Take a fabulous boat tour and enjoy a day whale watching in alaska. Visitors to alaska all agree that booking a sightseeing cruise from scenic seward into the kenai fjords national park. See which seward anchorage, alaska cruise is best for you at check out the seward anchorage. Whale watching cruise with kenai fjords tours in seward alaska. Whether in bright sunshine or pouring rain, this is a great tour for marveling at alaska s mountains and glaciers and for viewing wildlife such as otters, sea lions, puffins, and. Cruises from seward port alaska cruises norwegian cruise line. There are plenty of fishing charters in seward, but two to check out are alaska northern outfitters and puffin fishing charters. Whale watching on a wild life cruise in seward, alaska.
Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. We had wonderful views of sea otters, bald eagles, mountain goats, sea cormorants, tufted and horned puffins, orcas, stellar sea lions, humpback whale, dalls porpoise and harbor seals. Kenai fjords national park tour cruise alaska collection. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Cruise ship arrives in seward with dead endangered whale. Such an amazing cruise perfect weather, tons of wildlife including rare sightings of fin whales surfacing over and over, and an orca pod.
Whales in seward ak wow, seward alaska whale watching tours are a must for everyone in 2011. Cruise among beautiful spring views of resurrection bay, as well. Join us for our first tour of the season as we cruise through. Small group wildlife and glaciers tours in seward, alaska northern latitude 20200202t15. Leave the crowds behind, at northern latitude adventures, we limit our tours to 6 or fewer guests.
This picturesque town is reached by road on the seward highway, a national scenic byway and allamerican road, as well as by the alaska railroad. There is a big benefit going with one of the independents in juneau 150 ship passengers vs max of 20 on the independents. Click here to download a printable version of the driving directions and map. Click here to browse cruises to alaska, many of which can be bundled with a land tour. We saw sea otters, puffins, porpoises, killer whales, humpback whales, bald eagles, and more. While on your whale watching tour, make sure to look for humpback whales, orca killer whales, harbor seals, bald eagles, puffins, and various types of marine. We offer a wide selection of departure dates for cruises from. Travel into the protected waters of resurrection bay in search of gray whale on their annual migration through alaskan waters on this 4hour excursion. Seward, alaska is a seacoast town 128 miles south of anchorage. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and. Orca quest cruise in kenai fjords major marine tours. The govornors office stated that health mandate 10 regarding the 14 day selfquarantine for people arriving in. Small group wildlife and glaciers tours in seward, alaska.
Seward anchorage, alaska expert cruise advice 8 best things to do in ketchikan, alaska while ketchikan is known as the salmon capital of the world, theres plenty to do in town that doesnt revolve around salmon, too. Soak up the sights on this 6hour morning cruise aboard a warm and spacious vessel that navigates you past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. Enjoy unique cabin rentals and lodging accommodations in our comfortable yurts. Seward is situated on an inlet of the kenai peninsula, nestled up next to the southern coast of alaska. Alaska cruisetours to seward, alaska the cruise web. Best known for its beautiful parks and mountain scenery, seward, alaska is not to be missed. The whale is believed to have become lodged on the bulbous cruise ship bow as the vessel was nearing the seward harbor. Find and plan your next cruise from seward to glacier bay on cruise critic.
The beluga, humpback, grey, orca, bowhead, blue, right, and minke whales. Join us for our first tour of the season as we cruise through resurrection bay to the gulf of alaska in search of our returning visitors. Alaska whale watching tours best in seward, whittier. Seward, alaska cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruises from. Whale watching in alaska is special since you can meet different species of whales here. This familyrun company operating out of valdez will show you the best glaciers, with great customer service along the way. Humpback whale discovered on bow of cruise ship as it arrives in alaska port by jessica hathaway august 11, 2017 noaas office of law enforcement is investigating the. Cruise passenger pickup and transportation available. Seward alaska whale watching tours, whales of alaska series.
There are eight species of whales that frequent the cold and icy waters of alaska. Gray whales can be seen in may and the humpback whales arrive in. Youll sail with the finest premium fleet in alaska and enjoy awardwinning fivestar service, spacious staterooms, sumptuous dining and firstrate entertainment while seeing some of the most beautiful. Seward is situated on an inlet of the kenai peninsula, nestled up next to. We offer a wide selection of departure dates for cruises from seward to.
On any given day trip youll likely see huge rafts of sea otters, horned and tufted puffins, cormorants, humpback whales, or even bald eagles. Aug 02, 20 mom and i on a 7 hour glacier cruise out of seward, alaska. The govornors office stated that health mandate 10 regarding the 14 day selfquarantine for people arriving in alaska is set to end on may 19 2020. Visit our exclusive fox island lodge and enjoy a delicious wild alaska salmon buffet and a national park ranger program. Cruise ships visiting seward dock at the seward cruise ship terminal, which is located about one mile from the historic downtown area, and adjacent to the small boat harbor and 5 minutes walk from the trainstation. Mom and i on a 7 hour glacier cruise out of seward, alaska. Scenic and breathtaking, this coastal town is a mustsee destination for alaskaenthusiasts around the world.
