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Major Marine Kenai Fjords Full-Day Cruises
Explore the world of glaciers , wildlife , and stunning scenery in Kenai Fjords National Park on a full-day cruise with Major Marine Tours . Watch for abundant wildlife such as humpback whales , orca whales , Steller sea lions , sea otters , harbour seals , Dall ’ s porpoises , bald eagles , and puffins . Visit towering tidewater glaciers and witness calving , where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water . Choose your Alaskan adventure from three cruise options ranging from 6 hours to 8.5 hours .
The 6 hour and 7.5 hour cruises explore Kenai Fjords National Park on large , stable catamarans and feature narration by an onboard National Park Ranger . Enjoy an allyou-can-eat Alaska salmon and prime rib buffet , freshly prepared and served on board while you cruise . The 6 hour cruise visits one active tidewater glacier and the 7.5 hour cruise visits two active tidewater glaciers . For the adventure-seeker , the 8.5 Hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise visits remote areas of Kenai Fjords National Park on a smaller vessel , giving you up-close views of the area ’ s spectacular islands , coves , tidewater glaciers , and wildlife .
Guests can enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the comfort of the heated cabins or from one of the outside viewing decks . Cruises depart from the scenic harbour town of Seward , Alaska .
From $ 179
Major Marine Prince William Sound Tours
Experience the serenity of cruising the calm waters of Prince William Sound while marvelling at the grandeur of its ever-changing glaciers . Major Marine Tours will be your guide as you cruise through the protected waters outside of Whittier , where seasickness is highly unlikely .
The 5.25 hour Surprise Glacier Cruise visits an actively calving tidewater glacier in spectacular Harriman Fjord . You will visit bird rookeries and Steller sea lion colonies as you watch for wildlife such as sea otters , Dall ’ s porpoises , bald eagles , and possibly whales . Travel through a narrow marine waterway surrounded by forested mountains and visit a working salmon hatchery . The 4.5 hour Blackstone Bay Glacier Cruise takes you to three actively calving glaciers in beautiful Blackstone Bay . View wildlife such as sea otters , harbour seals , and bald eagles . You will stop at each glacier and float among the icebergs as you wait for calving , where giant slabs of ancient glacial ice break off and crash into the water .
A Chugach National Forest Ranger will be on board to provide narration on the area ’ s history , ecology , and geology . Enjoy an Alaska salmon and prime rib buffet , freshly prepared and served on board while you cruise . Use your reserved seating in the heated cabins as your base camp as you move about the vessel to view the scenery and wildlife from the outside viewing decks .
From $ 179
Major Marine Cruises into Kenai Fjords
Join Major Marine Tours for a spectacular half-day cruise through the calm , pristine waters of Resurrection Bay . Spend an afternoon on the water on the 5 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise or choose from one of three departure times on the 3.5 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise . Experience up-close encounters with wildlife as the ship is guided alongside seabird rookeries and Steller sea lion colonies . Watch for abundant wildlife such as humpback whales , orca whales , sea otters , harbour seals , Dall ’ s porpoises , and more . View alpine glaciers , piedmont glaciers , and the stunning scenery of the Chugach and Kenai Mountains .
A National Park Ranger will be onboard the 5 hour cruise to provide narration on the history , ecology , and geology of the area . Kids can work directly with the National Park Ranger in the fun and educational Junior Ranger Program . The 5 hour cruise also features an all-you-can-eat Alaska salmon and prime rib buffet , freshly prepared and served on board while you cruise . Enjoy the views from your reserved seat in the comfort of the heated cabins or from one of the outside viewing decks . Cruises depart from the scenic harbour town of Seward .
From $ 84
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