Orca Quest Cruise

Highlights

Up your chances of sightings on a boat that visits recent orca hotspots
Look for orcas, hear their calls, and learn about their behaviors
Prebook to secure your place, and enjoy snacks and use of binoculars on board

Summary

Your half-day orca whale-watching cruise leaves midday from the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel Dock, and docks back here in the late afternoon. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase onboard. Keep your eyes peeled as you journey into Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Rather than following a set route, your experienced captain takes you to places where orcas have recently been sighted, making every day a unique cruising experience. Along the way, learn from your captain and crew members about the orcas’ prominent dorsal fins and fascinating social behavior. A hydrophone on board allows you to listen to the calls of the orca whales underwater.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Make the most of Seward’s prime orca season by pre-booking this orca-dedicated cruise from the city. Board the comfortable boat and enjoy the optimum chance of seeing the mammals in the wild as, rather than following a fixed route, your boat heads for locations in Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords where they’ve been spotted. Watch for sightings, learn about orca behavior, and hear their calls via the hydrophone.

What’s included?

Water, coffee, and tea
Use of binoculars while onboard
All taxes and fees included in price
Educational narration by an experienced captain
Restroom on board
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise

About operator:

Major Marine offers world-class wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park, departing from the beautiful harbor town of Seward, Alaska. We are a locally-owned, family company celebrating 30 years of sharing the beauty of Alaska with our guests. See tidewater glaciers, stunning scenery, whales, and abundant wildlife from one of our full-day or half-day cruise options. Our cruises explore the glacier-carved fjords and abundant wildlife of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, offering some of the best whale watching opportunities in Alaska. Most cruises include a complimentary deli-style lunch served on board, allowing you to enjoy your meal without missing out on any of the sights.