Prior to this tour, I had no idea what a fjord was. I, having the impatience of a toddler, simply…read moreinsisted my husband book the 6 hour cruise so I could FINALLY see whales in the wild! The snow-capped mountains were incomprehensibly wondrous! The massive blue glaciers were numerous! The oceans, streams, rivers, and lakes were plentiful. We were anble to see sea otters, stellar sea lions, Dall's porpoises, puffins, and a juvenile eagle, among several other types of birds. All of that being said, my most cherished memory was seeing the humpback whales spouting and playfully rolling around in the seawater! It, unfortunately, is STILL my dream to see a whale breaching the water! After gaining the knowledge bestowed upon us by this crew and before returning back to the harbor, we were served lunch. Stale tortilla chips & salsa were served alongside a re-heated burrito. Being pre-heated and then reheated, the burritos were not at all appetizing! The salsa did not help the tortillas at all, either. The crew aboard this boat was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and very patient with this particular group of passengers, many of whom ended up hanging over the sides of the boat while seasickness. I definitely recommend this tour and hope you get this particular crew (Captain Greg, Senior Bobbi, Clint, and Max.)

An unforgettable Alaska experience! The Kenai Fjords Cruise…read morewas hands down one of the highlights of our Alaska vacation! My husband and I enjoyed every minute we were on board. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with spectacular glaciers, incredible wildlife, and stunning coastal views everywhere we looked. Our captain was amazing! She did a fantastic job pointing out every scenic highlight and all the sea animals we encountered along the way. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the trip even more enjoyable. A special shout-out to the two young servers on board. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the cruise. When we reached the glacier, they even helped us take photos while we held pieces of glacier ice, creating memories we'll treasure forever. I would 100% recommend this cruise--as long as you don't get seasick. The water can get rough. Unfortunately, even though our daughter took Dramamine before boarding, she still became seasick and couldn't fully enjoy the experience. If you're prone to motion sickness, consider talking to your doctor about stronger prevention options before your trip. Overall, this cruise is an absolute must-do in Seward. Dress warmly, bring a good camera, and prepare for one of the most unforgettable experiences Alaska has to offer!

This boat tour is an absolute must do if traveling to Seward! We did the 7.5 hour tour and it was…read morean unforgettable experience. Everything from getting the tickets, checking in, and during the tour was smooth and simple. The staff and service at each point were polite, kind, professional, accommodating, thoughtful, and overall great. Especially the staff on the boat - they were spectacular! They were knowledgeable and made the experience delightful and educational. They were also present, available, and easy to find if any needs came up. The lunch was far better than expected. I thought a simple deli sandwich, but no, these were packed with more meat than I've ever had on a deli sandwich. It was robust and delicious. Obviously, the views were the highlight. The calving of the glaciers, and iceberg and Mountain View's were incredible. So much wildlife out in June for our viewing. The whales were active and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company! Great pricing and exceptional experience, making it an incredible value!

I booked this tour months in advance to ensure we would be able to go. The check in started an hour…read moreprior to departure and as you boarded one of the staff members was offering to take a group picture with life ring. The staff was friendly and the captain greeted everyone. They do forewarn about sea sickness, losing items like a hat and also safety to prevent falling overboard. Things they obviously have no control over is who will get seasick (they had Dramamine and ginger chews for purchase) , what the weather is like, and what sealife you may or may not see. Additionally they must stay a good distance away from from the animals for safety reasons. They do have a bar for alcoholic beverages, sandwiches that are part of the package (turkey, beef, vegetarian with option for gluten free bread), but you may wish to bring your own food and snacks. My best advice: - book the tour early - get in line early so you can get a seat outside the main cabin (good views and helps reduce some of the sea sickness) - bring or purchase some dramamine - bring sunglasses - bring binoculars to better view the sealife and glaciers - make sure you have warm clothing that you can easily secure given the high winds - know that no two people will have the same experience and that you may have good weather and animal sighting or you may not

Fantastic experience! More fun and flexible than going on one of the big ferries with a mob of…read morepeople. We could go right to the areas where the whales, puffins, harbor seals, otters, eagles and glaciers were. Small boat with just 5 of us. Knowledgeable guides. Definitely recommend!! Note: the small boat M slip is close to the A slip, NOT at the other end by N! That would've been helpful to know.

If you are visiting Seward - please book with Seward Ocean Excursions! I was in Alaska for a very…read moreshort work trip and was only able to take one personal day...and this is what I choose to do. I woke up early to drive from Anchorage and it was so incredibly worth it. I was on a full tour - which was only 6 people - and the boat was great; enough space for all 6 people to either be inside or outside on the deck. We had exceptional weather (our guide even said the most rare thing we saw was the top of the mountain range) and it made for a great trip. We saw sea otters, mountain goats (from afar), harbor seals, bald eagles, jellyfish, and were able to follow a pod of orcas for an hour! Our guide was amazing - she was able to help us identify the pods and tell us their story - as well as she had great knowledge of the area, history and all the wildlife we saw. Please support this company - they were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the natural area they were visiting.

Abby and Shoshana were the best Captain and guide ever on our adventure. Saw a lot of wildlife…read moresuch as humpback whales, Mountain Goats, sea otters, puffins, harbor seals, sea lions, super skiddish porpoises and a huge Glacier up close and personal. A must do trip if you are in Seward, Alaska!

