Whether in bright sunshine or pouring rain, this is a great tour for marveling at alaskas mountains and glaciers and for viewing wildlife such as otters, sea lions, puffins, and humpback whales. Travel into the protected waters of resurrection bay in search of gray whale on their annual migration through alaskan waters on this 4hour excursion. Jul 26, 2016 whale video shot by brad rich on tony flanders boat near seward alaska duration. In addition to gray whales, watch for steller sea lions, sea otters, dalls. Seward, alaska small group whale watching and glacier cruises.
The cruise started with a sea otter posing, the sight of sea lions relaxing on floating ice or sometime they were screaming on each other on a giant rock, few dalls porpoise delighted in riding. Join us for half day, fullday and kayak camping sea kayaking tours in seward, alaska. Whale watching cruise departs the small boat harbor at 11. To search all cruise itineraries not just seward, please visit. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from harding icefield located at the edge of the kenai peninsula and the fjords that result from the glacial overflow are jampacked with alaskan wildlife. The ketchikan daily news reported the whale was about 20 feet long. The male juvenile had been seen close to seward, which an investigator called unusual behavior for fin whales, before it was hit by a cruise. Apr 20, 2016 the cruise started with a sea otter posing, the sight of sea lions relaxing on floating ice or sometime they were screaming on each other on a giant rock, few dalls porpoise delighted in riding the bow waves of our boat, the orcas jumping around, plenty of whale spyhopping, breaching, tailslapping all along our tour.
Whale watching in alaska is special since you can meet different species of whales here. Click on a cruise ship itinerary that visits seward below and select a sail date to receive competing cruise quotes. Seward is located on resurrection bay on the kenai peninsula. Youre in for an offthegrid exploreathon that cruises from seward alaska. Itinerary getting to seward seward, alaska is 129 miles south of anchorage. This 4hour alaska whale watching cruise through resurrection bay is in an area famous for its rich marine wildlife and stunning coastal landscapes. 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. Forge a trail through americas last frontier all onboard radiance of the seas, a ship designed for edgeofthemap exploration. Cruise lines typically list the gulf of alaska port as sewardanchorage because its the gateway to anchorage, 125 miles to the.
The timetable displays dates and times of the cruise ships visiting this us portofcall based is on the major cruise lines itineraries. At the small boat harbor youll check in at the tour office and board the whale watching glacier cruise boat. This quaint coastal town is nestled between mountain slopes cloaked in shaggy summer greens and resurrection bay, an impressive backdrop. 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. Cruises from seward, alaska royal caribbean cruises. Cruise from seward, alaska royal caribbean cruises. In addition to gray whales, watch for steller sea lions, sea otters, dalls porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles, and other whales including humpbacks and orcas. Witness the return of gray whales to alaska waters on their annual 10,000 mile migration. Rather than following a set route, your seasoned captain navigates the boat to orca hot spots of the day. Popular alaska whale watching wildlife and glacier cruise. Kenai fjords half day wildlife cruise seward, united. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and. Alaska cruise tours of kenai fjords major marine tours.
They begin their migration north in late february and travel through alaskan waters in the spring. Join major marine tours the local whale experts as we search for orcas, distinguishable by their stately dorsal fins and fascinating social behaviors. Whale watching is also popular in southeast alaska so you may want to visit the travel juneau website for additional information about their whale season. 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. Gray whales can be seen in may and the humpback whales arrive in june. The timetable displays dates and times of the cruise ships. A holland america cruise ship arrived in seward sunday morning with a dead fin whale draped against its bow, according to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration. Seward cruises get the best cruise vacation as multiple. Find custom cruises to alaska departing from the pacific northwest that offer whale and. Humpback whale discovered on bow of cruise ship as it arrives. Once in a lifetime cruise with an amazing and insightful captain and crew. Whether in bright sunshine or pouring rain, this is a great tour for marveling at alaskas mountains and glaciers and for viewing wildlife such as otters, sea lions, puffins, and. The ultimate whale watch seward whale watching and glacier. Cruise company not liable in collision death of endangered whale.
Cruise ship arrives in seward with dead endangered whale draped. Terry found two pods of orcas throughout our tour for us to observe. I would recommend a glacier and wildlife day cruise out of seward. Cruise ship pulls into port with dead whale stuck to its bow. Jul 29, 2016 taken while on a holland america cruise escorted by kent kauffman of isings travel. 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. Whale watching tour 100% guarantee sighting seward alaska. Gray whale watching cruise seward project expedition. Click here to download your free seward to do and packing list.
This halfday whalewatching cruisethe only orcafocused cruise in sewardtakes you into. Alaska whale watching glacier cruise departing from anchorage. Compare the top prices for all available cruise itineraries departing from seward anchorage and book today. 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. How did a dead whale get stuck to the bow of this cruise ship. Seward cruises best known for its beautiful parks and mountain scenery, seward, alaska is not to be missed. We are a locallyowned, family company celebrating almost 30 years of sharing authentic alaska adventures with our guests. Anchorage this is a far from ideal set of circumstances, but we will only have 2 land days following a 7 day cruise. Seward alaska whale watching cruise resurrection bay. The difference from other cruises, is that youll then get off the boat and into a kayak, paddle around icebergs, and watch for wildlife from your own vessel. Take a fabulous boat tour and enjoy a day whale watching in alaska.
