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We had such a wonderful day out exploring the glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park. We came pretty late in the season, but they were still offering their full day National Park cruise. As can be the case in the later season, it was raining nearly the entire time we were on the cruise. But we had come prepared with rain gear, and while it would've been nice if it had been more sunny and less foggy, we still had an incredible time. We got to see some glaciers, including the Harding Icefield - which was pretty cool since we hiked up to it the following day from another direction. So much wildlife to see - orcas, puffins, seals, bald eagles... Even though the weather wasn't the best, we still had great animal sightings. All the staff were so incredibly kind and friendly. The tour included lunch. Felt like the lunch was the weakest link of the tour - food could've been a bit better - but all things considered, I wasn't going on the cruise for the food. Towards the end of the cruise, they were able to get some of the glacier ice into the boat and had glacier ice margaritas for sale. Really good price - I believe they were $7 each. The margarita was good, but the ice was incredible. Overall, it was a fantastic experience exploring this portion of the national park. Would highly recommend!
Major Marine Tours is fantastic, I have gone out with them on two separate occasions now and what makes the biggest difference for me is the staff. The staff are the creme de la creme, they really seem to care about their guests and are knowledgeable to boot! The Captain takes us all over the place, but specifically will seek out things if you ask them to, which really gives the tours a personalized and special feeling. I also have an immense amount of respect for the crew of Major Marine Tours in how they show their respect for the wildlife.
Epic 8.5 hour Kenai Fjords tour! We got lucky and had perfect weather and calm water (a little rough and rocky toward the end in open water). A big shout out to Captain John, Ronan and Carson who were so friendly and informative! We could not have had a better trip! We saw sea otters, seals, sea lions, puffins, humpback whale and the highlight: the orca pods! We saw glaciers and some calving, waterfalls. The scenery is breathtaking! Lunch was included on our trip and was a sandwich, chips and a granola bar. The brownie snack at the end was so decadent. Yum! Throughout the trip, there's also snacks and drinks for sale. Of course we had to try the glacier-ita complete with glacier ice. A shuttle was available to pick us up at the cruise port and we were able to store our luggage with them during our tour. I'll be back some September to hopefully see the whale bubble feeding on my bucket list.
The 8.5 hour Northwestern fjord cruise was so amazing! I cannot say enough good things about Captain Nat and his crew, Scott and Carson. My friend and I discussed how we had never experienced such friendly and attentive customer service anywhere else. The crew was so on top of things whether it was handing out barf bags, pointing out when photo ops were coming, offering to take photos, answering questions, etc. The crew explained that while they couldn't promise any specific sightings, they were in contact with other ships and were planning on making slight adjustments to our route in order to maximize sightings based on what other ships were seeing. This approach really panned out for us because we got to see so much. They offered complimentary tea and coffee on board. They also had complimentary binoculars. Lunch was included and was a sandwich, chips, and a granola bar. Later on, they also came around with brownies. At the end of our trip, Carson also came around with a map showing us what we saw and where. We definitely saw a bit more than she could fit on the map--starfish, lots of seals, otters, etc. but it has the major highlights. I can't recommend this company enough!
We did the 8.5 hours northwestern glacier tour. It is on a smaller vessel which provides a more personalized experience. It has a two person crew - Captain Nat and first mate Jack (the host) were both great, providing interesting and entertaining information and history about the places we passed through. We saw a lot of wildlife, and the different tour vessels worked in coordination to locate the orcas and other whales in the waters. The smaller vessel is more nimble and gets closer to interesting sites (glaciers, wildlife in water or on land or rocks, birds). For the vegetarian lunch we had a sandwich, chips, a granola bar and a cheese slice along with a non alcoholic beverage. They also provided a chocolate brownie snack in the late afternoon. Tea, coffee, hot water, hot chocolate were complementary. They had other snacks such as chips and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for sale. Carrying your own snacks never hurts. The two restrooms with running water on board were clean throughout the 8.5 hours. The vessel does get a little rocky passing through large swells, but a lot of the ride is small with gentle swaying. A few people got sea sick and the host was very helpful to them. Most of the people had sea sickness skin patches or had taken nausea medicines as a precaution. Getting seasick for a long duration is the only thing that can diminish the experience. Overall a great experience and I would recommend major marine tour when visiting Kenai Fjords area.
