worldaltem: Day 171 Mon July 3, 2023 Seward, Alaska 8-5:00

Day 171 Mon July 3, 2023 Seward, Alaska 8-5:00

Dock to downtown is one mile. City operates a complimentary shuttle from 8 - 6:00 PM. Scenic views. Best tour companies are Kenai Fjords tours and Major Marine. A $5 a day shuttle bus runs from the cruise dock to the tour boat docks, USA SeaLife Center

Resurrection Bay Cruise (SWD-008) or book private tour from boat docks.

July 03, 2023

Port: Seward Tour Length: Full-Day (NOT Approximately 6.5 hours) /5 hours 11:45-4:45 Tour Price $299.00 Your World $224.25 Unlimited $149.00

Tour Description Admire the glorious natural beauty while cruising through the Resurrection Bay fjord. Expect to see sea lions, orcas, countless birds and perhaps even whales. NO WHALES. Behold massive Bear Glacier from an iceberg-dotted lake that often attracts kayakers.

Watch for wildlife while cruising the sheltered waters of Resurrection Bay, a deep fjord on the Kenai Peninsula. The first governor of Russian Alaska named the bay for its calm waters after finding refuge there when sailing during a violent storm. The serenity enhances the natural beauty of this wild landscape, which couldn’t be more majestic. As you skirt along the rugged coastline, you will likely pass large bird rookeries NO and a very few colonies of sea lions. Other commonly spotted wildlife includes NO orcas, NO Dall’s porpoise and few seals. You may even see a number of NO humpback whales breaching the water’s surface as they feed using an ingenious communal method known as bubble-netting. The ship’s captain will provide commentary of the natural spectacles that you are bound to witness. (Worthless jibber.) Bear Glacier is one of them. The longest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, it terminates into a lake that is usually dotted with icebergs.

Resurrection Bay is located at Caines Head. Fort McGilvray is situated 650 feet above sea level. The United States Armed Forces constructed the fortification in order to defend against the possible invasion by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The bay remains ice-free in winter and is easily navigable. It is considered the “gateway to the Kenai Fjords” as many water taxis, kayak tours, anglers and recreational boaters use the bay to access Kenai Fjords National Park.

This excursion was a huge disappointment. It rained hard for about an hour. I was so bored I wanted to cry.

HELPFUL HINT Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

PLEASE NOTE

Total time cruising is 5 hours. There are steps and a ramp. Toilet onboard. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Please note that this tour is not exclusive to Oceania guests.