Kenai Fjords vs. Northwestern Fjords tour - bird rookeries?

[lawahoo2001]

Which tour is best to see the bird rookeries? I know you're likely going to see them on the long (9hr) northwestern fjord tour. Any chance of seeing them on the shorter 6hr tour? We'd love to see puffins in the wild.

[Budget Queen]

Yes, you will see puffins on the 6 hour tour. Unless you are going past the first few days of Sept, since they return to sea.

[Budget Queen]

If you happen to be on the east coast, and get to Maine, a superior puffin location, since you access an island and get into bird blinds, is a boat tour out of Jonesport Me, with Nortons.

[SEPyle]

Which tour is best to see the bird rookeries? I know you're likely going to see them on the long (9hr) northwestern fjord tour. Any chance of seeing them on the shorter 6hr tour? We'd love to see puffins in the wild.

 

This last August we did the Kenai Fjords 6 hour cruise thru Renoun. We really enjoyed sailing slowly past the bird rookeries, seeing many varied varieties of birds, including puffins. We also saw hundreds of puffins swimming around a couple humpback whales.

 

I'll attach our pics so you can see for yourself! We loved every minute of our 6 hour cruise!

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/TASharon1/SewardAlaska2008?feat=directlink

[lawahoo2001]

absolutely beautiful photos! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to go. :)

[SEPyle]

Thanks, when I look at the pictures it reminds me why I love Alaska so much!

 

The captain that day said he wished he had a $1 for every puffin out there. On our first trip to Alaska we saw some Puffins at the SeaLife Center, but there's nothing like seeing them in the wild!

 

Enjoy every minute of your trip!

[mamadot]

What tour group did you go with? We are trying to decide!

[lovetocruise99]

Are there any shorter Kenai cruises or are they all 6 hours? Also is it rough and do people get seasick very often? It looks so very beautiful.

[Budget Queen]

Are there any shorter Kenai cruises or are they all 6 hours? Also is it rough and do people get seasick very often? It looks so very beautiful.

 

You need at LEAST 6 hours on the water. Don't even consider anything shorter, in my opinion.

 

Yes, part of this usually is rough sailing, and yes, I see sick passengers every trip. Key is PREVENTION, and being prepared. Consult a health care professional for advice. I also see plenty of sick passengers on cruise ships. Be prepared all the way around.

 

It is a top tour choice, and too excellent to miss.