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Orca Quest Cruise | 4 hours

117 Reviews | Seward
From $161.65 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Orca Quest Cruise
2 Adults x $161.65
$323.30
Approx Total
$323.30

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Educational narration by an experienced captain
  • Use of binoculars while onboard
  • Restroom on board
  • All taxes and fees included in price
  • Water, coffee, and tea
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Overview

Explore the world of Alaska's orca whales on the only orca-focused cruise in Seward! Cruise Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park in search of orca whales, distinguishable by their prominent dorsal fins and fascinating social behavior. Rather than following a set cruise route, our Captains take you to places where orcas have recently been seen, giving you a unique cruising experience every day. Learn about these whales from our local Captains and naturalist crew members. Hear the orca's haunting calls through our onboard hydrophone.

Meeting points

Departure Point: Major Marine Tours Check-In office at Harbor 360 Hotel Address: 1412 4th Ave., Seward, AK 99664 If you are driving from Anchorage the morning of your cruise please allow 4 hours for the drive due to construction and traffic on the Seward Highway.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Orca Quest Cruise departs the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel Dock at 12:30 p.m. This 4 hour cruise explores Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park in search of orca whales during the prime orca whale watching season. From mid-May through mid-June, orcas frequent the waters outside of Seward in search of food. Our experienced Captains will explore the area's orca hot spots to maximize your chances of seeing orca whales. Rather than following a set route, our Captains will take you to the places where orcas have recently been seen, making every day a unique cruising experience. This cruise is narrated by our knowledgeable Captains and naturalist crew members. A hydrophone will be onboard for you to listen to the haunting calls of the orca whales underwater. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase onboard. This cruise returns to the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel dock at 4:30 p.m.

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

117 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    104
  • 4 stars
    9
  • 3 stars
    0
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    1

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 104 reviews with 5 stars

We saw so many orcas

Published on Jan, 2025

We loved this tour. We saw so many orcas and had a great time. My husband did get a little seasick. So don’t forget to take your Dramamine before you get on the boat.

Wonderful time! Boat was...

Published on Jul, 2024

Wonderful time! Boat was clean all the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. We saw lots of orcas and even some bald eagles and stellar seals.

This was amazing and we...

Published on Jun, 2024

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.

Best quest yet

Published on Jun, 2024

I’ve been on three whale watching adventures and This was by far the best. The boat was clean and spacious and the captain and crew well-informed and friendly .

Top notch all of the way

Published on Jun, 2024

The weather gets a 5 as it was a perfect day, calm seas and sunshine. Boading was friendly and efficient. We headed out in search of Orcas, spotting sea otter, bald eagles and numerous sea birds along the way. Sadly, Orcas took an unplanned vacation day and we did not see any. Lucky for us, Humpback whales filled in for the Orcas doing a wonderful demonstration of cooperative feeding. They surfaced regularly, giving us all a great view. We went on to see harbor seals, sea lions, puffins and again, many sea birds. Now, the crew could have been discouraged with our no show orcas, but they were not. When not keeping the ship clean or serving drinks, they melded into the groups giving info and personal attention to everyone. The captain had plenty of places to stop ( seriously it is Resurection Bay) and she gave us plenty to see adding a bit of history and geology to our experience. The entire crew gets a 10 as they all went above and beyond to make our day special. Major Marine is top notch, with a great crew and frankly, the cleanest day cruise this regular traveler has ever been on.

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