Fantastic from start to finish. They were wonderful!!! They did such an amazing job explaining things and stopping for animals. An absolute must do while in Seward. They even handled sea sick passengers like pros and had gluten free lunch options. Everyone was so so nice! It just made for the best day. We chose the 6 hour option which was perfect for us. Enough to see the glacier but not the full day at sea.
With the exception of moose, fjords, glaciers, and humpback whales were the others I really wanted to see on my first trip to Alaska. Thanks to Major Marine's 7 1/2 hour fjord and glacier cruise, I was able to fulfill my dream and more. Just be sure to bundle up as the weather on your tour is vastly different than the one you leave behind in Seward. There are indoor and outdoor seating although we spent most of the time outdoors so we don't miss anything but have an assigned table indoors we can leave our stuff behind and to have your sandwich lunch. Barely out the gate and we were welcomed by harbor seals, a bald eagle, and sea otters followed by a mountain goat on the hillside. As we cruised into Kenai Fjords NPS, we followed a pod of killer whales (orcas), before cruising by Holgate Glacier where ice fishing netted some glacier ice to go into margaritas later. Sea otters were lounging on ice floes as we approached Aialik Glacier where we spent enough time to hear it thundering right before calving. As we departed it was the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the glacially carved fjords itself. Came across more orcas but on the other side of the ship was our first sighting of a baby humpback. For me, a humpback will always win. I am happy to say I have now seen humpbacks both in their home of Alaska and my happy place/their breeding ground Maui. Just when I thought our humpback sightings were short lived, another one 15 minutes later decided to entertain us with not one, not two, but three tail slaps once I spared a minute for the stellar sea lions but missing out on those flying horned and tufted puffins. Even our captain Kayleigh said it's not often you have too much wildlife simultaneously. On the way back, a final sendoff by a dall porpoise alongside us. What an action packed day with Major Marines.
This was an amazing trip! We saw humpbacks, orcas, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and puffins. The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly. We befriended one staff member in particular. He told us about how wonderful the owners are, they treat their employees very well. Just over all great people. You should book a tour with them! We did the 6 hour one
Went on the 6.5 hour boat tour and OMGG you cannot miss this tour if you are near the Kenai Fjord National Park. It was PERFECT. the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and SO kind. We were barely half out of Resurrection Bay and encountered our first wild life. In addition to seeing BOTH the Aialic and Holgate glaciers up close, we also saw: Porpoises Sea otters Humpback whale (1) Eagles (2) Cormorant Sea lions sunning on rock Orca AT-30 Harbor seals (many) sunning on ice chunks by Aialik glacier Black bear (2) Holgate glacier Fin whale (2) Mountain goat, injured Our boat crew was comprised of Jordan, Alicia, Ricardo, Hayley, Olivia, and Captain John (I'm sure I'm missing a few) but they were ALL excellent and deserve a shout out. Seriously this was the best part of my time in Seward and I want everyone to do this trip! Included lunch and the snack bar were great and had nice selection. The margarita made with fresh glacier ice was pretty cool too.
Did the Resurrection Bay Spring Wildlife Cruise today and this company is amazing. Probably the best day tour I've ever had and I've been to 50 countries. Pristine boat, great crew, unbelievable views, etc. Nice freebies such as coffee, water and tea AND binoculars to use! Saw more than I expected. Great narrative! Thank you.
We had a fantastic time on our 7.5-hour excursion with Major Marine. Check-in and boarding were seamless, and we were assigned specific seats (though you're free to move around or head to the outdoor deck for the best views). Our captain was excellent--very knowledgeable and patient in explaining the history and geology of the area, while doing his best to get us great wildlife sightings. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the ferry was--even the bathrooms! It was clear the crew worked very hard to make sure everything ran smoothly and that guests had the best experience possible. One of the crew members, Luis, was so nice and shared to us the story about the company etc. Lunch and snacks were included, and I didn't expect the food to be so good--the sandwich was fresh and tasty, and the brownie was so delicious I couldn't resist asking for seconds. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water were available throughout the trip, and they even provided Nikon binoculars for guests to use. We went during shoulder season, and while the weather was rainy and cloudy (typical Alaska!), it didn't take away from the experience. Overall, a truly memorable excursion--I'd highly recommend it. We got to see both Aialik and Holgate glaciers, and few other small glaciers along the way, orcas, sea lions, and otters.