What a fun adventure! Our guide Trina was so much fun and helped us have a great time. I get a…read morelittle seasick, but Trina checked in and made sure I still had a great time. We saw such cool wildlife and the beautiful coastline.

They were so helpful, friendly, kind, happy, caring guys ever!!! It was our first time ocean…read morefishing!!! We couldn't have done it without them!!! They were amazing!!! I would not go with anyone else !!!

I sent my Husband and his block crew out for a full day charter for halibut and salmon. They were…read moreso happy with the crew and the experience! All 5 of them caught their limit and it was such an amazing day for them. We will be booking again for next summer!!!

If you're thinking about booking with J-Dock, don't hesitate. We had an incredible experience, and…read morea huge part of that was Captain Will and his outstanding crew. Captain Will is the kind of captain who clearly loves what he does, and it shows. He's friendly and happy to chat about fishing or the best fish to eat, but he's also constantly scanning the boat, making sure the deckhands are on top of the lines, watching the weather, and keeping everyone on the fish. That balance inspired so much confidence. The trip was fun from start to finish, but you also knew you were in capable hands, which is a big deal when you've traveled three hours offshore, fish for six hours, and then have another three-hour ride back to port. Will is a true professional who has earned our trust and respect. The deckhands were just as impressive. Cole brought so much enthusiasm to the trip. He was patient with our questions, genuinely excited to be out on the water, and his energy was contagious. Joe was one of the hardest-working deckhands we've ever seen. He was constantly moving, grabbing the net, helping land fish, getting rods back into position, and making sure everyone had the best opportunity to catch fish. He absolutely crushed it while keeping a positive attitude all day. A few tips for anyone considering this trip: * Wear layers like you're going skiing, and don't forget rain gear, gloves, and a warm hat. We had cold, rainy weather, but we stayed comfortable and had a fantastic time. * Tip the crew well. They work incredibly hard from the moment you leave the dock until you're back. They absolutely earn it. * The crew does a great job making sure everyone has a fair shot at catching fish. We came home with halibut, rockfish, salmon, and even a salmon shark. * If you're not flying home immediately with a cooler, have J-Dock process and ship your fish. It's well worth it to make sure your catch arrives home in great condition. Landing a salmon shark definitely added an extra level of excitement to our trip, but even without that unforgettable moment, this would have been an incredible adventure. The professionalism, knowledge, and personalities of Captain Will, Cole, and Joe made all the difference. We left with amazing memories, incredible fish, and an experience we'll be talking about for years. We can't recommend J-Dock highly enough.

The J-Dock team was fantastic. Very responsive as we planned our trip, and great in the execution…read more Captain Kyle and crew members Bryson, Andrew, and Melody ensured that our trip was safe, fun, and productive. Our large catch was already filleted by the time we reached port, and we opted to have J-Dock individually package our fish (salmon, halibut, and rockfish) for us to bring back home (they offer shipment as well, but we choose to bring ours back on the plane). Boat and equipment seemed well-maintained for our end-of-season trip. We would absolutely use J-Dock again on a future trip. Note that we were absolutely exhausted by the end, and had a 90-minute drive afterwards -- consider staying in Seward overnight after this trip.

We had a great time with the Puffin crew! Four halibut, two rockfish, and a cod made this a day to…read moreremember. The captain (Manny) dropped us right on top of a great halibut spot. Within minutes of lines going in the water, fish started coming out. The entire boat caught their "overs", and most of us caught our "unders" by 11AM. Manny moved the boat to new spots to find rockfish, salmon and smaller halibuts. The deckhand Bora was quick to help with the tackle, and cleaned the fish on our way back to shore. My wife was horribly seasick most of the day. Manny and Bora were quite helpful. Luckily, she still managed to pull in a few halibut. We'd highly recommend Puffin Charters!

Fantastic charter led by an outstanding Captain and Crewman. Beautiful waters, excellent fishing…read morewith views of glaciers and Gulf of Alaska sea life around us. The Huntress was a nice boat perfect for the weather and adventure. Rod/reel fishing too. No downriggers. You will feel the fish. Wishing I could extend the vacation to fish again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

We were treated like royalty aboard the Renegade with Captain Tony and crew. These guys worked…read morehard and fast and the whole boat was rewarded with limit of salmon and Rock fish galore. They were very attentive to all on board and helped everyone if we did not get a bite. It was the best charter fishing i have ever done. Not only that but they had that boat spic and span before we got to the dock. I would highly recommend them. Kelly McEvoy

The owner was very rude and had zero customer service skills. We had to throw dozens of halibut and…read morekings overboard and some were bleeding.

We stopped in to check out rain coat options. Excellent selection and reasonably priced. The best…read morepart is the great service we got from Tracy!! My husband and I bought jackets and are grateful we won't get soaked during our next outdoor excursion later today!!

Great place to book fishing excursions. Easy online booking and friendly staff at the store - which…read moreis massive. We had Captain Jeremy for a half day salmon charter and he put us on fish. Great guy that enjoys what he does with some fun stories. Highly recommend.

First time kayaker. Zach was a great guide, patient, cheerful, and safet conscious. He gauged the…read moretour based on our experience. The bay was flat and easy to navigate. Everyone can do this, It's a beautiful morning on the water. We saw otters and a seal.

My family and I had an incredible day kayaking in Aialik Bay with Kayak Adventures Worldwide…read more Everything was perfect from start to finish. We were supplied with high-quality waterproof gear, guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and patient, and we got to see glacier calving, which was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Highly recommend this experience and outfitter!