KEnai FJORDS TOURS ALASKA S #1 WILDLIFE AND GL ACIER CRUISE Cathy Hart Cathy Hart Accept no substitutes. Operating since 1974, Kenai Fjords Tours has the largest day cruise fleet in Southcentral Alaska and over 40 years of experience. Kenai Fjords Tours Fleet All Meals Included! Seating 150 passengers, our custom state-of-the-art catamarans and sightseeing vessels offer multi-level walk-around viewing decks, warm spacious inside seating, large picture windows and are restroom equipped. Please call ahead for special requests. Wheelchair accessible options are available. All of our tours include a free meal included in the price of the tour. Many cruise departures include a stop at Fox Island for a remote Alaska experience. On Fox Island, enjoy a complimentary wild Alaska salmon and prime rib meal. Add a half-pound of chilled Alaska king crab for a nominal fee. On all other cruises, a complimentary meal is served onboard. A vegetarian option is available upon request. On all tours, a complimentary, piping-hot chocolate chip cookie is served onboard to each guest. Staff Our captains average 12 years of experience in Alaska. Through narration and a keen eye for spotting wildlife, they share their passion for this rich marine environment. 9 Kenai Fjords Tours
Breathe in the ageless spirit of Kenai Fjords National Park aboard Alaska s newest fleet of custom catamarans and sightseeing vessels. Plan a family trip or charter a boat for conference team building, a private dinner cruise or employee appreciation day. Plan a family reunion or a wedding ceremony and celebration at our lodge on Fox Island. Several different cruise options Free parking in our private lot with free shuttle to the Seward Small Boat Harbor Private charters available National Park Service Partnership Free wildlife guide Exclusive visits to Fox Island National Park Service presentation on Fox Island Junior Ranger Program Day lodge accommodates 300 guests Free meals included in the price of every tour Groups and Charters Charters are available year-round in Seward. Group transportation to Seward by coach or rail can be arranged. What to wear Even on the warmest summer days, the temperature on the water can be cool, especially in front of the glaciers. We recommend guests dress in layers so they are comfortable at the different stages of the cruise. All our vessels offer heated, enclosed cabins, but to really experience the wildlife and glaciers of Kenai Fjords, you ll want to spend some time on the observation decks. Those planning to be on the outside viewing decks should bring a rainproof jacket, hat and gloves. Comfortable walking shoes with rubber soles are also important. Kenai Fjords Tours 1304 Fourth Avenue, Seward, AK 99664 KenaiFjords.com/trade
National Park Tour FOX MEAL FOX ISLAND VISIT WILDLIFE GUIDE & CHECKLIST Resurrection Bay Cruise Northwestern Fjord Tour PARK RANGER SEABIRDS MARINE MAMMALS GLACIERS UP-CLOSE Routes will vary based on wildlife activity, weather and ice conditions. Arrows at beginning of cruise descriptions are color coded to match corresponding routes on map. 11 Kenai Fjords Tours
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruises For those with limited time, our Resurrection Bay Cruises are perfect. Each cruise follows the coastline of Resurrection Bay, viewing wildlife, a piedmont glacier (a glacier that terminates on land rather than in the ocean) and magnifi cent scenery. Guests learn about the natural history of the area from our experienced captains narration. Both Resurrection Bay Cruises include a stop at Fox Island for a remote Alaska experience. On Fox Island, enjoy a complimentary wild Alaska salmon and prime rib meal. Add a half-pound of chilled Alaska king crab for a nominal fee. Gray Whale Watch Tour (Early Season Excursion) Every year, the gray whales return to Alaska. Witness the amazing annual migration of California gray whales, traveling over 5,000 miles from Baja California to the nutrient-rich waters of Alaska s Bering and Chukchi Seas. This 4-hour tour follows the Resurrection Bay Cruise route and runs in April and May with an emphasis on watching for gray whales as they migrate past the opening of the bay on their way to the Chukchi and Bering Seas. 4-hour Tour Resurrection Bay Tour & Fox Island Experience 4.5-hour Tour FOX May 16 - September 7 $99.00 $49.50 12:00 p.m. departure Includes lunch at Fox Island Fox Island Dinner Cruise Fri. and Sat.: March 27 - April 18, March 31; Daily: April 24 - May 15 $89.00 $44.50 12:00 p.m. departure Includes lunch on board 3.5-hour Cruise FOX June 13 - August 9 $69.00 $34.50 5:00 p.m. departure Includes dinner at Fox Island Vegetarian option available upon request. Rates are quoted per person. Please see Taxes and Fees section for additional information. *Child Rates: Tours: child rate applies to children 2-11 years old. Infants under the age of 2 travel free. Transportation: infants under the age of 2 travel free when carried by adult. If infant occupies seat, child rate applies. 12
National Park Tour FOX MEAL FOX ISLAND VISIT WILDLIFE GUIDE & CHECKLIST Resurrection Bay Cruise Northwestern Fjord Tour PARK RANGER SEABIRDS MARINE MAMMALS GLACIERS UP-CLOSE Routes will vary based on wildlife activity, weather and ice conditions. Arrows at beginning of cruise descriptions are color coded to match corresponding routes on map. 13 Kenai Fjords Tours
National Park Tours This is Alaska s most popular wildlife and glacier cruise! These 6-hour and 8.5-hour wildlife and glacier cruises give passengers the chance to view an active tidewater glacier. Guests will also see a variety of wildlife that resides in the park. The 8.5-hour tour includes our Fox Island Experience, where guests step ashore on Fox Island for a complimentary buffet-style dinner of wild Alaska salmon and prime rib. Guests can add a half-pound of chilled Alaska king crab for a nominal fee. While dining, a National Park Ranger presentation reveals facts and important information about the area to our guests. 6-hour Tour May 17, 24, 29; June 1, 7 August 17, 20, 23, 24, 30; Sept. 6, 13 $149.00 $74.50 Northwestern Fjord Tour Our premium 9-hour tour cruises deep into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. This glacially carved region is known for its fi ve tidewater glaciers, steep cliffs and abundant wildlife. Our tours are the best way to see this pristine National Park and its inhabitants. We also visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, island home to teeming sea bird rookeries. Approximately 150 miles roundtrip. Includes breakfast snack and lunch on board. 9-hour Tour June 6 - September 1 Daily $184.00 $92.00 9:00 a.m. departure Includes breakfast snack and lunch on board 8:00 a.m. departure Includes lunch on board May 9 - September 27 Daily; October 3 $149.00 $74.50 11:30 a.m. departure Includes lunch on board 8.5-hour Tour FOX May 23 - August 23 Daily $172.00 $86.00 10:00 a.m. departure Includes lunch on board and dinner at Fox Island Vegetarian option available upon request. Rates are quoted per person. Please see Taxes and Fees section for additional information. *Child Rates: Tours: child rate applies to children 2-11 years old. Infants under the age of 2 travel free. Transportation: infants under the age of 2 travel free when carried by adult. If infant occupies seat, child rate applies. 14
Transportation to and from Seward Getting to Seward by Rail Travel aboard the Alaska Railroad to Seward. Watch the rocky cliffs to see Dall sheep. Continue this breathtaking journey through the Portage Valley and Grandview, by Spencer Glacier and into Seward. Keep a sharp lookout for moose, mountain goats and black bears! Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic Rail Service May 9 - September 13 Anchorage > Girdwood > Seward 6:45 a.m. depart Anchorage 8:05 a.m. depart Girdwood (Alyeska) 11:05 a.m. arrive Seward (Kenai Fjords National Park) 6:00 p.m. depart Seward (Kenai Fjords National Park) 8:55 p.m. arrive Girdwood (Alyeska) 10:15 p.m. arrive Anchorage Round Trip / One-Way Rates Round Trip $141.00 $71.00 One-way $89.00 $45.00 Round trip with GoldStar Dome Train Upgrade with meal $293.00 $168.00 One-way with GoldStar Dome Train Upgrade with meal $165 ANC-SWD $91 ANC-SWD $175 SWD-ANC $101 SWD-ANC Vegetarian option available upon request. Rates are quoted per person. Please see Taxes and Fees section for additional information. *Child Rates: Tours: child rate applies to children 2-11 years old. Infants under the age of 2 travel free. Transportation: infants under the age of 2 travel free when carried by adult. If infant occupies seat, child rate applies.