We took a late season (near the end of September) 4-hour wildlife/glacier cruise with Justin as our captain. While (after seeing a couple of bald eagles and cormorants) the trip started off slowly, it ended up being phenomenal. Justin kept in touch with other boat captains to locate wildlife we otherwise would have been unlikely to see... including several Orcas, an unusual sighting this late in the season. He also showed us a number of glaciers and gave an excellent narrative. I highly recommend this tour company.
3 months ago
This boat tour is an absolute must do if traveling to Seward! We did the 7.5 hour tour and it was an 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! read more
I booked this tour months in advance to ensure we would be able to go. The check in started an hour prior 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 read more
3 months ago
27 days ago
We had such a wonderful day out exploring the glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park. We came pretty late in the season, but they were still offering their full day National Park cruise. As can be the case in the later season, it was raining nearly the entire time we were on the cruise. But we had come prepared with rain gear, and while it would've been nice if it had been more sunny and less foggy, we still had an incredible time. We got to see some glaciers, including the Harding Icefield - which was pretty cool since we hiked up to it the following day from another direction. So much wildlife to see - orcas, puffins, seals, bald eagles... Even though the weather wasn't the best, we still had great animal sightings. All the staff were so incredibly kind and friendly. The tour included lunch. Felt like the lunch was the weakest link of the tour - food could've been a bit better - but all things considered, I wasn't going on the cruise for the food. Towards the end of the cruise, they were able to get some of the glacier ice into the boat and had glacier ice margaritas for sale. Really good price - I believe they were $7 each. The margarita was good, but the ice was incredible. Overall, it was a fantastic experience exploring this portion of the national park. Would highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
Major Marine Tours is fantastic, I have gone out with them on two separate occasions now and what makes the biggest difference for me is the staff. The staff are the creme de la creme, they really seem to care about their guests and are knowledgeable to boot! The Captain takes us all over the place, but specifically will seek out things if you ask them to, which really gives the tours a personalized and special feeling. I also have an immense amount of respect for the crew of Major Marine Tours in how they show their respect for the wildlife. read more
Epic 8.5 hour Kenai Fjords tour! We got lucky and had perfect weather and calm water (a little rough and rocky toward the end in open water). A big shout out to Captain John, Ronan and Carson who were so friendly and informative! We could not have had a better trip! We saw sea otters, seals, sea lions, puffins, humpback whale and the highlight: the orca pods! We saw glaciers and some calving, waterfalls. The scenery is breathtaking! Lunch was included on our trip and was a sandwich, chips and a granola bar. The brownie snack at the end was so decadent. Yum! Throughout the trip, there's also snacks and drinks for sale. Of course we had to try the glacier-ita complete with glacier ice. A shuttle was available to pick us up at the cruise port and we were able to store our luggage with them during our tour. I'll be back some September to hopefully see the whale bubble feeding on my bucket list. read more
1 year ago
The 8.5 hour Northwestern fjord cruise was so amazing! I cannot say enough good things about Captain Nat and his crew, Scott and Carson. My friend and I discussed how we had never experienced such friendly and attentive customer service anywhere else. The crew was so on top of things whether it was handing out barf bags, pointing out when photo ops were coming, offering to take photos, answering questions, etc. The crew explained that while they couldn't promise any specific sightings, they were in contact with other ships and were planning on making slight adjustments to our route in order to maximize sightings based on what other ships were seeing. This approach really panned out for us because we got to see so much. They offered complimentary tea and coffee on board. They also had complimentary binoculars. Lunch was included and was a sandwich, chips, and a granola bar. Later on, they also came around with brownies. At the end of our trip, Carson also came around with a map showing us what we saw and where. We definitely saw a bit more than she could fit on the map--starfish, lots of seals, otters, etc. but it has the major highlights. I can't recommend this company enough! read more
1 year ago
