This halfday whalewatching cruisethe only orcafocused cruise in sewardtakes you into resurrection bay and kenai fjords national park. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Raspberry island lies to the west, while spruce island lies to the east. A very small group of six passengers and our captain, set sail for the high seas to see humpback and orca whales, sea otters, seals, puffin on the glacial tides of resurrection bay and kenai fjords national park. Whether you want to go whale watching for orcas, humpbacks, grays or beluga whales, most alaska whale watching tours are just an easy day cruise away. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife. Join major marine tours the local whale experts as we search for orcas, distinguishable by their stately dorsal fins and fascinating social behaviors.
Witness the return of gray whales to alaska waters on their annual 10,000 mile migration. Click here to download a printable version of the driving directions and map. Wildlife viewing at beluga point anchorage area, alaska. Whalecoast alaska is a unitarian universalist ecocultural and spiritual program for people who are looking for a more authentic alaskan experience.
Take a cruise for an up close and personal view of the surrounding ocean. Information on alaska whale tours grouped by region, and listed by the city closest to their port of call. 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. Whale watching, wildlife viewing, day cruise, resurrection bay tour difficulty. It was the fourth gray whale to wash up along alaskas coastlines in about a month. The govornors office stated that health mandate 10 regarding the 14 day selfquarantine for people arriving in alaska is set to end on may 19 2020. 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. Wow, seward alaska whale watching tours are a must for everyone in 2011.
Jul 26, 2016 whale video shot by brad rich on tony flanders boat near seward alaska duration. No other company in seward offers a whale guarantee. Youll cruise the same waters as tlingit natives did centuries ago and sail through icefields from which norwegian immigrants gathered glacier ice to preserve. For a limited time in early summer, this cruise departs from seward in search of our favorite black and white marine mammal the orca. Complete white water rafting information for seward, alaska with maps, photos, guided trips, guides and outfitters, and more. Get great views of glaciers, whales and wildlife, while also getting a great chance to catch the fish that make alaska s waters famous. Our boats at alaska saltwater lodging in seward alaska.
This group has done well since leaving ab pod and has grown to 18 whales in 2010. Aleutian chain this is the place to go for those seeking peace and quiet, as well as unforgettable natural beauty. Our alaska yurt cabins on orca island near seward, alaska offer you a wonderful way to experience alaskas scenic beauty in a comfortable but natural and environmentallysensitive manner. Small group alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and kenai fjords photography tours from seward ak with oceanfront lodging at alaska saltwater lodge. Take a fabulous boat tour and enjoy a day whale watching in alaska. Some of the most popular tours in seward are in the small group alaska whale watching trips that combine glacier viewing, wildlife and the magnificient kenai fjords photography tours sailing daily from the small boat harbor in seward ak. The ultimate whale watch seward whale watching and. Beluga whales wildlife viewing, alaska department of fish. Point hope, the village caught between tradition and climate change alaska had its hottest year on record in 2014, and. Small group wildlife and glaciers tours in seward, alaska. You can enjoy marine wildlife with whale watching from seward in kenai fjords national park. At the 2010 census the population was 145, down from 152 in 2000.
Witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling 5,000 miles to kenai fjords national park, alaska. Crew members said they believed theyd snagged the whale. Wildlife viewing, photography and calving tidewater glaciers. Orca island cabins offers alaska visitors unique yurt accommodations on a private island, and nearby shoreline property in scenic humpy cove in resurrection bay, ak located 9 miles southeast of seward, alaska, just a short drive south of anchorage. Hotel seward alaska 221 5th avenue seward ak 99664 seward alaska hotels. 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. The whale is believed to have become lodged on the bulbous cruise ship bow as the vessel was nearing the seward harbor. Kenai fjords national park tour cruise kenai fjords tours. Rather than following a set route, your seasoned captain navigates the boat to orca hot spots of the day. Spring gray whale watching tours, summer humpback whale watching, and orca whale watching trips. Seward whale watching glacier cruises kenai fjords tours. Jun 24, 2017 seward whale watching is at its best in years. Whale watching in alaska continues to be the most popular tour in the state with areas like juneau, glacier bay and sitka leading in the numbers of sightings every day. Whalecoast alaska is operated in cooperation with four uu alaska fellowships anchorage, fairbanks, juneau, and sitka that provide home stays, dinner parties, activities, and transportation.
Turnagain arm and alaska wildlife tour from anchorage. Whale island is an island of the kodiak archipelago in the gulf of alaska in kodiak island borough, alaska, united states. Humpback whale book your whale watching trip common names. Call hotel seward at 9072248001 to book a room today. Kenai fjords tours glacier and whale watching cruises to kenai fjords national park in seward, alaska. In seward alaska more than a hotel or motel, and more than great fishing, lodging, or a personalized kenai fjords whale watching and glacier tour its all that together in one great package. Front desk 9072248001 fax 9072243112 toll free 1 8004402444. Seward alaska whale watching tours, whales of alaska series. Cruise ship arrives in seward with dead endangered whale draped. Alaska whale watching tours whalewatching in alaska. Their signature tour is the 26 glacier cruise, which has been running since 1987. Download large files quickly, and pictures in a snap. Even if we didnt get to do all of those cool things, the. Whale watching tour 100% guarantee sighting seward alaska.
