The Classic Kenai Fjords Park Tour was great. The catamaran departed on time at 11:30am. The very…read morefriendly staff on board made sure we were comfortable. They served lunch which was burrito (choice of either southwestern chicken or vegetarian) and a few hours later a warm chocolate chip cookie. The staff also went around to show some animal collection, helped us locate the animals that were being pointed out by the captain, took our photos, answered questions, ensured our safety and even fished a chunk of ice near the glacier and let people touch and have photos with it. We saw many animals including whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, different birds including puffins, bald eagles, etc. We went close to glaciers. The captain was very knowledgeable. The 6-hour cruise was memorable! For the most part the waters were calm; there were certain areas that were rough. Even then, we were told that the water was calmest when we visited on that day in June. For some who have have motion sickness, bringing a medication can be helpful (though I think they also sell some on board) though we did not need any. Layering is still the key with an outer shell that is waterproof in case it rains. Though not necessary really, binoculars can enhance the experience. Would definitely recommend!

Took the 8 AM 6 hour cruise. Very good tour and our Captain Kenny was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals, the area and the geography of the area. We were entertained with several animals: Seas Otters, Humpback Whales, Orca Whales,Steller Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Porpoise, Puffins, Bald Eagles and a Black Bear. We also were taken up to Holgate Glacier for viewing. The crew on board was helpful and friendly and lunch was served on the boat. The Captain stopped several times during the trip to view the wildlife giving everyone on board ample opportunity for pictures as well. Would highly recommend this tour or check out their other tours as well.

We had such a wonderful day out exploring the glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park…read more 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…read moremakes 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.

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.

This excursion was amazing!!! Had such a great time. We saw jellyfish, bald eagles, seals, sea…read morelions, otters, and goats scaling the cliffs of the mountain side. The scenery was amazing, as well!! Snow capped mountains, pristine water, glaciers, and just overall amazing views of the fjords. And, the staff were great!! This is an absolute must when in the area!!

My tour with guide Emily was absolutely incredible -- we checked off pretty much everything on the…read morelist! Bald eagles, puffins, orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and glacier calving! I took the 7.5 hour tour and time absolutely flew by we were having so much fun. If 7.5 hours seems like a long time and you're hesitant -- just do it! It's so incredibly worth it! Emily was also so knowledgeable about the area, from the geology to the wildlife, and so helpful and patient when I got seasick (not her fault at all, I am just super prone to it) Overall truly amazing experience, incredibly worth the money and time

This was an amazing experience! Captain Abby was a very knowledgeable captain, answering almost…read moreevery question we asked. She knew exactly where to go to show us the animals. We saw 3 schools of whales (humpback and orcas), puffins, sea lions, seals, otters and a giant pod of moon jellyfish. Not to mention we had lunch, which they provided, at the base of a glacier! There was lots of glacial activity and we got to watch ice chunks fall and listen to the crash as it hit the water.

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!!!

We did the full day Halibut fishing trip and had a great time. Captain Sean and the crew were very…read moreknowledgeable and patient with everyone. They tried to make sure everyone got their limit of fish. Would highly recommend!

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.

J Dock is a first rate professional charter with staff who take care of their clients. We had the…read morebest fishing trip yesterday deep sea fishing and even caught salmon on the way back in. Unfortunately, this trip I was severely sea sick, but my spouse caught a 95 pound halibut and even I had some success with the "smallest halibut". Captain Kyle and crew were fabulous. They all worked very hard during the entire charter. Our captain is a nurse and he helped me with my situation and the three-person crew checked on my welfare and ensured I continued to fish. I whole heartedly recommend J Dock to anyone visiting Seward Alaska but recommend you book in advance. Depending on the month you are visiting will also decide the fish you can keep. The silver salmon derby in Seward is epic in July. Remember, Fish On!

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.

My wife had never fished in the ocean before so I thought what better time to introduce her than…read morewhile we were in Seward to visit Kenai Fjords NP. We reserved the trip with McKenna who was super accommodating. We also elected to stay at the Saltwater Safari Lodge which is right on the docks and made it very convenient to get on the boat. Our captain was Noah and the first mate was Mac's. They were super professional and very helpful. They knew right where to fish and had excellent equipment to determine at what level the fish were currently. We had a group of 7 of us and it seemed like one large happy family. I boated the second fish of the day and it was a big one- over 10 pounds! My wife ended up catching her limit after a slow start and she was extremely thrilled (at the risk of sounding chauvinistic, "Happy wife, happy life!). While we were returning to the docks, Maca filleted all the fish.

I'm writing this review as we head back into the dock aboard the Legend. I'm exhausted! This is a…read moreTop Notch operation! Capt. Bob, Luka, and Parker are hands down, the BEST! They are not only professional, they are knowledgeable and FUN! They are not just taking people out to get a paycheck...they enjoy what they do! There was 12 in my group and the crew did EVERYTHING possible to make sure we had not only a great time, and catch fish! I cannot put into words how grateful I am to have gotten the opportunity to go on this trip but how fortunate I am to have the crew! I will be back!

They do not allow paying customers to use their bathrooms…read more The shop had just about everything you'd need (except food). They have some snacks and drinks. And all supplies.

We had an amazing day 7/26 thanks to Capt Kobe...who is the Kobe Bryan of fishing in Seward!…read more Our morning started a little rough when there was a mix up on our "boarding ticket" which was a receipt with a stamp on it. The stamp instructed us to one boat and it was challenged by that capt...so we were basically turned away. Kobe made a call and clarified that someone must have stamped our receipt incorrectly. Fine, we will head out with this friendly chap. My brother was awfully seasick 95% of the time spent on the water...about 8.5 hrs. Kobe was determined to make it a great experience for everyone. Our first stop we pulled so many rock fish, we had to return some bcuz we met our limit. Second stop was a goldmine. Im so glad Capt Kobe was determined to find halibut. We found our limit! When we came in we had a massive haul, thx to Kobe. He was friendly, professional, and fun to get to know. We wish him and his family the very best!! Thank you Jo Ann, Teah, Danny and the ill one Dave

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.

What an awesome glacier experience! We started the day off early, at 7 AM. We took a 2 hour 30…read moreminute water taxi to a beach near Aialik glacier. The ride had beautiful scenery, while we saw puffins, sea otters, and different kinds of seals. We even saw a whale from afar. Our guide, Abby was super kind, and we learned all about the local fauna. Definitely recommend this tour.