Angels Rest  on Resurrection Bay

Heavenly Lodging in Seward Alaska

Glacier Viewing ~ can be done by land, boat or airplane.  Seward is home to the Kenai Fjords National Park, and is surrounded by glaciers.  This page details viewing glaciers by boat. Boat tours offer amazing wildlife viewing in addition to glacier viewing and are a highly recommended activity.  During the off-season shorter boat tours offer great wildlife & scenery viewing. Visit our page on Hiking for information on accessing glaciers by land and our page on Flightseeing for information on accessing glaciers by air.  Be sure to give yourself time to experience some heavenly relaxation in these very special cabins just south of Seward, Alaska, on the shores of Resurrection Bay, on the Kenai Peninsula, with spectacular wildlife and scenery surrounding them.

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Overview of the different seasons and tour options

Summer (May ~ Sept) All-Day Tours

Summer (May-Sept) Half-Day Tours

Off-Season (Oct. ~ April) Tours

There are a number of boat tour operators to choose from, from large corporations to small family run companies.  Depending on the vendor they may call their tour a Kenai Fjords National Park Tour, Glacier & Wildlife Tour, or All-Day Tour. Tours sizes can vary from 15 to 300 people. All tours in this category follow the same basic route, regardless of vendor.   They range in time from 5.5 to 9 hours. We always recommend taking one of these tours and highly recommend the smallest boat possible, for the most personalized and intimate tour experience.  There are also a number of shorter tours ranging in time from 2.5 to 4 hours, called Bay Tours, or "1/2 Day Tours.  All these tours are shorter in time and distance and do not enter the National Park.  All "Bay" tours follow the same basic route regardless of vendor. We recommend the all-day tours. During the Off-Season (Oct. ~ April) there are a limited number of vendors offering either Bay Tours or Whale Watching Tours (March ~ April/early May).  Schedules may be limited to once or twice a week. Tours range from 2.5 to 4 hours, generally departing late morning/noon. Weather permitting, this is an excellent activity for the off-season, highly recommend.

Summer Season KFNP, Glacier & Wildlife Boat Tour Recommendations

Our recommendations below are based on years of customer feedback. 
We're happy to assist you with making your decision and making your reservations!
  • Our #1 recommendation is Alaska Saltwater Tours ~ they offer an intimate whale watching, wildlife, natural history and glacier tour for no more than 15 passengers, even though the boat can hold 30. The tour departs at 8:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 5:00 p.m., but may be later depending on what was encountered during the day (a day of active wildlife may mean a longer tour).  Lunch is included. This is a small family run company, and this tour is the most flexible; able to accommodate and adapt to varying water, weather and guests needs!  Guests rave about this tour!
    • This tour should be pre-reserved since there is limited seating; cancellations due to weather receive full refunds.
  • Major Marine Tours
    • large boat (160 people) 
    • Buffet lunch (best of the meals)
    • Assigned seating
    • National Park Ranger
    • Departs 11:30 am returns 7:30 pm
    • May 10 - Sept 21, 2008
  • Renown Tours
    • large catamaran (290 people)
    • Departs 11:30 returns 5:30 pm 
    • National Park Ranger
    • lunch
    • May 17 - Sept 14, 2008
  • Kenai Fjords Tours
    • large corporation
    • variety of departure times 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
    • large boats (160+)
    • lunch
    • May 3 - Oct 6, 2008
For those who experience seasickness: seas are rougher the later in the day, so earlier departure times are best.  The smaller boat operators can also be more accommodating than larger boats. Fresh ginger, and ginger ale also can help, as can medication.

Off-Season Bay & Whale Watching Boat Tour Recommendations

  • Kenai Fjords Winter Tours
    • Feb 13 - March 19, 2008
      • Wed & Sun only
    • Noon - 2:30 p.m.
    • hot lunch
    • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Admission

Take advantage of our local insight!
We can help you decide which tour might be best for you, and even make your reservations for you!
Just give us a call! (907) 224-7378 or toll-free (866) 904-7378

 Angels Rest on Resurrection Bay, LLC
Heavenly and Unique Accommodations on the Waterfront
Lowell Point, Box 1741, Seward AK 99664-1741
Toll-Free Reservations 866-904-REST (7378)  ~ Phone 907-224-REST (7378)
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Site last updated: Wednesday, November 19, 2008

 

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