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We compared all 36 experiences in Seward so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 36 experiences from US$ 75 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise: Icebergs & Whales
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Most booked
Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise: Icebergs & WhalesA 6-hour Seward cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park to an actively calving glacier in Aialik Bay with captain narration, binoculars, heated cabin, and lunch.
2,187 reviews
4.88★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 287per person
Kenai Fjords Cruise from Seward: Whales, Glaciers & Calving
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★Top rated
Kenai Fjords Cruise from Seward: Whales, Glaciers & CalvingFull-day Kenai Fjords National Park cruise from Seward with two active tidewater glaciers, wildlife narration and deli lunch included.
795 reviews
4.89★
Duration
7h 30m
Next departure: 21 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 319per person
Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Seward
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Best value
Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from SewardSix-hour glacier and wildlife cruise from Seward through Kenai Fjords National Park with expert guide and lunch included, watch whales.
1,232 reviews
4.74★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per person

Recommended (7)

Seward Whale Watching Cruise: 8.5 hours, small group
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Seward Whale Watching Cruise: 8.5 hours, small group
461 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h 30m
fromUS$ 362per person
Seward: Dog Sled Ride, Husky Kennel Tour & Puppy Cuddles
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Seward: Dog Sled Ride, Husky Kennel Tour & Puppy Cuddles
457 reviews
4.86★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 126per person
Seward: Helicopter & Dog Sledding on Godwin Glacier
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Travelers' pick
Seward: Helicopter & Dog Sledding on Godwin Glacier
223 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 679per person
Seward to Anchorage tour: Wildlife, glaciers & Turnagain Arm
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Travelers' pick
Seward to Anchorage tour: Wildlife, glaciers & Turnagain Arm
210 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 247per person
Resurrection Bay wildlife cruise: Bear Glacier & sea lions
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Travelers' pick
Resurrection Bay wildlife cruise: Bear Glacier & sea lions
201 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 150per person
Seward: Northwestern Glacier & Whale Cruise, 8 Hours
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Travelers' pick
Seward: Northwestern Glacier & Whale Cruise, 8 Hours
201 reviews
4.84★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 288per person
Seward: Exit Glacier Ice Hike with Pickup & Lunch
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Seward: Exit Glacier Ice Hike with Pickup & Lunch
173 reviews
4.87★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 342per person

Top rated (6)

Kayaking and Hiking to Fort McGilvray in Seward
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Kayaking and Hiking to Fort McGilvray in SewardPaddle and hike to a WWII fort atop Caines Head in Seward, Alaska: guide, kayak gear and instruction included, no experience needed.
105 reviews
4.98★
Duration
8h
Next departure: 13 Sep 2027Instant confirmationfromUS$ 188per person
Dog Sledding in Alaska: Hands-On Experience with Iditarod Mushers
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Travelers' pick
Dog Sledding in Alaska: Hands-On Experience with Iditarod MushersRun a dog team yourself on a wheeled cart at a Top 10 Iditarod Kennel in Alaska, learning commands and mushing basics from expert handlers. Pickup included, about 75 minutes.
140 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 15m
Next departure: 26 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Kenai Fjords cruise: Captain-led glacier and whale tour
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Travelers' pick
Kenai Fjords cruise: Captain-led glacier and whale tourSeven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise from Seward with wildlife guide, lunch and flexible routing.
154 reviews
4.88★
Duration
7h
Next departure: 5 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 255per person
Seward: Resurrection Bay Kayak to Tonsina Point
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Seward: Resurrection Bay Kayak to Tonsina PointSea kayaking tour from Seward to Tonsina Point in Resurrection Bay. Includes hotel pickup, professional guide, snacks and hot drinks. 3 hours, small groups, wildlife viewing.
135 reviews
4.81★
Duration
3h–4h
Next departure: 4 May 2027Pickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 119per person
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise: Gray Whales in Spring
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Travelers' pick
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise: Gray Whales in SpringResurrection Bay wildlife cruise from Seward with experienced captain and naturalist guide: watch migrating gray whales, humpback whales, sea lions.
158 reviews
4.80★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 20 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 123per person
Seward & Kenai Fjords: Exit Glacier, Dog Sled & Lunch
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Seward & Kenai Fjords: Exit Glacier, Dog Sled & LunchFull-day Seward tour with Exit Glacier walk, Iditarod dog sled ride, salmon viewing and lunch. Hotel pickup, local guide. Coordinates with train arrivals.
127 reviews
4.78★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 22 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 237per person

Lowest price (10)

