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What Wildlife Can You See on Your Cruise?

Port by port: what is seen, in which months, and whether you see it from the ship, from shore or on a tour.

Wildlife in Seward

Humpback whaleCommonOn a tour

Humpbacks are in Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay April to November. Source Source 2

Sea lionCommonOn a tour

Steller sea lions use rocky haul-outs in spring and early summer. Source Source 2

Bald eagleLikelyOn a tour

Bald eagles are named among Kenai Fjords birds. Source Source 2

OrcaLikelyOn a tour

Resident, transient and offshore orcas use the park waters; no month list is published. Source Source 2

PuffinLikelyOn a tour

Horned and tufted puffins; listed viewing season mid May to August. Source Source 2

Sea otterLikelyOn a tour

Sea otters are listed among marine mammals on Kenai Fjords tours. Source

Black bearPossibleOn a tour

Black bears are seen along the shoreline. Source Source 2

Gray whalePossibleOn a tour

Gray whales pass Resurrection Bay on the spring migration, peak April and May, most often near the bay mouth; numbers vary year to year. Source Source 2 Source 3

Mountain goatPossibleOn a tour

Mountain goats are seen on coastal cliffs. Source Source 2

Your Cruise, Stop by Stop

Type the official name of your ship, then choose your sailing.

Likelihood words (common, likely, possible, rare) summarise what parks, tour operators and tourism boards publish. Each row links its source.

Months only: we never claim one day is better than another.

Last reviewed October 22, 2026

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