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    Explore Lake Clark Bear Viewing Cruise From Ninilchik

    Boat to Lake Clark for guided bear viewing or halibut fishing

    4.7 stars• 281 reviews
    From$450/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    6 Hours

    Includes

    Captain, Fishing gear, Bait

    Highlights

    Depart Ninilchik aboard the M/V Sea Stallion and ride across Cook Inlet to Lake Clark National Park for guided bear and wildlife viewing by boat. Or choose a halibut fishing trip with gear, bait, and fish cleaning included.

    • Cruise across Cook Inlet from Ninilchik aboard the Sea Stallion
    • Scout Alaskan brown bears from a safe distance with a guided shore visit
    • Choose halibut fishing on select days with rods, reels, tackle, and bait
    • Bring lunch, snacks, and beverages for the day on the water
    • Plan for a tide-determined meet time and depart about 30 minutes later
    • Tip the crew 15% to 20% or about $20 to $25+ per crewmember

    What's Included

    • Captain
    • Fishing gear (rods, reels, tackle)
    • Bait
    • Fish cleaned upon arrival to the dock
    • Hip waders if you do not have your own

    Things to know

    No halibut fishing on Wednesdays. Fishing licenses are not included and must be purchased in advance. Viewing a 12-minute National Park Service orientation film is required for commercially guided visitors before visiting the park’s coastline.

    Cancellation Policy

    50% non-refundable deposit plus initial booking fee per person required to book. Pay in full 60 days prior. Cancel 60+ days prior for a refund of payments made; deposit/booking fee non-refundable unless trip is canceled due to weather or mechanical issues. If weather/mechanical prevents trip and can’t reschedule, 100% refund.

    FAQs

    Plan for a tide-determined meet time. You depart about 30 minutes after the meet time.

    No. Halibut fishing is not offered on Wednesdays.

    Bring your camera, personal rain gear, and a packed lunch/snacks plus water or other beverages.

    Meeting details

    Ninilchik, Alaska

    Experience provided by Ninilchik Charters

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    Halibut Charter

    $450

    Halibut Charter

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    Bear Viewing Admission

    $810

    6 Hours

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Captain ron was a very experienced and personable boat captain, i would definitely recommend booking. With you folks and we'll book again with you when I come back out. Thank you so much for the fun. The experience and just the good conversation. All of you folks are so exceptional at your jobs. I just really appreciated it. Thank you so much.

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    Rick Sandoz

    July 8, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captain ron was a very experienced and personable boat captain, i would definitely recommend booking. With you folks and we'll book again with you when I come back out. Thank you so much for the fun. The experience and just the good conversation. All of you folks are so exceptional at your jobs. I just really appreciated it. Thank you so much.

    Photo of Rick Sandoz

    Rick Sandoz

    July 8, 2026

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