FJORD TRAVEL GUIDE
The cruises worth getting on.
The 10 fjord tours travellers rate highest in Alaska, from the tidewater glaciers of the Kenai Fjords out of Seward to the sheer granite of Misty Fjords near Ketchikan. Glacier cruises, wildlife sailings and floatplane fjord tours, in one place.
Seward catamaran cruise into Kenai Fjords for whales, birds, and tidewater glaciers, plus a hot deli lunch onboard.
Most Popular“Amazing Wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes.”
Seward Kenai Fjords catamaran cruise with lunch. Spot whales, puffins, sea otters, and calving glaciers in 6 hours from Harbor 360.
“Awesome saw lots of wildlife. Very informative captain. Weather was good. Throughly enjoyed it”
1-hour Misty Fjords flightseeing from Ketchikan in a De Havilland Beaver, with window seats, two-way headsets, and live pilot narration.
“This was an AMAZING experience. We loved the small size of the tour (only 6 total people). The flight was well worth it to see Misty Fjords. The pilot was very knowledgeable.”
Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with lunch: two tidewater glacier stops, possible calving, and wildlife spotting on a catamaran.
“Captain did a great job of bringing us to the wildlife in the area”
Private 4-hour Acadia tour from Bar Harbor with Cadillac views, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Sand Beach, and a fjord stop.
“It was great to tour the bar harbour and Acadia national Park with Mary. We also really enjoyed learning about the history of the place.”
Float over Misty Fjords in a small seaplane with guaranteed window seats, live headset narration, and a real lake landing for photos.
“This excursion is outstanding. The pictures do not do the breathtaking scenery justice. We landed on a glacial lake and explored a bit and then traveled around the Misty Fjords. Don’t hesitate to do this. It’s worth every penny!!”
Private 6-hour Acadia tour from Bar Harbor with air-conditioned comfort, Cadillac views, coastal stops, gardens, and a Southwest Harbor lobster stop.
“My husband and I chose to book the 6 hour tour, got picked up at Ivy Manor Inn (which I also recommend as a place to stay in Bar Harbor) and had the absolute warmest, outgoing, personable, and fully knowledgable in all things Mount Desert Island related tour guide named Caleb. He personally made the…”
Fly from Ketchikan over Misty Fjords in a small floatplane with live narration, guaranteed window seats, and a stress-free cruise return plan.
“This is some of the worst communication I've dealt with as far as an excursion. I originally booked an excursion for 8am where we were supposed to meet 10 minutes before at 750. I get a call at 743, 7 minutes before we're supposed to meet, that the tour was cancelled due to fog. Now…”
6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with hot lunch, seabird rookeries, whales, puffins, and Harding Icefield geology from your guide.
“The crew were amazing and the cruise was wonderful. Saw mountain goat, seals, humpback whales, and all kinds of sea birds!”
Sail deep into Kenai Fjords in a small vessel for glacier views and wildlife spotting, with included lunch, drinks, and captain narration.
“The weather was perfect. The seas were calm and it was a little cloudy and rainy. The captain was great and the guides that shared information with us were very well informed. We had the picture-perfect day when it came to seeing all the marine life listed on the brochure. Plus, we luckily were able…”
