Seward Excursions

Seward offers you the opportunity to get out and see the beauty of our 49th state. Whether you're taking a scenic cruise in Resurrecton Bay, Portage lake or in the Kenai Fjords National Park, visiting the Alaska Sealife Center, hiking on a glacier, going on a Sled Dog tour or just checking out the pretty town of Seward, you'll have a great time. Just be aware, all of the cruise lines' excursions offered in Seward are for the benefit of northbound passengers, so if you're leaving from Seward, get there early in the day and do your own thing.

Cruise ships in Seward dock at the Seward Cruise Terminal, which is located about one-half mile from the downtown area. The Seward Trolley provides transport into downtown, leaving the Cruise Terminal every half hour.

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Last Updated: January 17, 2012

Anchorage Shuttle

Seward to Anchorage - Transfer by Cruisetrain/ Grand View Train Transfer
5 hours

Traveling from Seward to Anchorage becomes an adventure when taking the Alaska Railroad. You'll be seated in a unique, single-level dome car that features great panoramic views of the Alaska wilderness on the "Glacier Express."

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Seward to Anchorage - Transfer by Motorcoach
2½ to 3 hours

Ply the Seward Highway through the beautiful Kenai Peninsula to Anchorage. The motorcoach makes stops at the downtown Egan Convention Center and at the Anchorage International Airport.

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Seward to Anchorage - Explore Anchorage
8 hours

Ply the Seward Highway through the beautiful Kenai Peninsula to Anchorage, where you'll visit the Anchorage Museum, the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center and Wildberry Park.

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Aquatic Tours

Kenai Fjords
8½ hours

Explore the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park on a 6-hour narrated cruise that takes you to Aialik Glacier, the most active tidewater glacier in the park. The opportunity to witness the park's marine life is great.

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Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
6½ to 7 hours

Explore the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park on a 6-hour narrated cruise that takes you to Aialik Glacier, the most active tidewater glacier in the park. The opportunity to witness the park's marine life is great.

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Kenai Fjords Cruise & Fox Island Dinner
10 hours

Explore the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park on a 10-hour narrated cruise that takes you to Aialik Glacier, the most active tidewater glacier in the park. The opportunity to witness the park's marine life is great.

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Kenai Fjords Cruise with Lunch
8¾ hours

Board a sightseeing vessel for a 5-hour, 55-mile roundtrip adventure cruise through the waters of Resurrection Bay. Highlights include the scenery, Bear Glacier and viewing the wildlife up close and personal.

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Kenai Fjords Cruise with Lunch & Airport Drop-Off
12½ hours

Board a sightseeing vessel for a 5-hour, 55 mile-long wildlife cruise, during which you'll explore Resurrection Bay and its wildlife. You'll visit several types of glaciers before re-boarding a motorcoach for the scenic drive to Anchorage.

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Seward to Alyeska--Tour Upgrade to Include Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
8½ hours

Explore the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park on a 6-hour narrated cruise that takes you to Aialik Glacier, the most active tidewater glacier in the park. Following the cruise, travel by motorcoach to Alyeska.

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Kenai Fjords Cruise with Lunch & Sealife Center
8¾ hours

Begin your day's explorations with a narrated drive through the city of Seward, then visit the Alaska Sealife Center. Next, board a sightseeing vessel for a 5-hour, 55-mile roundtrip adventure cruise through the waters of Resurrection Bay.

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Kenai Fjords Cruise with Lunch, Sealife Center & Airport Drop-Off
12½ hours

Begin your day's explorations with a narrated drive through the city of Seward, then visit the Alaska Sealife Center. Next, board a sightseeing vessel for a 5-hour, 55-mile roundtrip adventure cruise through the waters of Resurrection Bay. Then take a motorcoach for the beautiful and scenic ride to Anchorage.

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Portage Lake & Glacier Cruise
4½ to 5 hours

Traveling by bus to Portage Lake, you'll enjoy a one hour cruise on the lake, coming within 300 yards of the glacier. Your excursion continues by bus along the Turnagain Arm en route to Anchorage.

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City Tours

Day in Anchorage via Motor Coach
9½ to 10 hours

Enjoy a scenic drive up the Seward Highway to Anchorage, where you'll have up to 5 hours to enjoy all that Anchorage has to offer: delicious food options and local shops selling "Made in Alaska" items, native baskets, jewelry and jade items.

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Eco Tours

Alaska Sealife Center
2 to 2½ hours

Enjoy a self-guided exploration of this world-class marine research and rehabilitation facility. You'll come nose-to-nose with endangered Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, giant Pacific octopus, then watch puffins fly underwater.

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Exit Glacier Tour
3 hours

Experience Exit Glacier, one of only a handful of walk-in glaciers in Alaska. On this narrated mile-long hike, you'll experience the terminus of the glacier first-hand.

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Exit Glacier Hike
3½ hours

Experience Exit Glacier, one of only a handful of walk-in glaciers in Alaska. On this mile-long hike, you'll experience the terminus of the glacier first-hand. Then visit the Exit Glacier Nature Center, or take a stroll on some of the nearby trails.

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Sled Dog Tours

Ididaride Wilderness Sled Dog Ride
2½ hours

Hosted by 2004 Iditarod champion Mitch Seavey, this tour takes you to his dog kennel, then you'll experience a two-mile summer dog sled ride. Note: this tour does not operate on snow.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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