It is believed some individuals, mostly female, may. So whether you choose to go out on a solo adventure or to join a group of likeminded outdoorsy enthusiasts, we are certain that the kenai peninsula will leave you with lasting memories that will make you want to come back time and time again. 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. During the 5hour tourwhich includes a hot lunchtravels over 140 miles, cruising to the face of surprise glacier in harriman fjord, explore. Alaska whale watching tours best in seward, whittier. 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. With gci high speed internet, you can stream live video and live music right to your computers. Prince of wales island realty llc dlog cabin hollis. In order to facilitate social distancing best practices we have decided to move to a private charterone family per boat system for the 2020 season. All kenai fjords tours also includes calving tidewater glaciers. It is separated from kodiak island by whale pass, and from afognak island by afognak strait. Several females among local resident pods in alaska have reached over 50 years of age. We went to the glacier, saw seals, sea lions, otters, mountain goats, etc we even had great weatherthank you so much for an awesome trip of a lifetime.
Day whale watching tours depart from seward, ak and whittier, ak and we offer a small boat whale watching options. Gci cable high speed internet in seward, ak provides the fastest connections for uploading, downloading, watching online movies and even online gaming. Take the seward highway hwy 1 south along the turnagain arm. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and. Departing from seward, this cruise glides past seals, whales and puffins as we explore coastal rainforests, tidewater glaciers and remote alaskan islands. Contact the staff at hotel seward to book your hotel and whale watching package today. Whales in seward ak wow, seward alaska whale watching tours are a must for everyone in 2011. Complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. Humpback whales have been seen from the shore daily lung feeding inside resurrection. The westernmost city in alaska, however, is adak, located on adak island, in the aleutians west census area.
Cruise passenger pickup and transportation available. Alaska saltwater lodge small group whale watching, wildlife. Set sail with a 40year alaska resident who is anxious to introduce whale song cruise guests to the spectacular sights of what many say is the most beautiful part of southeast alaska. May 02, 2017 charles suprised us with an overnight stay in seward, alaska, to go on a whale watching trip and to visit the alaska sea life center. A big blue whale can be 100 feet long and weigh up to 150 tons. North gulf oceanic society whale research, conservation. Ever since eva saulitis began her whale research in alaska in the 1980s, she has been.
Anchorage whale watching deals in anchorage, ak groupon. Beluga whales wildlife viewing, alaska department of. Easy to recognize whales include ab39 and her calf ab55. Cruise ship arrives in seward with dead endangered whale. Using photography, researchers capture this image to identify each whale. From midmay through midjune, orca whales frequent the waters outside of seward in search of food. In business since 1991, this seward based fishing charter company offers half and full day charters for salmon, rockfish, lingcod and halibut. The ultimate whale watch seward whale watching and glacier. Experienced and engaging captains narrate the trip, so you walk away knowing a whole lot more about kenai fjords national park and its wonders.
When a humpback whale dives, the tail rises into the air showing a distinct shape and coloration unique to each whale. Youll ride aboard the klondike express catamaran, which zips you from whittier deep into prince william sound. Apr 10, 2011 contact the staff at hotel seward to book your hotel and whale watching package today. The best tip i can think of is to take dramamine at least a 12 hour before the ride. Whalecoast alaska tours a more authentic alaskan experience. Alaska whale watching glacier cruise departing from anchorage.
Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and kenai fjords photography tours from seward ak. None this tour combines your choice of bus and or alaska railroad transportation between anchorage and seward with alaskas most popular wildlife, whale watching and glacier cruise. It is the westernmost city within the mainland united states. Visit seward, rent a cabin in alaska on an alaska vacation in resurrection bay south of anchorage. Then go stand on the deck of the smallest boat you can find to take you out. It lies off the northern end of kodiak island, between it and afognak island to the north. In seward alaska more than a hotel or motel, and more than great fishing, lodging, or a personalized kenai fjords whale watching and glacier tour its all that together in one great package our boats at alaska saltwater lodging in seward alaska. Killer whales of southern alaska north gulf oceanic society. Charles suprised us with an overnight stay in seward, alaska, to go on a whale watching trip and to visit the alaska sea life center. Orca quest cruise in kenai fjords major marine tours. Wales airport serves wales with flights on bering air and ravn alaska.
Whale watching cruise with kenai fjords tours in seward alaska. Whale watching in alaska is fun, accessible andexciting. Alaska saltwater lodge box 695 seward alaska 99664 9072245271 email. This website is a collection, or catalog, of the best photographs of nearly 1900 different humpback whales seen in southeastern alaska across the past. Fourth dead gray whale to wash up in alaska spotted on the kenai.
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