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Resurrection Bay Cruise, Fox Island and Sea Kayaking
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Ocra Whale WatchingLooking for an active adventure in Alaska? Explore the beauty and wonders of Resurrection Bay by cruise boat looking for wildlife and whales and by exploring Fox Island by kayak with Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking. Cruise Map

A cruise and kayak combination provides a variety of ways to experience this incredible destination, allowing you an up close view of the wildlife and glaciers of Resurrection Bay.

Travel to the exclusive Fox Island Day Lodge where a friendly staff will welcome you to Fox Island and introduce your experienced kayak guides. All guests will enjoy a delicious meal of wild Alaska salmon and prime rib while at Fox Island.

  • Step ashore at a exclusive private Fox Island Lodge.
  • All you can eat wild Alaska salmon and prime rib meal.
  • Add half a pound of Alaska king crab for a nominal fee.
  • Whales and wildlife viewing.
  • View Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier, en-route.
  • Fully-narrated tour presented by accredited interpreters.

Daily Departures And 3 Trip Options

  • 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Full day sea kayak at Fox Island
  • 9:00 AM -4:30 PM 3 hours sea kayaking at Fox Island
  • 12:00 AM - 6:30 PM 3 hours sea kayaking at Fox Island

ITINERARY **
Sea OtterArrival - Getting To Seward. Seward, Alaska is 129 miles south of Anchorage. If you're driving from Anchorage to Seward you should allow 3 hours to drive to Seward. You can reach Seward by road or Backcountry Safaris would be happy to package bus and or Alaska Railroad transportation to and from Seward as well as overnight lodging in Seward with your Resurrection Bay Tour.

Departs from the Seward's Small Boat Harbor. Check in one hour before departure.

Parking is available in the Kenai Fjords Tours parking lot, which is located off the Seward Highway. As you enter town, coming from Anchorage, turn right on Phoenix Road; the parking lot is immediately on your right. Our shuttle van picks up at the parking lot approximately every 10 minutes to take you to the Kenai Fjords Tours office. Parking Map PDF

9:00 AM to 6:30 Pm Tour
Spend the day exploring the spectacular coastline of Fox Island. Observe puffins as you paddle along sea cliffs. Enjoy remote cobblestone beaches. Watch for sea lions and sea otters. This full day adventure is geared to the active traveler.

  • 9:00 AM Departs Seward cruise transfer to Fox Island.
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM 6 1/2 hours guided sea kayaking tour.
  • Beachside lunch.
  • 4:30 PM Grilled wild Alaska salmon and prime rib served at Fox Island Day Lodge.
  • 5:30 PM Depart Fox Island.
  • 6:30 PM Return to Seward Small Boat Harbor.

No experience required, kayaking instruction is provided by skilled and knowledgeable guides.

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tour
Start your day with a trip to Fox Island an a morning kayak adventure. Watch for playful sea otters as you paddle near the towering rocky outcroppings that are home to an array of sea life. This adventure is geared to the moderate to active traveler.

  • 9:00 AM Departs Seward cruise transfer to Fox Island.
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 3 Hours guided sea kayaking tour.
  • 1:00 PM Grilled wild Alaska salmon and prime rib served at Fox Island Day Lodge
  • National Park Ranger presentation during lunch
  • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Depart Fox Island on the Resurrection Bay Tour
  • 4:30 PM Return to Seward Small Boat Harbor

No experience required, kayaking instruction is provided by skilled and knowledgeable guides.

12:00 PM to 6:30 PM Tour
Enjoy an afternoon escape to Fox Island where you'll be treated to a wonderful lunch and a spectacular paddle. Watch for puffins and seals as you explore the rocky coves of Fox Island. This adventure is geared to the moderate to active traveler.

  • 12:00 PM Kenai Fjords Tours transfer to Fox Island.
  • 1:00 PM Grilled Alaskan salmon served at the Fox Island Day Lodge.
  • National Park Ranger presentation available during lunch.
  • 2:15 PM - 5:15 pm (3 Hours) Guided sea kayaking tour.
  • 5:30 PM Depart Fox Island.
  • 6:30 PM Return to Seward Small Boat Harbor.

No experience required, kayaking instruction is provided by skilled and knowledgeable guides.

What To Wear On Your Trip
Dress in layers. A stocking cap and gloves are nice to have if you're not used to cooler temperatures. Kenai Fjords National Park is a temperate rain forest and rain gear, pants and jacket are highly recommended if you want to be outside for the best views of the wildlife, whales and the glaciers.

Alaska Travel hotline

Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Alaska Cruise Expert

**Tour Itineraries: Backcountry Safaris and other tour operators that we work with strive to give you a high quality Alaska experience. The tour itinerary shown on our web page is an example tour itinerary. The actual tour itinerary may vary some due to weather, safety, guest abilities and other conditions. Backcountry Safaris and other independent tour contractors reserve the right to change the tour itinerary and/or make substitutions at any time and without prior notice or to cancel all or part of any tour in its reasonable discretion, for the safety of its participants or due to insufficient number of participants signing up for a tour, because of weather, for the comfort and well being of our guests, for any other conditions that might affect the quality of tour, or as deemed necessary by the tour operator or trip leader.

Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request.
Alaska travel package
Overview
Tour Type: Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Day Cruise, Resurrection Bay Tour
Difficulty: Easy
Comfort: Indoor Seating
Prior Experience: None
2012 Tour Dates
9:00 AM to 6:30 PM (9 1/2 hours)
May 26 - August 26

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (7 1/2 hours)
May 26 - August 26

12:00 PM to 6:30 PM (6 1/2 hours)
May 26 - August 26
Tour Rates
9:00 AM to 6:30 PM (9 1/2 hours)
Adult/Child: $189 each plus tax and fees
Minimum Age 12

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (7 1/2 hours)
Adult/Child: $179 each plus tax and fees
Minimum Age 8

12:00 PM to 6:30 PM (6 1/2 hours)
Adult/Child: $139 each plus tax and fees
Minimum Age 8

Fees: Harbor Fee $3.50 Additional fuel surcharge may apply and is subject to change without notice.

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Kenai Fjords Historic Resource Study (online book) by Linda Cook and Frank Norris
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Alaska: A Novel by James A. Michener
Alaska: A History of the 49th State by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. Slotnick
Guide to the Birds of Alaska by Robert H. Armstrong
Wild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska by John G. S. Trelawny
Coming into the Country by John McPhee
Travels in Alaska by John Muir
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Dall PorpoiseDid You Know?
The Dall's Porpoise may be the fastest small cetacean on the planet? It has been reported to reach speeds of 30 knots. These creatures delight in riding the bow waves of tour boats in the Kenai Fjords.
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