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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. Experience upclose encounters with wildlife as the captain guides the vessel along massive bird rookeries and sea lion colonies with frequent sightings of whales. The ultimate whale watch seward whale watching and. Kenai fjords wildlife 5hour cruise seward, united states. Orca whales, seward, alaska, july 17, 2016 youtube. Click here to download a printable version of the driving directions and map. Cruise ship arrives in seward with dead endangered whale. 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. A healthy chicken caesar wrap for lunch will be served on the cruise. Seward alaska whale watching tours, whales of alaska series. Wow, seward alaska whale watching tours are a must for everyone in 2011. Whale watching cruise with kenai fjords tours in seward alaska. The ship, with a capacity of 2,600 passengers and a crew of 1,150, was starting its third day of a 10day roundtrip.
Theres nothing like boarding the ship in seward, eager to see whales and otters on a day in kenai fjords. The best time to visit alaska for whale viewing would depend on what types of whales you would like to see. 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. There is nearly an endless variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in seward, from mountain. You can reach seward by road or backcountry safaris would be happy to package bus and or alaska railroad transportation to. A fin whale carcass on the bow of a holland america cruise ship at a port in seward, alaska. Oneday tours depart from seward, alaska, and provide indepth experiences within pristine kenai fjords national park. Gray whales migrate over 5,000 miles from baja to the bering and chukchi seas each year in search of food.
Seward is situated on an inlet of the kenai peninsula, nestled up next to the southern. The whale is believed to have become lodged on the bulbous cruise ship bow as the vessel was nearing the seward harbor. Tours cruises of kenai fjords national park kenai fjords tours. This halfday whalewatching cruisethe only orcafocused cruise in sewardtakes you into resurrection bay and kenai fjords national park. Seward, alaska is a seacoast town 128 miles south of anchorage. The 951foot grand princess was built in italy in 1998 and. Seward, alaska cruise ship schedule 2018 crew center.
Aug 11, 2017 the body of a juvenile fin whale was found on the bow of a holland america line cruise ship when it arrived in seward in may 2016. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Seward anchorage cruises 93 seward anchorage cruises. Travel to the best whale and wildlife viewing areas in the. Such an amazing cruise perfect weather, tons of wildlife including rare sightings of fin whales surfacing over and over, and an orca pod. From midmay through midjune, orca whales frequent the waters outside of seward in search of food. Whales in seward ak wow, seward alaska whale watching tours are a must for everyone in 2011. Boasting the most glass of any royal caribbean ship, its perfect for glaciergazing and whale watching in alaska from may through. The body of a juvenile fin whale was found on the bow of a holland america line cruise ship when it arrived in seward in may 2016. Seward whale watching glacier cruises kenai fjords tours. Kenai fjords national park boasts abundant wildlife, and alpine and tidewater glaciers. Join us for our first cruise of the season as we head. June, july and august are great months for viewing orca whales particularly out of resurrection bay in seward, alaska.
Tours cruises of kenai fjords national park kenai fjords. Give into spring fever and join major marine tours for our gray whale watching cruise, a day that is sure to become one of your fondest alaska memories. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife. Witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling 5,000 miles to kenai fjords national park, alaska. The 951foot grand princess was built in italy in 1998 and refurbished in 2016. Personalized, authentic alaska sea kayaking adventure tours. Taken while on a holland america cruise escorted by kent kauffman of isings travel. Seward wildlife offers personalized alaskan whale watching, wildlife and glacier tours from april through september each year and we cant wait to share this special adventure with you. Visitors to alaska all agree that booking a sightseeing cruise from scenic seward into the kenai fjords national park is the best. Royal caribbean guests can choose from multiple cruises out of seward.
Our gray whale watching cruise takes you through resurrection bay to the edge of the gulf of alaska in search of our returning visitors. For a limited time in early summer, this cruise departs from seward in search of our favorite black and white marine mammal the orca. The ship also underwent a 2011 refit in the bahamas to resolve her tendency to sail high in the bow and to improve fuel efficiency. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from harding icefield located. Get up close to the alaskan glaciers and wildlife you came to experience by taking a cruise into kenai fjords national park on a custombuilt catamaran out of seward. This picturesque town is reached by road on the seward highway, a national scenic byway and allamerican road, as well as by the alaska. Watch for whales, puffins, sea otters, and more on a halfday wildlife cruise through resurrection bay.
Visit our exclusive fox island lodge and enjoy a delicious. Cruise with us on a scenic adventure as we encounter whales and other alaskan wildlife in and around beautiful resurrection bay, and kenai fjords national park. Orca whales, seward, alaska, july 17, 2016 judy hallman. The best time to see these majestic marine mammals is from june until august. The seward cruise port of call on alaska cruise itineraries gives you access to one of alaskas oldest communities. Humpback whale discovered on bow of cruise ship as it. Visit our exclusive fox island lodge and enjoy a delicious wild alaska salmon buffet and a national park ranger program. Terry found two pods of orcas throughout our tour for us to observe and take in the beauty of the massive killer whales. If whale watching and wildlife sightings are what interest you in an alaskan vacation, taking a kenai fjords cruise in seward is the activity for you. On this seward day tour, witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling over 5,000 miles from baja california to the nutrient rich waters of alaskas bering sea.
Alaska whale watching cruise discusses whale watching as being one of those unforgettable alaskan experiences. Cruise among beautiful spring views of resurrection bay, as well as wildlife. Major marine tours offers worldclass wildlife and glacier cruises in kenai fjords national park, departing from the beautiful harbor town of seward, alaska. Seward alaska whale watching cruise resurrection bay whale.