THE BEST 10 Alaska Water Tours in 2026 (Prices from $55)

Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

Just an hour’s scenic drive from Anchorage along the breathtaking Seward Highway, Portage Glacier offers an unforgettable Alaskan adventure. Board the M/V Ptarmigan, a custom-built sightseeing vessel designed for optimal glacier viewing, including a heated cabin with expansive windows and an open-air top deck. During the one-hour cruise, you’ll glide across the waters of Portage Lake, journeying past cascading waterfalls and steep mountain cliffs. Get up close to the towering wall of Portage Glacier, and with a bit of luck, witness the thrilling sight (and sound!) of calving ice. A U.S. Forest Service ranger provides expert narration, sharing fascinating insights into the area's history, geology, and wildlife. This budget-friendly and family-friendly tour operates daily from mid-May to mid-September, with five departures to fit your schedule. This is the perfect stop to experience one of the state's most iconic glaciers. Please note: Transportation to/from Anchorage NOT INCLUDED

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Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.6

(59)

from $59

Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

Treat yourself to an abundance of wildlife viewing with this 4-hour Kenai Fjords cruise in Resurrection Bay from Seward Harbor. Travel 55 miles (round-trip) along a rugged coastline and snap plenty of memorable photos as you sail past Bear Glacier. Sail close to sea lion colonies and seabird rookeries, and keep your eyes peeled for whales, sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, eagles and mountain goats.

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Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,326)

from $166

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

Immerse yourself in the Alaskan wilderness on a cruise through the Kenai Fjords National Park from Seward. Aboard a warm and spacious vessel, cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords and try your luck spotting wildlife like whales, sea lions, and birds. Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard and visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge for great views of seabird rookeries.

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(1,149)

from $267

Likely to Sell Out

Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

Discover the glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day catamaran cruise. Enjoy jaw-dropping scenery as an experienced naturalist provides engaging commentary. In Aialik Bay, watch for the calving of tidewater glaciers, when chunks of ice break off and crash into the water. From the comfort of a heated cabin, spot Steller sea lions, orcas, humpbacks and puffins that call these waters home. Enjoy a complimentary deli lunch onboard.

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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(713)

from $297

Likely to Sell Out

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

Experience up-close views of glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park on this cruise. Enjoy 100 miles (round-trip) of jaw-dropping scenery as the captain and crew explain the surrounding geology and wildlife. Sail past the majestic Holgate Glacier and witness chunks of glaciers break off and crash into the water. Get your camera out near Chiswell Islands, home to thousands of nesting seabirds. In addition to the sights, enjoy a complimentary brunch or deli lunch.

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,044)

from $265

Likely to Sell Out

Alaska Boatman Adventure with Southeast Exposure

Navigate a Zodiac boat in the Alaskan wilderness on this small-group tour limited to just four people. Cruise through rain-forest islands, into remote bays and inlets, and watch for wildlife including eagles, seals, whales and bears. Soak up the sights as each member of your group takes a turn at the boat’s console steering. This 3-hour guided tour includes a beachside snack, a boatman souvenir certificate and hotel transport from Ketchikan.

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Alaska Boatman Adventure with Southeast Exposure

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(90)

from $179

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing local hires in order to give back to our community and give you the best possible tour experience. We want our guides to love Juneau as much as you do! Our fleet consists of only mammal-friendly jet boats, and the small size and intimate setting will make you feel right at home with the whales. We pride ourselves on our quick transfers between vehicles! We don't want you to wait any longer than you absolutely have to!

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Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(192)

from $189

Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Whale watching and visiting the Mendenhall Glacier are two of the most popular activities around Juneau — they're essential experiences for any local tourist that you won't want to miss. Check them both off your list on this half-day combo tour that includes flexible departure times and round-trip transportation from Mt. Roberts Tramway, making it ideal for a shore excursion or quick trip.

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Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(883)

from $199

The M/V Klondike Express brings guests face-to-face with Harvard Glacier in College Fjord

For guests with their own transportation, this 5.25-hour cruise brings you face-to-face with dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Prince William Sound. The cruise route covers 120 miles in Western Prince William Sound while being surrounded by the Chugach National Forest. Your friendly and attentive crew will strive to make this cruise a favorite highlight of your Alaska vacation. Our industry-exclusive No Seasickness Guarantee assures every guest will cruise in comfort while enjoying your cruise. All cruises are operated on first-class high-speed catamarans that provide an extremely stable cruise and can smoothly navigate through the narrow fjords and ice flows to reach the face of massive glaciers.

