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15 American Fjord Trips Worth Flying For

31 trips  ·  from $166 a head

Alaska carries the real ones: Kenai Fjords out of Seward and Misty Fjords out of Ketchikan, plus Somes Sound on the Maine coast. The 15 below compare deck days, floatplane flights and half-day wildlife runs, with prices and the short season each depends on.

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise - Holgate Glacier or Aialik Glacier
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

1.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,756 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $265Our pick

Spend about six hours sailing 100 miles from Seward through Resurrection Bay to Kenai Fjords National Park. You’ll approach Holgate or Aialik Glacier, watch for calving ice, and search for whales, puffins, otters, seals, and mountain goats. Captain Lara and the naturalist team provide ongoing commentary, with reserved seating, binoculars, drinks, and lunch included.

“We got to see lots of wildlife! More than 20 Orcas, we saw a Fin Whale, sea otters, seals, eagles, and Puffins. Great uncloudy view of a tidewater glacier up close. Very comfortable boat with a super crew.”

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Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise - Bear Glacier and the limits of a half-day route
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Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

2.Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,156 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165Best value

Cruise 55 miles from Seward through Resurrection Bay toward Bear Glacier and Cape Resurrection. You’ll watch for orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, eagles, and mountain goats while the captain narrates the trip. Captain Laura has led some sailings, and the crew provides binoculars, hot drinks, and help with seasickness.

“The captain and crew were excellent, very professional, yet courteous at the same time. There are skill level and experience level was exceptional. They made the entire trip delightful. In spite of taking Dramamine and I did get motion sick and one of the crew members I think her name was Melissa was very helpful, walked me down to the stern of the ship, stayed with me until I felt better, got me some ginger, candy, and ginger ale to settle my stomach. Overall, everyone was very thoughtful and kind. The whole experience was delightful. Also, the sun came out for the whole afternoon, so the colors and the water…”

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward - From Seward harbor into Resurrection Bay
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

3.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,036 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend about six hours cruising from Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park aboard a 95-foot vessel with large windows, heated seating, and open decks. Your captain and onboard wildlife guide point out glaciers, seabird rookeries, whales, sea otters, and seals. Lunch is included, and vegetarian meals are available by request.

“The boat ride was great. The all female crew did a very good job awnsering question and being informative of what was the boat was doing at all times. Just a little caution you will have alot of motion with the boat on part of the tour. Great Job!”

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Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch - Check in early at Harbor 360 Hotel
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Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

4.Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 736 reviews · from $265

Join Major Marine Tours for a six-hour cruise from Seward through Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Your captain, often including Laura, Nicole, or Chris, searches for whales, sea otters, puffins, sea lions, and seals before bringing you near a tidewater glacier. Lunch, hot drinks, binoculars, and an onboard bar are included.

“It was fantastic! Captain Laura did everything she could to put marine life in front of us! We followed the activity of a humpback whale for 30 minutes and she often stopped to view wildlife we found along the shoreline! It was a great experience and our party of 8 was extremely happy with the entire experience! The crew was most helpful and very engaged with the passengers!”

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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise - Bear Glacier gives you the first ice lesson
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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

5.Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $297

Spend 7.5 hours aboard a heated catamaran from Seward, cruising 130 miles through Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. You will visit Aialik and Holgate glaciers, watch for calving ice, and search for whales, puffins, sea otters, sea lions, and orcas. A naturalist narrates the trip, with reserved seating, binoculars, drinks, and lunch included.

“All in all the tour was good except on the second deck where we were the windows were fogged so visibility was poor.”

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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise - Resurrection Bay and the first wildlife search
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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise

6.Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $340

From Seward, Captain John, Captain Justin, and their crew take you by small vessel through Resurrection Bay, Harris Bay, and remote Northwestern Fjord. Expect three tidewater glaciers, seabirds, sea lions, otters, whales, onboard binoculars, sandwiches, and a maximum of 60 people. The route changes with weather and wildlife.

“Well worth it!! Better than the helicopter tours. Excellent. Capt. Justin and first mate Rowen, Excellent knowledge of the area,, and both a gold mine of information.”

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Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1 hour - Why the headsets improve the experience
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Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1 hour

7.Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $379

Fly from Ketchikan over the Misty Fjords in a classic De Havilland Beaver bush plane. Every passenger gets a window seat, noise-cancelling headset, and live conversation with the pilot. Look for waterfalls, mountain goats, bears, or whales, and you may land on a remote lake for photos. Flights last about one hour.

“what an experience to get an aerial view of this beautiful scenery. my family enjoyed every moment. it's well worth it. the pilot was informative and the staff was professional. there was fog in the area and didn't want us to go up until the fog cleared out so we got the best views. would highly recommend this tour to anyone”

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From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch - Starting at Harbor 360 Hotel in Seward
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From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch

8.Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 265 reviews · from $272

Spend 7.5 hours aboard Major Marine Tours’ stable catamaran from Seward, sailing through Resurrection Bay to Holgate and Aialik glaciers. Your captain, including captains such as Gary, Marcelle, or Nicole, explains the wildlife and geology while the crew serves lunch, coffee, tea, and water. Binoculars, assigned seating, and shuttle service are included.

