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Reasons To
Visit Alaska

  • Bears

    Alaska, the USA’s largest state, has to be some of the best bear watching territory anywhere in the world. Black and brown bears (sometimes known as grizzly bears) can be found, when they want to be, nearly everywhere in the state.

    Bears

  • Cruises

    Alaska offers some truly spectacular cruising opportunities on a wide variety of ships. Some of the country’s most awe-inspiring scenery lies around its magnificent coastline; places such as Glacier Bay, Admiralty Island and Tracy Arm.

    Cruises

  • Fishing

    Famous for its salmon, fishing is a popular pastime in Alaska and there are many places in which to partake in the sport. If you are in Homer don’t miss the opportunity to land a prize-winning halibut in this self-proclaimed Halibut Fishing Capital of the World!

    Fishing

  • Glaciers

    Along the coast of Alaska, some of North America’s highest mountains feed more than half the world’s glaciers, an epic sight as they carve icebergs into chill waters. Expedition cruises operate in these waters using zodiacs to discover breathtaking coastlines and a plethora of wildlife.

    Glaciers

  • Landscape & scenery

    Home to magnificent glaciers, endless tundra and pristine fjords, as well as being the home of North America’s highest mountain, Mount Mckinley, Alaska’s scenery rivals that of New Zealand, except everything can be seen here on a larger scale.

    Landscape & scenery

  • Wilderness

    In a state where moose outnumber humans, it’s no wonder Alaska is considered one of the world’s last true wildernesses. Here you can find entire ecosystems still intact and vast areas of land untouched by human hands.

    Wilderness

  • Wildlife

    One Alaskan animal you are likely to see a lot of are the delightful sea otters. These enchanting animals spend most of their lives floating on their backs, furry faces and paws in the air.

    Wildlife
 
 

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Excursions in Alaska: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

On this thrilling eight hour cruise you travel through the stunning scenery of Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords National Park and the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Tidewater glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park
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Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

Seward, Alaska
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Wildlife & Nature

On this thrilling eight hour cruise you travel through the stunning scenery of Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords National Park and the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

An on-board naturalist provides an interesting commentary on the region's unique features and is always at hand to answer any questions. Keep a look-out for humpback and orca whales, bald eagles and black bears amongst other plentiful wildlife.

Of the many highlights, the cruise includes a close up view of Aialik Glacier, a massive tidewater glacier, where it is often possible to see huge chunks of ice calving into the water below.

The tour also passes a rookery of Stellar sea lions. Listed as endangered, it is a thrill to be able to witness these giant creatures in the wild.

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