We did the 8.5 hours northwestern glacier tour. It is on a smaller vessel which provides a more personalized experience. It has a two person crew - Captain Nat and first mate Jack (the host) were both great, providing interesting and entertaining information and history about the places we passed through. We saw a lot of wildlife, and the different tour vessels worked in coordination to locate the orcas and other whales in the waters. The smaller vessel is more nimble and gets closer to interesting sites (glaciers, wildlife in water or on land or rocks, birds). For the vegetarian lunch we had a sandwich, chips, a granola bar and a cheese slice along with a non alcoholic beverage. They also provided a chocolate brownie snack in the late afternoon. Tea, coffee, hot water, hot chocolate were complementary. They had other snacks such as chips and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for sale. Carrying your own snacks never hurts. The two restrooms with running water on board were clean throughout the 8.5 hours. The vessel does get a little rocky passing through large swells, but a lot of the ride is small with gentle swaying. A few people got sea sick and the host was very helpful to them. Most of the people had sea sickness skin patches or had taken nausea medicines as a precaution. Getting seasick for a long duration is the only thing that can diminish the experience. Overall a great experience and I would recommend major marine tour when visiting Kenai Fjords area. read more
4 months ago
Fantastic from start to finish. They were wonderful!!! They did such an amazing job explaining things and stopping for animals. An absolute must do while in Seward. They even handled sea sick passengers like pros and had gluten free lunch options. Everyone was so so nice! It just made for the best day. We chose the 6 hour option which was perfect for us. Enough to see the glacier but not the full day at sea. read more
With the exception of moose, fjords, glaciers, and humpback whales were the others I really wanted to see on my first trip to Alaska. Thanks to Major Marine's 7 1/2 hour fjord and glacier cruise, I was able to fulfill my dream and more. Just be sure to bundle up as the weather on your tour is vastly different than the one you leave behind in Seward. There are indoor and outdoor seating although we spent most of the time outdoors so we don't miss anything but have an assigned table indoors we can leave our stuff behind and to have your sandwich lunch. Barely out the gate and we were welcomed by harbor seals, a bald eagle, and sea otters followed by a mountain goat on the hillside. As we cruised into Kenai Fjords NPS, we followed a pod of killer whales (orcas), before cruising by Holgate Glacier where ice fishing netted some glacier ice to go into margaritas later. Sea otters were lounging on ice floes as we approached Aialik Glacier where we spent enough time to hear it thundering right before calving. As we departed it was the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the glacially carved fjords itself. Came across more orcas but on the other side of the ship was our first sighting of a baby humpback. For me, a humpback will always win. I am happy to say I have now seen humpbacks both in their home of Alaska and my happy place/their breeding ground Maui. Just when I thought our humpback sightings were short lived, another one 15 minutes later decided to entertain us with not one, not two, but three tail slaps once I spared a minute for the stellar sea lions but missing out on those flying horned and tufted puffins. Even our captain Kayleigh said it's not often you have too much wildlife simultaneously. On the way back, a final sendoff by a dall porpoise alongside us. What an action packed day with Major Marines. read more
2 months ago
This was an amazing trip! We saw humpbacks, orcas, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and puffins. The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly. We befriended one staff member in particular. He told us about how wonderful the owners are, they treat their employees very well. Just over all great people. You should book a tour with them! We did the 6 hour one read more
Went on the 6.5 hour boat tour and OMGG you cannot miss this tour if you are near the Kenai Fjord National Park. It was PERFECT. the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and SO kind. We were barely half out of Resurrection Bay and encountered our first wild life. In addition to seeing BOTH the Aialic and Holgate glaciers up close, we also saw: Porpoises Sea otters Humpback whale (1) Eagles (2) Cormorant Sea lions sunning on rock Orca AT-30 Harbor seals (many) sunning on ice chunks by Aialik glacier Black bear (2) Holgate glacier Fin whale (2) Mountain goat, injured Our boat crew was comprised of Jordan, Alicia, Ricardo, Hayley, Olivia, and Captain John (I'm sure I'm missing a few) but they were ALL excellent and deserve a shout out. Seriously this was the best part of my time in Seward and I want everyone to do this trip! Included lunch and the snack bar were great and had nice selection. The margarita made with fresh glacier ice was pretty cool too. read more