“This was one of the most magical experiences we've ever had. In 7.5 hours we saw bald eagles, puffins, calving icebergs, orcas, dolphins, and the most amazing humpback breach we could hope for! Thank you to our fabulous Captain Marcelle and the rest of the crew. It was a day we will forever cherish.”

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4 Hour: Elite & Exclusive Acadia with Fjord and Mansions - Park Loop Road and the Rockefeller Connection
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4 Hour: Elite & Exclusive Acadia with Fjord and Mansions

9.4 Hour: Elite & Exclusive Acadia with Fjord and Mansions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Acadia National Park by private, climate-controlled vehicle with a local guide such as Bill, Pete, Caleb, or Kathy. You’ll visit Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Road, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Sieur de Monts Spring, Northeast Harbor, and Somes Sound, with time for short walks and photos.

“My husband and I took the 4-hour private tour through Acadia National Park, and highly recommend it! We had a wonderful time. Dana was our guide, and she was exceptionally knowledgeable. She had water and snacks, and taught us all about the park’s (and Maine’s) wildlife, plants, and history while taking us to the most beautiful places in the park. She also had helpful tips about the best bathrooms to use at our stops, which was very helpful! It was very nice to have such an educational and curated trip planned out and guided for us, especially since I unfortunately didn’t have much time to research the park and timed…”

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Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour - Inside the six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver
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Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour

10.Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $425

From Ketchikan’s Berth 2, Island Wings drives you to the airport for a two-hour Misty Fjords flight in a six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver. Every seat has a window, and your pilot narrates the route through noise-canceling headsets. Expect a freshwater or saltwater landing, about 30 minutes on the ground, and a full tour lasting roughly 2.5 hours.

“It was great all the way around. Communication, pilot, destination. Circling over a pod of orcas at 500 ft was cool. Misty Fjords was amazing.”

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6 Hour: Premiere & Private Acadia National Park with Lobster Pier - Thunder Hole puts you close to the pink granite coast
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6 Hour: Premiere & Private Acadia National Park with Lobster Pier

11.6 Hour: Premiere & Private Acadia National Park with Lobster Pier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six private hours exploring Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island with a local guide. See Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Somesville, and Southwest Harbor, then stop at a working lobster pound for lunch at your own cost. Pickup is available from downtown Bar Harbor.

“Kathy, was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. This tour was our second with At Your Service Tours. Both very memorable. Thank you Claire and Kathy.”

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Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour - Over Revillagigedo Island and the Tongass Forest
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Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour

12.Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $349

Board a Taquan Air floatplane in Ketchikan for about two hours over Tongass National Forest and Misty Fjords National Monument. Your pilot narrates the flight through a headset, with every passenger guaranteed a window seat. Look for waterfalls, eagles, bears, wolves, deer, and mountain goats, then return by shuttle to your ship.

“It was an amazing smooth experience. Beautiful scenery and wonderful pilot!! Staff when we arrived and left were very nice. Van drivers were very accommodating and took us right back to our ship.”

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Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise - Kenai Fjords brings wider views and rougher water
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Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise

13.Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165

Join Major Marine Tours at 12:30 p.m. for a four-hour cruise from Seward into Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Your captain follows recent orca sightings rather than a fixed route. Expect wildlife narration, onboard binoculars, coffee and tea, and a hydrophone that lets you hear orca calls underwater.

“This was amazing and we got to see 2 pods of Orcas with their babies, seals, Otters, Bald Eagles it was really amazing but bring a coat.”

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Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park Guided Tour with Lunch - A guide who connects the stops
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Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park Guided Tour with Lunch

14.Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend six hours around Seward with an Alaskan guide such as Daryl or Ken. Ride behind Seavey Iditarod sled dogs, cuddle puppies, watch salmon at Bear Creek, walk toward Exit Glacier, and eat from a 13-item lunch menu. Pickup meets the Alaska Railroad, with return timed for the 6 pm train or cruise departure.

“GREAT day! Learning about the Iditarod dogs and being able to be pulled by them was awesome and then the Exit glacier trail was breathtaking. Did not dissapoint”

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Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise - Leaving Seward and settling into the boat
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Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

15.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 6 hours · from $223

From Seward, spend six hours aboard a heated, wheelchair-accessible vessel in Kenai Fjords National Park. Watch for humpback and fin whales, orcas, puffins, sea lions, otters, and seabirds near the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. A hot Southwest chicken burrito lunch, onboard wildlife commentary, and views of the Harding Icefield are included.

“Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We saw tail whales, dalls porpoises, steller sea lions, seals, otters. Best chocolate chip cookies to end the cruise. Would do again!”

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