Getting to Seward by Motorcoach Relax in the comfort of a deluxe motorcoach as you travel the National Scenic Byway along Turnagain Arm. Keep a lookout for Dall sheep, beluga whales, the bore tide and more! As you reach the summit of Turnagain Pass, you will be amazed with the beauty of Alaska s vast wilderness. The Park Connection The Park Connection is ideal for Anchorage visitors who will spend one or more nights in Seward, and for cruise ship passengers arriving in Seward and heading north to Anchorage. Park Connection Service May 16 - September 13 To Seward 3:00 p.m. depart Anchorage (museum) 6:00 p.m. arrive Seward (Seward Windsong Lodge, Harbor, Cruise Ship Docks) To Anchorage 10:30 a.m. depart Seward (harbor and cruise ship docks) 10:45 a.m. depart Seward Windsong Lodge 1:30 p.m. arrive Anchorage (museum and airport) Round Trip $130.00 $65.00 One-way $65.00 $32.50 The Summer Express The Summer Express is a perfect choice for Anchorage visitors spending the day (or several days) in Seward and who want to make the most of their time. Summer Express Service May 16 - September 13 7:00 a.m. depart Anchorage (Egan Convention Center) 9:45 a.m. arrive Seward (Seward Windsong Lodge and Small Boat Harbor) 6:30 p.m. depart Seward Small Boat Harbor 6:45 p.m. depart Seward Windsong Lodge 9:30 p.m. arrive Anchorage (Egan Convention Center and airport) Round Trip $110.00 $55.00 One-way $55.00 $27.50 The Winter Shuttle The Winter Shuttle operates by request only and is ideal for conferences and conventions, meetings and groups or any special occasion. Alaska Heritage Tours Coach Service Approx: March 27 - May 15 and September 14 27 available only on running tour dates 7:30 a.m. depart Anchorage Hilton (3rd Ave. & E St.) 11:10 a.m. arrive Seward Small Boat Harbor 6:00 p.m. depart Seward Small Boat Harbor 8:30 p.m. arrive Anchorage Hilton (3rd Ave. & E St.) Round Trip $74.00 $37.00 Vegetarian option available upon request. Rates are quoted per person. Please see Taxes and Fees section for additional information. *Child Rates: Tours: child rate applies to children 2-11 years old. Infants under the age of 2 travel free. Transportation: infants under the age of 2 travel free when carried by adult. If infant occupies seat, child rate applies. 16
2015 Taxes and Fees Product Kenai Fjords Tours Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Seward Windsong Lodge Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge Package Fuel Surcharge* * * * * AHT Spring/Fall Shuttle to Seward Exit Glacier Tour AHT Packages Non-Owned Products Tax 7% sales tax 5% bed tax 3% sales tax 3% sales tax (add 4% for bookings within the City of Seward) 7% sales tax on transportation originating in Seward only 3% sales tax Port Fees** $3.50 per person $3.50 per person All rates are quoted in USD. *We reserve the right to add fuel/energy charges at our sole discretion and will communicate any anticipated changes to the best of our ability. In the event that a fuel/energy surcharge is added, it is subject to respective sales tax. Infants under the age of 2 are not subject to a surcharge. ** Please note infants under the age of 2 are not subject to the port fee and the port fee is not subject to tax. ALL TAXES AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 38
Cathy Hart Cathy Hart We know the land, we know the people and we d love to share it all with you. The staff of CIRI Alaska Tourism, including Alaska Heritage Tours, Kenai Fjords Tours, Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, Seward Windsong Lodge and Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge are committed to providing the best experience in Alaska for your guests. Alaska Native owned and operated, we pride ourselves on helping to create memorable vacation experiences and enjoy sharing our knowledge and love of Alaska with guests. We offer superior customer service and spectacular products in the most desired destinations in Alaska. Contact any of our friendly representatives today to get your questions answered. Although our representatives specialize in particular areas, they are each able to provide information about packages and rates for all of our products. Sarah Laschober Reservations Manager slaschober@ciri.com (907) 777-2820 (877) 258-6877 Krystal Meyer Assistant Reservations Mgr. kmeyer@ciri.com (907) 777-2810 (877) 258-6877 Roberta Caenapeel Sales Manager - Lodging lodgesales@ciri.com (907) 777-2829 (866) 845-6338 Dawn Venters Sales Manager - Marine marinesales@ciri.com (907) 777-2839 (877) 258-6877 ciritourism.com/trade CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation 509 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Minority Business Enterprise MBE #PS0313