Originally Posted by
MissJ
I was just coming in here to ask about these tours. You seem to know your stuff, so maybe you could give me some advice. I will be in AK in August and want to take a boat cruise and see the fjords and some wildlife. The Major Marine 4 hours evening cruise fits best into my schedule, but I really want to Kenai Fjords tours 6 hour national park cruise. I would have to shift some things around to do it, but I'm thinking it's worth it. I'm an avid photographer with a big giant zoom lens or two that will be joining me. Am I right in my idea that the 6 hour tour will show me a lot more of the iconic fjords? There is a huge price difference and the schedule thing, so I just want to be sure I'm not going out of my way to get a similar experience.
Just saw your post today.
I am also an avid photographer. The 6 hour or longer tours are definitely worth it for photographers. You might want to contact Alaska Saltwater Lodge for their prices and schedules. I have never taken them, but have heard only great things about them. Smaller boats and can possibly cater the schedule a bit to the needs/desires/interests of those on the boat. Otherwise I have taken both Kenai Fjords and Major Marine and they have been excellent.
It is true you are in the open ocean for part of the trip on the 6 hour or longer tours. So if you get seasick easily be sure to bring medication (or take it before you get on the boat!). But for me, the tradeoff is well worth it.