Alaskan Glacier Cruises
Cruises in Alaska are a great alternative for an outdoor enthusiast! If you’re with a party that is split on the desire to go fishing, Alaska Fish On Charters will be more than happy to help you plan a day trip for your wife or friends who don’t care to go fishing. Two of the most popular tourist attractions in Alaska are glacier cruises and bear viewing.
Relax with 360-degree views of the untamed beauty of Alaska. Watch glaciers calve while whales breech, puffins dive for food, and bald eagles fly overhead. Before leaving, you can hike or go souvenir shopping in the small Alaskan towns and villages.
There are a variety of tours to suite your needs, whether it be a four and a half hour cruise or an eight hour cruise. Fishing parties that catch their limit early can hop aboard tours that leave in the afternoon, so they don’t have to spend the whole day talking about the trophy fish they caught that morning.
A word of warning, it is very important to dress comfortably on these tours. The weather in Alaska can be unpredictable, so it would be smart to dress in layers. Most Alaskan tour boats have a heated indoor cabin, but it’s always a good idea to dress warm and shed layers. Lunch and/or dinners are provided on some sightseeing cruises.
How Safe Is It to Go to Alaska?
Our Alaskan Glacier cruises allow you to meet the people and learn about their customs in distant indigenous villages. Be fully aware of the unique access you will have onboard our luxurious ships – and the importance of preserving this fragile ecosystem. Guests can visit coastal secrets, a spectacular waterfall, ancient glaciers, and remote communities in the companionship of our private world-class expedition partners as we travel around the Pacific coast.
Is a Visa Required for Travel to Alaska?
Visiting Alaska by automobile requires crossing into Canada since there is no other route. A passport is not always needed; you may alternatively travel using one of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant papers. With a genuine Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative-approved document, you may travel on one of Canada’s several trans-Canadian roads and experience the excitement of driving across this nation of breathtaking scenery.
Strictly speaking, if you are a U.S. citizen and your Alaska cruise begins and ends in the same U.S. port city, you are not currently required to travel with a passport to Alaska. If you are a U.S. citizen without a valid passport and this describes your cruise, you must still provide the following proof of citizenship:
An original certified birth certificate from the state or province of your birth
or a naturalization certificate
A current and valid government-issued photo ID
It is always a good idea to take your passport even if you think you don’t need it. It is better to have it just incase your cruise makes an unexpected stop in a different country.
How Ahead of Time Should I Make an Alaska Cruise Reservation?
When you book your fishing charter and have others in party interested in going on our Glacier Cruise, it would be the best to book them at the same time. May through September is the fishing season in Alaska but there is also other wildlife to witness during this season.
Is It Necessary for Me to Obtain Travel Insurance for My Trip?
An insurance policy is specialized insurance that you may get before departing on vacation. It protects you in the event of unanticipated situations during your vacation. The dangers vary from minor inconveniences like missed airplane connections and delayed baggage to more significant problems like injury or severe sickness.
Overall, you can purchase coverage up to 60 days of your trip. It’s always a good idea to buy insurance as soon as possible to make your booking. The optimal time to purchase travel insurance is within 15 hours of starting the initial payment on your trip, as purchasing early often entitles you to additional coverages.
The Significance of a Hotel Room Before or After The Alaska Cruise
With Alaska Fish On Charters if you book a fishing trip with us we can accommodate you with room and board. Contact us early for best availability and to make your reservation. You will receive a response no later than 2 business days with more information. Make sure to include any special requests you may have, and we will do our best to accommodate you. We have three different lodging options, all with beautiful views and will also process your catches while you’re here! Get your adventure started today!
Tour Boat Pricing
Adults – $225 plus tax | Children 2-11 – $63 plus tax | Children under 2 – $63 plus tax
Alaskan Glacier Cruises
Some of the wildlife you’ll see includes:
 | Dall’s Porpoises You’ll likely see these on Kenai Fjords half-day and full-day cruises. These playful porpoises are often mistaken for killer whales because of their similar markings. You’ll see them bow riding or circling the boat at high speeds, breaking the water to breathe. |
 | Steller’s Sea Lions You’ll likely see these on Kenai Fjords half-day and full-day cruises. This rare, endangered species lives in large colonies, feeding largely on mollusks and fish. They are distinguished from their cousins, the California Sea Lion, by their light colored, reddish fur. |
 | Harbor Seals You’ll likely see these on all cruises. This seal can be found throughout most coastal waters in northern latitudes. In Alaska, they are often seen resting on ice floes around active glaciers. |
 | Sea Otters You’ll likely see these on Kenai Fjords half-day and full-day cruises. The playful sea otter spends most of its life in the water, feeding on fish, squid, sea urchins, and crabs. They often float on their backs, using their stomachs as a table for their food. |
 | Bald Eagles You’ll likely see these on all cruises. Alaska is home North America’s favorite bird, bald eagles. They live in trees and snags, feeding primarily on fish and waterfowl. |
 | Cormorants You’ll likely see these on Kenai Fjords half-day and full-day cruises. These diving birds can be seen on the rocky islands and outcroppings throughout most of southern Alaska. Three species, pelagic, red-faced and double-crested, can be spotted in the various colonies. Cormorants are easy to identify because they can often be seen fanning their wings to dry them out. |
 | Common Murre You’ll likely see these on Kenai Fjords half-day and full-day cruises. These deep-diving birds nest in large colonies on ocean cliffs. Their eggs are pear-shaped to keep them from rolling off of narrow ledges. |
 | Puffins You’ll likely see these on Kenai Fjords half-day and full-day cruises. This clown of the North Pacific is one of the most popular birds. It spends most of its life at sea, coming ashore only to raise its young. Both horned and tufted puffins are often seen during the cruises. Puffins gorge themselves on small fish, often making it nearly impossible for them to take off and fly.Literally hundreds of species of birds can be spotted throughout Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords and Prince William Sound. The ones we’ve described above are the most common, but other species of birds can be seen during different times of the year |
| For a chance to view this type of wildlife, call us and reserve your Alaska wildlife cruise today. Check in 1 hour prior to cruise departure. Full-day cruise departs at 11:45am and returns at 7:45 pm. | |