Did the Resurrection Bay Spring Wildlife Cruise today and this company is amazing. Probably the best day tour I've ever had and I've been to 50 countries. Pristine boat, great crew, unbelievable views, etc. Nice freebies such as coffee, water and tea AND binoculars to use! Saw more than I expected. Great narrative! Thank you. read more
3 months ago
We had a great 4-hr cruise throughout the Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords NP. Saw tons of wildlife and our captain was extremely skilled at getting everyone a view of the animals. read more
1 year ago
We had a fantastic time on our 7.5-hour excursion with Major Marine. Check-in and boarding were seamless, and we were assigned specific seats (though you're free to move around or head to the outdoor deck for the best views). Our captain was excellent--very knowledgeable and patient in explaining the history and geology of the area, while doing his best to get us great wildlife sightings. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the ferry was--even the bathrooms! It was clear the crew worked very hard to make sure everything ran smoothly and that guests had the best experience possible. One of the crew members, Luis, was so nice and shared to us the story about the company etc. Lunch and snacks were included, and I didn't expect the food to be so good--the sandwich was fresh and tasty, and the brownie was so delicious I couldn't resist asking for seconds. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water were available throughout the trip, and they even provided Nikon binoculars for guests to use. We went during shoulder season, and while the weather was rainy and cloudy (typical Alaska!), it didn't take away from the experience. Overall, a truly memorable excursion--I'd highly recommend it. We got to see both Aialik and Holgate glaciers, and few other small glaciers along the way, orcas, sea lions, and otters. read more
We took a late season (near the end of September) 4-hour wildlife/glacier cruise with Justin as our captain. While (after seeing a couple of bald eagles and cormorants) the trip started off slowly, it ended up being phenomenal. Justin kept in touch with other boat captains to locate wildlife we otherwise would have been unlikely to see... including several Orcas, an unusual sighting this late in the season. He also showed us a number of glaciers and gave an excellent narrative. I highly recommend this tour company. read more
3 months ago
The most amazing day ever! The crew were so knowledgeable and the sights were amazing. We did the 8.5 hour tour and it was such a fun time. read more
This was our second time cruising with Major Marine Tours. This time we did the 8-1/2 hour tour. The captain and crew were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and landscape. We saw several varieties of whales including a pod of orca twice! Also lots of otters, eagles, seals, sea lions and sea birds. A sandwich lunch was provided and there were also alcoholic beverages for purchase. You can get margaritas with glacier ice in them! Definitely a great time! Bring a good camera! read more
4 months ago
What a Fabulous day on the water! Captain Laura and her crew were All Amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, organized, thoughtful, courteous and helpful! The entire day was amazing! The crew definitely puts safety First! Much appreciated! We saw almost every species of whale, otter, seal, sea lions, porpoise, birds, mountain goats, whew! An Amazing day! The only critter we missed was a bear, but WOW, what a day! and the lunch was yummy and filling. Do Not miss this Tour! read more
The staff did a fantastic job making everyone comfortable. The captain was very informative and was quick to point out the local wildlife. My mom has mobility issues and again the staff was very helpful with boarding and disembarking. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
The crew on this cruise was fantastic. A few kids got seasick during the trip, and they handled it quickly and with a smile. Throughout the cruise, the crew was genuinely kind, always checking in to see if anyone needed anything, handing out ginger chews, and just generally making everyone feel taken care of. The captain did a great job getting us close to wildlife--we saw bald eagles, otters, sea lions, porpoises, whales, and more. One of the highlights was getting up close to Aialik Glacier. The crew even scooped up some glacier ice so we could pose with it and use it for glacier margaritas, which was a fun touch. Tips: * Take seasickness medication if you're prone to it. * Bring a camera with zoom if you want good shots of the wildlife. * If you forget binoculars, don't worry--they have some to borrow. read more
5 months ago