Exit Glacier Nature Hike: Guided Trail to Glacier Overlook
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Exit Glacier Nature Hike: Guided Trail to Glacier OverlookGuided hike from Exit Glacier Visitor Center along an undeveloped trail to an overlook of the glacier face and outflow plain.
23 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 17 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 75per person
Seward to Anchorage Bus Transfer: Cruise Embarkation Day
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Travelers' pick
Seward to Anchorage Bus Transfer: Cruise Embarkation DayShared motorcoach transfer from Seward Cruise Ship Terminal to Anchorage airport or hotels, timed to your cruise departure with restroom and luggage assistance.
10 reviews
4.30★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 28 May 2027Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Seward to Anchorage Transfer: Scenic Highway Direct
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Travelers' pick
Seward to Anchorage Transfer: Scenic Highway DirectTravel by motorcoach from Seward Cruise Terminal to Anchorage along the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway, with narration and comfortable seating for the journey.
34 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 14 May 2027Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Seward to Anchorage tour: Wildlife Center & Turnagain Pass
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Seward to Anchorage tour: Wildlife Center & Turnagain PassFour-hour drive from Seward Cruise Terminal to Anchorage with a stop at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
16 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 14 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Gray Whale Migration Tour Seward: Spring Wildlife
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Gray Whale Migration Tour Seward: Spring WildlifeSpot migrating gray whales on a spring tour from Seward's harbor into Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords, with expert guide, lunch and four hours on the water.
45 reviews
4.51★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 11 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 131per person
Seward: Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise 6 Hours
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Seward: Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise 6 HoursSix-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with tidewater glacier viewing, seabird rookeries, whale watching and lunch included. Pre- or post-cruise option.
68 reviews
4.79★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per person
Seward to Anchorage: Wildlife Tour & Glacier Views with Pickup
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Seward to Anchorage: Wildlife Tour & Glacier Views with PickupTransfer from Seward cruise port to Anchorage with stops at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Exit Glacier, and Turnagain Arm. Includes guide and snacks.
61 reviews
4.87★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Seward to Anchorage tour: Exit Glacier, wildlife, seaplanes
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Likely to sell out
Seward to Anchorage tour: Exit Glacier, wildlife, seaplanesFrom Seward port, ride through Kenai Fjords to Exit Glacier, then along Turnagain Arm spotting whales and sheep.
46 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8h 30m
Next departure: 2 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Seward to Anchorage Day Tour: Glacier, Wildlife & Beluga Point
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Seward to Anchorage Day Tour: Glacier, Wildlife & Beluga PointSix to eight hours from Seward cruise port to Anchorage hotel, with stops at Exit Glacier's accessible trail.
11 reviews
4.64★
Duration
6h–8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Rafting Resurrection River from Seward: Class II-III rapids
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Rafting Resurrection River from Seward: Class II-III rapidsRaft the Resurrection River from Seward with a professional guide, starting with hotel pickup and a safety briefing.
31 reviews
4.84★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 21 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 340per person

More options (10)

Seward Wilderness Hiking: Hidden Trails with a Local Guide
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Seward Wilderness Hiking: Hidden Trails with a Local GuideHiking tour in Seward with a professional guide, hotel pickup and trekking poles included. Choose between a morning or full-day adventure into the backcountry.
55 reviews
4.78★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 21 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 342per person
Seward to Anchorage: Cruise Transfer & Glacier Tour
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Seward to Anchorage: Cruise Transfer & Glacier TourTransfer from Seward cruise port to Anchorage with stops at Exit Glacier, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Turnagain Arm. Includes guide and hotel drop-off.
28 reviews
4.79★
Duration
8h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 2,049per group
Harding Icefield Trail Hiking Tour from Seward
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Harding Icefield Trail Hiking Tour from SewardHike the Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park from Seward with a professional guide, lunch and round-trip transport included.
16 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Next departure: 21 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 342per person
Horseback Riding in Seward: Bald Eagles and Resurrection Bay
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Horseback Riding in Seward: Bald Eagles and Resurrection BayRide through rainforest and along Resurrection Bay shores in Seward, Alaska, with a professional guide and a maximum of six riders per group. No experience needed.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 10 May 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 328per person
Seward Helicopter Dogsled Tour: Drive Sled Dogs on Glacier
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Seward Helicopter Dogsled Tour: Drive Sled Dogs on GlacierFly over Resurrection Bay to a glacier, then drive your own sled-dog team with an Iditarod champion's mushers and dogs on real snow.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 15 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 925per person
Best of Seward Alaska Full Day Tour: City, Glacier & Wildlife
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Best of Seward Alaska Full Day Tour: City, Glacier & WildlifeFive-hour Seward tour with historical city walk, lunch at Ray's Waterfront, Alaska SeaLife Center admission.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 15 May 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 170per person
Seward to Anchorage cruise transfer: Narrated drive with stops
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Seward to Anchorage cruise transfer: Narrated drive with stopsThree-hour transfer from Seward cruise terminal to Anchorage with a guide who narrates the Turnagain Arm drive and stops for photos.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,250per group
Seward to Anchorage: Glacier, Wildlife & Scenic Drive
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Seward to Anchorage: Glacier, Wildlife & Scenic DriveSeward to Anchorage tour with Exit Glacier, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Beluga Point. Includes guide, snacks, water, and transport.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,800per group
Seward to Anchorage: Glacier, Wildlife & Coastal Views
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Seward to Anchorage: Glacier, Wildlife & Coastal ViewsPrivate transit tour from Seward to Anchorage with Exit Glacier, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Beluga Point. Includes guide, vehicle, snacks.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,200per group
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tour: Private Boat, Max 16 Guests
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Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tour: Private Boat, Max 16 GuestsSearch Resurrection Bay on a 53-foot vessel with 360° decks for whales, otters, seals, eagles and puffins in small groups of under 16 over 4 hours.
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENfromUS$ 2,250per person

Seward at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise: Icebergs & Whales, US$ 287 (6h, 4.88★ · 2,187).
  • Top rated: Kenai Fjords Cruise from Seward: Whales, Glaciers & Calving, US$ 319 (7h 30m, 4.89★ · 795).
  • Best value: Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Seward, US$ 230 (6h, 4.74★ · 1,232).

Of the 36 experiences: 28 with free cancellation, 33 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup and 24 bookable last-minute.

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