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Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise, Self-Drive

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(55)

from $278

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing local hires in order to give back to our community and give you the best possible tour experience. We want our guides to love Juneau as much as you do! This tour offers an additional hour at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. This gives you an hour and forty-five minutes to two hours to look at salmon, visit the Visitor's Center, and make the hike to Nugget Falls! Our fleet consists of only mammal-friendly jet boats, and the small size and intimate setting will make you feel right at home with the whales. We pride ourselves on our quick transfers between vehicles! We don't want you to wait any longer than you absolutely have to!

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Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(161)

from $199

Your three-hour cruise will take you into the heart of Alaska and introduce you to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska a way of life for five generations. You will see a bush floatplane takeoff alongside the boat, visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and see her champion sled dogs in action. Be immersed into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture when our Alaskan Native Guides take you on a personalized tour of the Chena Indian Village. The Binkley family invites you to experience a slice of Alaskan life!

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Riverboat Discovery Tour

3 hours

4.6

(1,370)

from $131

Likely to Sell Out

Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

When your ship anchors in Juneau port, get ready for a shore excursion pumped with adventure and incredible views. First, soar by helicopter over Juneau Icefield, and then land on Herbert Glacier to explore the remote landscape by foot. Learn about the surrounding Alaskan wilderness and capture memorable shots during your icefield walk. This tour includes hotel pickup and transportation to and from the helicopter facilities.

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(591)

from $484

Half-day Resurrection Bay & Wildlife Tour from Seward

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(166)

from $172

Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0

(80)

from $210

Alaska's dramatic glaciers are best experienced up close, and this full-day tour takes you right to them. Heading out from Juneau on a purpose-built expedition vessel, explore the Tracy Arm Wilderness Area from a vantage point on the water—a perspective many travelers miss. Snap photos of pristine scenery and experience the area's natural wonders from the comfort of the boat during this 8.5-hour adventure.

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Juneau Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area & Glacier Explorer

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(51)

from $329

Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(105)

from $220

The M/V Chugach Express brings guests face-to-face with Blackstone Glacier.

Drive the Seward Highway along the scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier. The Glacier Quest Cruise takes you from the quaint seaside town of Whittier to glacier-filled Blackstone Bay, a dramatic deep-water fjord where two tidewater glaciers and several alpine glaciers await. Keep an eye out for sea otters, Steller sea lions, bears, mountain goats, whales, and more! You will see several glaciers, including Tebenkof Glacier, named for Mikhail Demitrievich Tebenkof, an outstanding surveyor whose maps were the first charts of Alaska’s waters published in 1852. Northland Glacier rests majestically, clinging to the edge of the towering mountain. Blackstone and Beloit are tidewater glaciers that have carved a steep pathway to reach Prince William Sound’s saltwater. Cruise up close to these massive glaciers to watch for telltale signs of movement signaled by the distinct “pop” of glacier ice calving.

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Glacier Quest Cruise Self Drive

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(12)

from $224

Get acquainted with Ketchikan on a tour on a state-of-the-art amphibious vehicle that goes on land and water. This excursion combines a vehicle and boat tour to reveal the city from two perspectives. Take a tour of Ketchikan's rustic streets before splashing into the harbor for a different perspective of "Alaska's First City." Stop often to marvel at the beauty of it all, including the many gorgeous totem poles.

from $79

While most visitors only see the Mendenhall Glacier from crowded viewpoints, this tour takes adventurous travelers on a canoe trip to the base of the glacier for a completely different perspective of the majestic ice. With canoe lessons and a guide, the tour is open to first-time paddlers and the mellow water means you can take along a camera and capture the arctic cliffs, icebergs, and pristine blue ice.

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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1,486)

from $251

Interpretive Guides explain the geology of the wilderness

Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1,431)

from $377

Explore the bays and islands of Alaska on a whale- and wildlife-watching excursion off the coast of Ketchikan. Locally owned and family-run, this company prides itself on knowing the best up-to-date whale watching locations in the area. This ensures the greatest chances of spotting whales on your outing (though sightings are not always guaranteed), as well as other wildlife like bald eagles, harbor seals, and a wide variety of seabirds.

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Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(974)

from $178

Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(834)

from $348

Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

Don’t settle for seeing the Knik Glacier Pools from the ground or the air, instead pick a private excursion that gives you both aerial views and a mountaintop landing. Enjoy views and wildlife spotting from the helicopter, with no wings to get in the way. When you land, don your drysuit and paddleboard through crystal-clear glacial waters for stunning views of the snow-covered wilderness. Trail snacks are included.

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Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(63)

from $1,416

Waterfalls & Wildlife Scenic Cruise - Skagway, Alaska

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(140)

from $219

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