The 4 Best Boat Tours in Alaska

1.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,756 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $265Our pick

Cruise from Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park for glaciers, whales, puffins, otters, expert narration, and lunch.

“1. Prepare for motion sickness if you have the propensity for it. 2. Dress in layers to go from sunny and warm to windy and cold to raw and rainy 3. If you bring a camera, especially w telephoto lens, bring a monopod for stability 4. Bring your binoculars”

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2.Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,156 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165

Review of Seward’s 4-hour Kenai Fjords wildlife cruise, with Bear Glacier, sea lions, whales, practical tips, price advice, and what to expect.

“Great experience. I recommend dressing in layers . The crew was helpful and the captain was very informative about all the things we saw .”

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3.Alaska Whale Watching Cruise w/ 3 HOURS on the water

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 801 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $159Best value

Review of Juneau’s Harv and Marvs whale cruise, with three hours on the water, glacier views, shuttle service, snacks, and practical tips.

“Loved it! The captain Dalton and naturalists Tessa and Cora were fantastic! Lots of good information, really knowledgeable. Saw whales! And a good variety of other animals and beautiful vistas. I would highly recommend and would absolutely go out with them again! I also loved that they shared the photosthat they took at the end, so I could spend more time watching with my eyes and still have some amazing photos from the experience! 😍😍😍”

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4.Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 736 reviews · from $265

Cruise Kenai Fjords from Seward for glaciers, whales, puffins, and a deli lunch aboard a comfortable catamaran.

“This day was sunny and calm and perfect for the tour. Out of 10 days, two were sunny and we took advantage of both! The crew was fun and professional. Captain Chris was knowledgeable and informed in all the sea life, birds and glaciers. He spent a lot of time searching for orcas…we found a few that didn’t want to be found and a humpback whale. The glaciers were beautiful and we got close enough to observe the calving of the glacier. The day was clear….. perfect! I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the places only accessible by boat. The next day we drove up…”

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