August 22nd – Kenai Fjords/Northwestern Fjord Cruise from Seward

Today we had booked an 8.5 hour trip with Major Marine Tours in Sewards.

It was very cold and rainy, so as we arrived they were offering everyone if they wanted to re-book another day, but they were not going to cancel the trip. We figured it would just be part of the adventure. It cost about $225 per person.

 

 

 

 

 

As the boat cruised out of the Seward port, we saw some sea otters, ducks etc. swimming,

even an eagle! It was relatively smooth going inside Resurrection Bay. It got it’s name because the explorers who discovered it found the bay on Easter.

Once the boat left Resurrection Bay though, it became quite rough.

We cruised a few hours before reaching the area where we saw glaciers:

Humpback whales:
Stellar sea lions on the rocks:

Cataract Cove:

Spire Cove:

When we got back at about 5 pm, we went right next door to eat at a restaurant.   I can’t remember the name and it was expensive, but worth every dollar.   The halibut was to die for!!   I had lots of seafood in Alaska, but that was THE BEST.