Resurrection Bay Cruise

Watch for wildlife while cruising the sheltered waters of Resurrection Bay, a deep fjord on the Kenai Peninsula. The first governor of Russian Alaska named the bay for its calm waters after finding refuge there when sailing during a violent storm. The serenity enhances the natural beauty of this wild landscape, which couldn’t be more majestic. As you skirt along the rugged coastline, you will likely pass large bird rookeries and colonies of sea lions. Other commonly spotted wildlife includes orcas, Dall’s porpoise and seals. You may even see a number of humpback whales breaching the water’s surface as they feed using an ingenious communal method known as bubble-netting. The ship’s captain will provide commentary of the natural spectacles that you are bound to witness. Bear Glacier is one of them. The longest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, it terminates into a lake that is usually dotted with icebergs.