About Major Marine Tours
Major Marine Tours is one of Southcentral Alaska's most established marine sightseeing operators, running glacier and wildlife cruises out of Seward and Whittier — both within easy driving distance of Anchorage. Founded in 1992, the company has built a loyal following among visitors who want to experience Alaska's dramatic coastline, tidewater glaciers, and marine wildlife from the deck of a comfortable touring vessel. Their fleet includes several USCG-certified catamarans and mono-hull vessels, each designed with heated cabins, outdoor viewing decks, and onboard meal service.
Their flagship offerings include the Kenai Fjords National Park cruise from Seward, which ventures deep into the park to see calving glaciers, humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, puffins, and Steller sea lions. From Whittier, they operate Prince William Sound glacier cruises that visit some of the region's most accessible tidewater glaciers. All cruises include a freshly prepared meal — typically Alaskan salmon and prime rib — and a National Park Service ranger is often aboard to narrate wildlife sightings and glacier geology. Cruise durations range from half-day to full-day options.
What makes Major Marine Tours stand out is their combination of value, comfort, and genuine Alaskan hospitality. Unlike bare-bones charter operations, their larger vessels provide stable, spacious platforms ideal for families and older travellers. The included meal eliminates the need to pack lunch for a full-day excursion, and the crew's deep knowledge of local waters means sightings are frequent and well-narrated. For Anchorage-based visitors, Major Marine offers one of the easiest ways to experience Alaska's glacier-carved coastline without flying.