Took the 6 hour harbor cruise in mid August. OUTSTANDING!!! We saw humpback whales spout, hundreds of harbor seals lounging on glacier ice, puffins skitter across the waves, mountain goats tiny on the hillside, a raft of 13 sea otters, and two sunning stellar sea lions... Crazy! We also saw the glacier calving and got to have Glacieritas after. (Margarita made with glacier ice.) We had perfect weather. Sunny and a calm ocean. Staff was thrilled for us and we were grateful!!! Scenery was stunning. Boat was comfortable inside and out. Spent most of the time outside on the top floor. The front was really windy and cold. The top floor had a wrap around windshield and roof that protected us, yet we were outside. Great seats! We borrowed the binoculars that they had as they were much better than my small travel one. The puffins are so tiny on the big ocean you really need binoculars. And of course to make sure that white dot on the hillside is really a mountain goat like captain said. (It was!) There is a spotter or two on staff so that we all got to see everything that was out there. Highly recommend this company with their new boats and really friendly staff. Memorable cruise! read more
2 years ago
The 6 hour Kenai Fjords tour was my big splurge when visiting Alaska, this past August. I booked my excursion about 2 weeks out from my preferred date and had no issues finding a slot. Leaving at 8 am was perfect, since we were back by 2 and had time to explore Seward in the afternoon. Check in was easy and they do tell you if rough waters are expected. We went out the day after a storm and the swells were pretty high but manageable. Safety is their first priority and they spent a little more time in Resurrection Bay at the start of the trip to allow conditions to improve before heading out to the Gulf of Alaska. We got out to the Aialik Glacier which, while the destination, it was the whole journey that made this tour magical. Along the way we spotted a pod or orcas, a humpback whale, loads of sea otters, seals, sea lions, two eagles and plenty of puffins. The dramatic scenery of the fjords was unforgettable, even on a gloomy day. The crew was incredible. They went around to guests to make sure they were comfortable and to monitor those who might be seasick. I took Dramamine about 30 minutes before departure and then again about 3 hours in. The only time I felt a little sick was when we were stopped to view wildlife and the boat was rocking. I had planned ahead and bundled up so I could stay out on deck the whole time and enjoy the fresh air. The narration of the crew, their knowledge of the area and the sheer beauty of the fjords made this a truly memorable day. I'd definitely sail with them again and consider a longer excursion to see more of the fjords and other glaciers. 5 star experience from start to finish! read more
This company does customer service right. They are pros at their job, everyone involved is a pro. They must have good training and keep people coming back to work for them. We won a 7.5 hour trip so we decided to book it for Memorial Day weekend, taking the train from Anchorage. The boat set out at 9:30am and we got back around 5pm. Every person on the crew was professional, nice, and 100% knew what they were doing and enjoyed what they were doing. About an hour in we hit rough seas(they were relatively calm, about 2' that day waves. And someone came inside the cabins to make sure everyone was doing ok. They could tell if you were lying also lol. He handed out finger chews, had you go outside if you were feeling queasy, and gave you barf bags. Luckily I didn't neeed mi e but they were so attentive and nice to everyone who got sick. Another crew member came to check about the temperature in the cabin, because it is heated inside the boat. Everyone has assigned indoor seating but you can sit anywhere outside, go to the top, front, back and any unassigned seating inside too. It doesn't matter did you have an interior seat rather than by a window because you can still see views. We saw the tail of a humpback whale pretty close to the beginning which was rare, we saw seals as we were leaving the docks, we saw sea lions as we passed by Little Rock islands, we saw 4 black bears near the glaciers we stopped at, we saw a fin whale, and we saw orcas after communicating with a nearby rafter boat who led us to them towards the end of the day. The captain is professional and tells us what we are looking at, what to expect, about the different glaciers and animals, and explained how we are required to keep our distances from whales as to not disturb them. Everyone doing these cruises are very respectful of the animals and all of the boats out in the water communicate what animals they are seeing so other boats can see them. On the boat they have free coffee, tea, and water. For sale they have soda, alcoholic drinks, and some snacks(candy bar, chips, Mac and cheese cup, cup of noodle) around 11:30-noon they got all of the lunch sandwiches out. You pick what you want when you book the trip. I picked veggie since I'm avoiding deli meats at the moment. It was a potato bun with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on it. Hummus on the side, a piece of tillimok cheddar cheese, and a bag of chips. They have condiments to put on too. Comes with a drink as well(sprite, coke, ginger ale, pink lemonade) You can buy a picture of your group that you take before you get on the boat, and they even scoop up some glacier water for margaritas towards the end. They also have nice binoculars you can use at no charge but we brought our own. They also give you a map of animals you could see and what route your boat is taking depending on length of your cruise. I would for sure book something with this company again, but the 7.5 was a little long for me even though we got to see a lot. More time on the water means more of a chance to see whales, and depending on time of year to see the whales. Call them if you want to see whales and what's the best options. If you stay at the 360 hotel you get a discount of a cruise. Also if you book two cruises in one season you can get a %20 discount which is cool. Also just take some dramamine or Bonine before you get on the boat(takes 45 minutes) Just do it trust me. They sell it also. read more
