Excursions
kenai fjords wildlife & glacier small group tour
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park on our small group tour and get up close with Alaska's raw beauty and incredible wildlife — this is an experience of a lifetime! Our 7-hour tours run from mid May through mid September 7 days a week and depart from Seward Small Boat Harbor at either 9:00am or 10:30am and will return to the dock at either 4:00pm or 5:30pm (depending on which day you've booked). Our small-group tours are perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, birders, and anyone eager to experience the raw wildness of Kenai Fjords National Park.
Food and beverages will be provided. We will have a burrito style wrap and chips for lunch along with a small treat. Drinking water, coffee and tea will also be available during the tour.
Price: $329/per person + tax & port feE
Tour Length: 7 hours
Group Size: 22-24 passengers
Private Tours
In addition to our excursions, we also offer Customized Private Charters. You pretty much get to design your own trip!
Here are just a few ideas of the many options we offer:
Company Team Building Tours
Birding Tours
Photography Groups
Family Gatherings
Bachelor/Bachelorette Trips
Weddings/Celebrations
We will be happy to design a personalized tour around your group’s interests! Just let us know what you have in mind and we will do our best to accommodate your group. Pricing will be determined based on group size, duration, and destination of the trip.
know before you go
Where will we go?
We will head out into Resurrection Bay and venture into Kenai Fjords National Park viewing many species of wildlife as we travel toward one of Kenai Fjords most active and impressive tidewater glaciers. Here we will watch and listen to the powerful sights and sounds of the glacier. Most likely we will see ice breaking off (calving) and crashing into the ocean. It truly is a magnificent sight!
Once we’ve spent some quality time at the glacier, we’ll venture out to do some more wildlife viewing while taking in some of nature’s most spectacular scenery. Depending on weather and wildlife sightings, we may visit the Chiswell Islands (a National Wildlife refuge and Bird sanctuary) and/or Cape Resurrection (one of the largest black-legged kittiwake rookeries in Alaska). Everyday is a different adventure and experience! The power of Mother Nature does not disappoint.
What Wildlife might we see?
Kenai Fjords is one of the best areas for whale watching and wildlife viewing and offers the opportunity to see a variety of different species. Our most common sightings include Humpback Whales, Orca whales (Killer whales), Sea Otters, Steller Sea Lions, Puffins, Dall’s Porpoise, Mountain Goats, Harbor Seals, and a large variety of bird species. We will provide you with a vast amount of information on all of the animals and surrounding areas that we’ll be exploring throughout the day. In addition, we will have marine mammal books, bird guide books, maps, and other informational material on board. One of the perks of being on a small group tour is the opportunity to be more flexible. If the wildlife happens to be a little extra cooperative and fun, we may just have to stay out a bit longer if it complies with everyone’s schedule.
Why choose us?
Small Groups, Big Adventures
Our small group tours will not only provide you with a more intimate experience, but also a much more personalized and flexible tour. Whether it be scenic photography, searching for rare bird species, or finding whales and other exciting marine mammals, we will do our best to cater to everyone’s interests.
Front row seats, always
Our vessel, the M/V Outright, is the perfect size for space and comfort yet it eliminates big crowds and having to look over heads to get good photos. Our boat is certified to carry 30 passengers but we will only book 22-24 (unless per request for private charters) so you won’t need to worry about finding the “best” spot on the boat for viewing wildlife.
What should we bring?
Food & Drink
Please feel free to bring additional food and drinks if you would like. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if you bring your own and drink responsibly.
Clothing & Gear
Always dress in layers! No matter what the weather is calling for that day, make sure you bring enough layers to stay warm as the temperature can feel much cooler out on the water, especially at the glacier and while the boat is underway. Warm clothes, waterproof shells/rain gear, and waterproof shoes/boots are essential in staying warm and comfy throughout the day. The cabin is spacious and heated but most likely you will want to spend plenty of your day outside.