This quaint coastal town is nestled between mountain slopes cloaked in shaggy summer greens and resurrection bay, an impressive backdrop. Cruise with us on a scenic adventure as we encounter whales and other alaskan wildlife in and around beautiful resurrection bay, and kenai. There is nearly an endless variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in seward, from mountain. Juneau or seward i am an avid whale watcher on both coasts ma. Top rated whale watching tours in seward alaska attract visitors to the scenic kenai fjords national park every year. Find custom cruises to alaska departing from the pacific northwest that offer whale and wildlife watching, sport fishing, scenic excursions, gourmet cuisine and more all from the comfort of a luxurious cabin and spacious viewing decks. The ultimate whale watch seward whale watching and glacier.
They begin their migration north in late february and travel through alaskan waters in the spring. Alaska small ship cruises, also known as alaska yacht charter, small ship cruise alaska, alaska inside passage charter cruise or alaska yacht charters. Travel along the scenic seward highway to the glacierstudded portage valley. The ultimate whale watch seward whale watching and. Humpback whales, blue whales, minke whales, orcas, belugasall of them inhabit the waters around the state.
The best time to see these majestic marine mammals is from june until august. Gray whales migrate over 5,000 miles from baja to the bering and chukchi seas each year in search of food. Alaska whale watching cruise discusses whale watching as being one of those unforgettable alaskan experiences. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and kenai fjords photography tours from seward ak. Tours cruises of kenai fjords national park kenai fjords. Cruise ships visiting seward dock at the seward cruise ship terminal, which is located about one mile from the historic downtown area, and. Enjoy a oneway inside passage cruise from seward to vancouver including a day in glacier bay national park aboard holland america line. Gray whales can be seen in may and the humpback whales arrive in june. Crew members said they believed theyd snagged the whale. Anchorage this is a far from ideal set of circumstances, but we will only have 2 land days following a 7 day cruise. Humpback whales, blue whales, minke whales, orcas, belugasall of them inhabit the waters. After taking a cruise to alaska, most people head straight for land.
Departing from seward, this cruise glides past seals, whales and puffins as we explore coastal rainforests, tidewater glaciers and remote alaskan islands. Following the selfguided alaska sealife center tour, embark on a 55mile. Witness the return of gray whales to alaska waters on their annual 10,000 mile migration. Once in a lifetime cruise with an amazing and insightful captain and crew. Here, you will board a mammalfriendly jet boat equipped with. Join major marine tours the local whale experts as we search for orcas, distinguishable by their stately dorsal fins and fascinating social behaviors. Humpback whale discovered on bow of cruise ship as it. Experience alaska upclose and personal from stable, twoperson sea kayaks. While in seward, embark on one of alaskas most popular wildlife and glacier cruises during a pre or postcruise shore excursion through kenai fjords national park. Alaska whales alaska has whales all throughout the state. Phillips cruises and tours, llc provides prince william sound glacier cruises to alaska residents and.
See glaciers and wildlife up close from whittier, alaska. Visit seward, rent a cabin in alaska on an alaska vacation in resurrection bay south of anchorage. Experienced and engaging captains narrate the trip, so you walk away knowing a whole lot more about kenai fjords national park and its wonders. Boasting the most glass of any royal caribbean ship, its perfect for glaciergazing and whale watching in alaska from may through.
Here, you will board a mammalfriendly jet boat equipped with water jet drives to ensure a quiet underwater operation without dangerous propellers that may frighten or harm the animals. In order to facilitate social distancing best practices we have decided to move to a private charterone family per boat system for the 2020 season. Visitors to alaska all agree that booking a sightseeing cruise from scenic seward into the kenai fjords national park is the best place to see what coastal alaska is all about. Personalized, authentic alaska sea kayaking adventure tours. Major marine tours is a certified green business through the adventure green alaska program, which. Major marine tours has two cruise checkin and boarding locations in seward. The seward cruise port of call on alaska cruise itineraries gives you access to one of alaskas oldest communities. Witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling 5,000 miles to kenai fjords national park, alaska. To plan a cruisetour to seward, alaska, contact the cruise web today at 18003779383. There is nearly an endless variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in seward, from mountain biking and climbing, to rafting, sea kayaking, and dogsledding, and even skiing, fishing or white water rafting. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife. Wow, seward alaska whale watching tours are a must for everyone in 2011. Forge a trail through americas last frontier all onboard radiance of the seas, a ship designed for edgeofthemap exploration. Phillips cruises alaska glacier tours whittier prince william sound.
We highly recommend opting for a small tour boat with stellar sunrise and alaska saltwater lodging small group whale watching, wildlife and glacier tours. This picturesque town is reached by road on the seward highway, a national scenic byway and allamerican road, as. Seward, alaska cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruises. Jan 28, 2016 whale watching on a wild life cruise in seward, alaska. Youre in for an offthegrid exploreathon that cruises from seward alaska. Request or download your very own to start planning your azamara experience. Transfers to cruise terminal in seward, transfers in. To plan a cruisetour to seward, alaska, contact the cruise web. Join major marine tours the local whale experts as.
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