1 year ago
If you want to do a tour in Seward AK, I highly recommend Major Marine. The crew is top notch. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw otters, bald eagles, seals, puffins, a humpback whale, and the glacier was amazing. They stopped there so everyone had time to look in awe at it, and take pictures. On the way back we saw a family or Orca. We thought there were about 15. They stopped the boat, turned off the engines and we all got to watch them swim around. Great day thanks to Major Marine Tours! read more
1 year ago
we took the 6- hour tour in August 2025. It was incredible. The crew is great; the boat is well arranged. the views and wildlife was amazing. read more
1 year ago
The cruise was amazing! We saw Orca, sea otters, humpback whales, pacific loons, puffins, Dahls porpoise and a Fin whale! The crew was super friendly and informative. I highly recommend read more
1 year ago
I had an amazing time! Saw tons of beautiful wild life. Orcas, sea lions, otters, porpoises, and eagles. Staff was amazing! Shout out to Jack and Ricardo. So much knowledge and awesome customer service. 10/10 would do it again! read more
We went on one of the last few days of the season for a 6 hour tour and it was absolutely amazing. We were lucky that we had complete sun and mostly calm seas for the entire trip. This may have biased my review but let me say that even in bad weather this is likely a great tour. First, the crew was great. They were friendly, helpful, competent with an infectious attitude that made you excited to learn all about the area. Second, the boats are clean, comfortable, well equipped and surprisingly quiet. We were lucky and got to see a pod of Orcas in Resurrection bay that hung out around us for quite a bit of time. Beyond that we got to see Dall's Porpoises, Sea Otters, Sea Lions and Harbor Seals. The calm seas also allowed us into some small passages and took us up to Aialik Glacier to watch some up close calving which was both loud and cool. This was about the best part of our Alaska trip and worth every cent that they charged. read more
Seeing Kenai Fjords with Major Marine Tours was the highlight of our trip! 10/10 would recommend to anyone planning any Alaska trip My husband and I booked the 7.5 hour tour, and we weren't sure what to expect, especially after a very mediocre Denali bus tour. However, we are so glad we booked a tour with Major Marine Tours! A few things made this experience better than the Denali tour: 1) we could get up and walk around 2) we had a lot more space 3) we learned a lot more about wildlife thanks to some enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff Some delightful surprises: 1) we saw a variety of animals: orca whales , porpoises , otters , jellyfish , a bear , eagles , etc 2) a delicious brownie at the very end of the trip 3) no feelings of motion sickness whatsoever (this is coming from someone who is usually sick on boats) 4) preventative seasick medication is available for purchase if you feel inclined to try some 5) tea and coffee (including decaf) available on tap at a self serve station 6) the option to get a margarita or mock tail made with glacier ice Other wonderful things: 1) Staff were very friendly and went above and beyond to make our your memorable . Special shout-out to Carl for giving our daughter a little coloring book and me some ginger chews just in case I felt sick. Also a shoutout to the male staff member with round glasses who said he is a national park photographer; he took a great pic of my family! 2) overall crowd was very nice and not obnoxious (contrary to some of the crowd on the Denali bus tour) Things to keep in mind: 1) For those traveling with young children: strollers aren't allowed, but car seats are 2) if you do bring a stroller, you can have it be held at the gift shop desk while you are on the tour 3) vegetarian sandwich is pretty skimpy, so be sure to bring some extra snacks 4) some of the outdoor deck is covered. So, even if it rains, you won't necessarily get wet. Only suggestion for improvement would be to offer some healthier options during lunch; for example: sparkling water instead of soda, pretzels instead of potato chips, an apple or banana or less sugary granola bar. I realize I may be more health conscious than the average person, but I do think some more nutritious sides would be greatly appreciated. Overall, 10/10. Book with this place. You won't be disappointed. read more
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