Crociera di un Giorno nel Parco Nazionale dei Fiordi di Kenai
Descrizione
Esplora le balene, la fauna selvatica e i ghiacciai del Parco Nazionale dei Fiordi di Kenai in questa emozionante crociera di 7,5 ore. Godetevi il tempo extra sull'acqua mentre ammirate da vicino la fauna selvatica come orche, megattere, lontre marine, leoni marini Steller, pulcinelle di mare e altro ancora. Visita due ghiacciai attivi di acqua di marea e osserva il parto, dove giganteschi pezzi di ghiaccio si staccano e si schiantano in acqua. Visita le isole Chiswell o Cape Resurrection, che ospitano colonie di leoni marini Steller e migliaia di uccelli marini nidificanti. Narrazione del capitano di bordo e pranzo deli gratuito inclusi.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Questa crociera di 7,5 ore nel parco nazionale dei fiordi di Kenai parte ogni giorno alle 9:30 e ritorna alle 17:00. La crociera percorrerà circa 130 miglia di andata e ritorno attraverso Resurrection Bay fino al Kenai Fjords National Park. Dal momento che questa crociera esce nell'aperto Golfo dell'Alaska, non è consigliata a chi è incline alla cinetosi. Le nostre crociere di mezza giornata a Resurrection Bay sono opzioni molto migliori se la cinetosi è un problema.
Questa crociera di 7,5 ore nel parco nazionale dei fiordi di Kenai parte ogni giorno alle 9:30 e ritorna alle 17:00. La crociera percorrerà circa 130 miglia di andata e ritorno attraverso Resurrection Bay fino al Kenai Fjords National Park.
Navigheremo attraverso le acque protette di Resurrection Bay, alla ricerca della fauna selvatica e godendoci paesaggi spettacolari.
Navigheremo sul ghiacciaio Bear, un ghiacciaio piemontese e il più grande ghiacciaio del Kenai Fjords National Park.
La nostra prossima tappa è il ghiacciaio Holgate, un altro ghiacciaio di marea che si sta attivamente riproducendo. Trascorreremo circa 20 minuti davanti a ciascun ghiacciaio, galleggiando tra gli iceberg mentre osserveremo uno spettacolare parto.
Dopo aver attraversato la Resurrection Bay, faremo il giro di Cape Aialik (pronunciato "I-al-ik) nella baia di Aialik. Mentre navighiamo nella baia di Aialik, vedrai per la prima volta il ghiacciaio Aialik, un ghiacciaio di marea attivo. Ci fermeremo davanti al ghiacciaio e osserveremo il parto, dove grandi pezzi di ghiaccio glaciale si staccano e si schiantano in acqua.
A seconda del tempo, navigheremo verso le Isole Chiswell o Cape Resurrection, dove nidificano migliaia di uccelli marini dell'Alaska come pulcinelle di mare, gattini e cormorani. Il capitano fermerà la barca molto vicino alle aree di nidificazione degli uccelli marini, il che offre ottime opportunità fotografiche. Visiteremo anche le colonie di leoni marini di Steller, dove i leoni marini di Steller si riuniscono sulla costa frastagliata e rocciosa. Lungo il percorso si vedono comunemente anche lontre marine, aquile calve e capre di montagna.
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Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Funziona in tutte le condizioni atmosferiche, si prega di vestirsi in modo appropriato
- Le opzioni di panino sono tacchino, roast beef o vegetariano. Si prega di inviare la scelta in anticipo.
- Le richieste di accessibilità in sedia a rotelle o di mobilità ridotta devono essere presentate in anticipo a causa della limitata capacità dei posti a sedere
- Si prega di arrivare 1 ora prima della partenza per il check-in
Recensioni(739)
It's very COLD and windy but totally worth it! The staff was outstanding and very informative. They made sure we had everything we need for a great day at sea. We had plenty of chances to get all photo angles of seals, goats, whales, otters, puffins etc.
Despite the choppy, rough sea, this cruise turned into one of the unmissable experiences of my Alaskan journey from Italy. Marcelle, the captain, and her fantastic crew made all the difference. Watching Marcelle confidently navigate both with and against the high waves outside the bay was an experience in itself, while at the same time she became the wonderful narrative voice of our journey. Her passion, confidence and distinctive tone of voice were captivating. She shared fascinating insights into the sea and marine life, geology, World War II history, glaciers and local life…always informative, but never sounding scripted;) The highlights were extraordinary: getting close to Aialik Glacier and witnessing a sudden, spectacular calving, as well as seeing fin whales along the way. Moments that made the wildness and scale of Alaska feel very real. A fantastic crew throughout, and a special thank you to the wonderful Kilia for making the experience even more memorable.
It was a beautiful experience. Crew was very attentive. Sandwiches were good-cold but good. Overall I think you get to see gaciars and wildlife that otherwise you would never see.
Our 7.5 hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Major Marine was the highlight of our 2 weeks in Alaska. The day started cloudy but turned into the perfect weather, clear and sunny. The meeting location was easy to find and Captain Marcelle kept us informed about where we were going, how rough the seas would be, and ensured everyone on board had a chance to view the wildlife. The entire staff was friendly, gracious, accommodating, and was continually checking on passengers that were experiencing some sea sickness. We saw a variety of animals: otters, seals, sea lions, puffins, sea gulls, jelly fish, a humpback whale, and a very large pod of fin whales. The Kenai Fjords scenery is stunning, the glaciers are massive, and while wildlife can be elusive, the crew did everything possible to ensure we saw the most wildlife. While there are other vendors who provide Kenai Fjords tours, I'm so glad I chose this company for our boat tour. If in Alaska again, we would return to Seward just to repeat this boat tour. It was really that good!
It was excellent. All Cruise staff were highly professional.
We took the cruise on a rainy, cloudy, & windy day and knew it might be cut short if it was too choppy to go out into the open ocean. We decided to go ahead anyway. The crew were all great and did everything to make the trip memorable. They made sure we saw wildlife - we saw harbor seals, bald eagles, a humpback whale, sea otters, and puffins. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate and we got the shortened cruise and got credited an amount for the difference. The crew deserves extra credit for their efforts and for taking care of the passengers who got seasick with sympathy and a smile. Kudos for making the best out of the situation.
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Major Marine Tours! The two adults and our 6-year-old had the BEST time, and we saw everything we had hoped for—and more: orcas, puffins, porpoises, mountain goats, eagles, and even a fin whale! 🐋🦅 The glacier was absolutely breathtaking, and we loved the fun opportunity to have a cocktail (or soda!) made with glacial ice. Such a memorable touch! The entire crew was fantastic—so knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely excited to share the experience with us. Captain Nicole was amazing at explaining everything we were seeing and giving us a heads-up about what we were about to do, which made the whole trip even more engaging. Maizey was wonderful with the Junior Rangers and really made the experience extra special for the kids. Anna and the rest of the crew were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the trip. The drinks and snacks were great, too, and we really appreciated the complimentary seasickness relief when the seas got rough. From the incredible wildlife to the glacier to the outstanding crew, this was truly a highlight of our trip. We couldn’t recommend Major Marine Tours more highly—an unforgettable experience for our whole family! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a great experience. We saw so much wildlife, the staff was fantastic, and the captain (Wallace I think) was engaging and interesting. Some of the wildlife we saw including a whale breaching, harbor seals, rafts of otters and a black bear. Thanks so much!
We saw puffins, sea otters, sea lions, seals, himpback whale, fin whales and amazing glaciers. It was amazing. Food wasn’t bad either. Kudos to whoever made the brownies. A must if in Seward
My family, grandparents to kids had a really nice time. We had great guides!
