Things to do in Seward
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Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise: Icebergs & Whales★ 4.88 (2,175) · 6h
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Kenai Fjords: Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise & Glacier Views★ 4.77 (1,464) · 4h
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Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Seward★ 4.74 (1,223) · 6h
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Kenai Fjords Cruise from Seward: Whales, Glaciers & Calving★ 4.89 (791) · 7h 30mUS$ 319View ›
Seward Whale Watching Cruise: 8.5 hours, small group★ 4.95 (458) · 8h 30mUS$ 362View ›
Seward: Dog Sled Ride, Husky Kennel Tour & Puppy Cuddles★ 4.86 (456) · 1h 30mUS$ 126View ›
Seward: Helicopter & Dog Sledding on Godwin Glacier★ 4.87 (222) · 1h 30mUS$ 679View ›
Seward to Anchorage tour: Wildlife, glaciers & Turnagain Arm★ 4.91 (209) · 7hUS$ 227View ›
Resurrection Bay wildlife cruise: Bear Glacier & sea lions★ 4.78 (201) · 4h 30mUS$ 150View ›
Seward: Northwestern Glacier & Whale Cruise, 8 Hours★ 4.84 (200) · 8hUS$ 288View ›Top rated (6)
Dog Sledding in Alaska: Hands-On Experience with Iditarod MushersThis hands-on dog sledding activity in Alaska puts you behind the sled on a wheeled cart with a live guide and expert mushers from a Top 10 Iditarod Kennel. You'll run the dog team through a training course, learn what "Gee" and "Haw" mean, watch an active eagle's nest nearby, and get a presentation on mushing before cuddling husky puppies. Pickup is included; the experience runs about 75 minutes and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?You're doing the driving yourself on the wheeled cart, not watching a demonstration—the dogs respond to your commands and you steer the run. This suits anyone with a free afternoon who wants to handle the team rather than just observe, and it works for families because children ride along and get hands-on time with the puppies afterward.
Kenai Fjords cruise: Captain-led glacier and whale tourA seven-hour guided cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park departing from Seward, where your captain chooses the day's route based on current wildlife sightings, ice conditions and expert knowledge. The tour includes a wildlife guide, lunch and extended time on the water to maximize encounters with tidewater glaciers, whales, puffins, otters and sea lions. Dress in layers; binoculars and a camera are worth bringing.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want the captain's expertise to drive where you go—the flexible routing means you chase the morning's best wildlife reports instead of following a fixed itinerary, which is what turns a seven-hour boat ride into a hunt for breaching whales and calving glaciers.
Seward: Exit Glacier Ice Hike with Pickup & LunchYou’ll start your day in Seward with a local guide leading you through mossy forests up to Exit Glacier’s shimmering blue ice. Feel the crunch under your boots, learn stories of Alutiiq history, and share a simple lunch surrounded by wild silence. It’s more than a hike — it’s a memory that lingers long after you return.
Seward: Resurrection Bay Kayak to Tonsina PointYou paddle 1.5 miles across Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Point with a professional guide, explore the point and its wildlife, then paddle back — all in one morning. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with snacks and hot drinks. No kayaking experience is required, and the small-group format means the guide can adjust the pace and share details about the bay's geology, glaciers, and animals as you go.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try sea kayaking without committing to a full day or a remote wilderness trip — the short distance and guided pace mean you get the experience of paddling Resurrection Bay and spotting wildlife without the logistics of arranging your own transport or timing.
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise: Gray Whales in SpringResurrection Bay wildlife cruise from Seward is a 4-hour boat tour through protected waters in search of migrating gray whales and resident marine wildlife. An experienced captain and naturalist crew narrate the journey, sharing insights about the animals, the area's history and the landscape. Binoculars, coffee, tea and water are included; the boat operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions.Is it for me?This is a shared boat tour led by a captain and naturalist, so you watch and listen rather than navigate yourself—it suits anyone who wants to see migrating whales and marine wildlife without needing to know where to look or what you're seeing. The fixed 4-hour schedule and the crew's expertise mean the day is structured for you; you show up dressed for cold water and the rest unfolds.
Seward & Kenai Fjords: Exit Glacier, Dog Sled & LunchYou get a guided walk on Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords, a hands-on dog sled ride with Iditarod-trained dogs, salmon viewing at Bear Lake, and a full lunch with 13 choices—all with hotel or port pickup included and a guide who knows the region. The outdoor walking section runs about 90 minutes, and the tour coordinates with train arrivals so you don't lose time between transportation.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Seward and Kenai Fjords highlights—glacier, wildlife, and dog sledding—without arranging transport, park entry, or lunch yourself; the fixed itinerary and included guide are what fit everything into one day and sync with train arrivals.
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Seward: Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise 6 HoursYou board at the Seward terminal and spend six hours on the water through Resurrection Bay and into Kenai Fjords National Park, passing seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and approaching a tidewater glacier up close enough to hear ice calving. Lunch and captain's commentary are included; you bring layers and binoculars and book your vegetarian meal in advance if needed.Is it for me?Book this if your cruise schedule allows a full six-hour excursion and you want glacier and wildlife viewing without arranging separate transport from Seward—the boat departs and returns from the cruise terminal, and the timing is built around the tour, not around your ship's schedule.
Seward to Anchorage: Wildlife Tour & Glacier Views with PickupYou travel from Seward cruise port to Anchorage with a local guide, stopping at Exit Glacier, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Turnagain Arm, Potter Marsh, and Earthquake Park. Your luggage stays secured in the vehicle while you explore each stop. The journey takes four to five hours and includes water, snacks, and drop-off at the airport or downtown hotel.Is it for me?Book this if your cruise ends in Seward and you're flying out of Anchorage the same day—it turns the transfer into a final tour instead of dead time, and the luggage stays in the van so you're not managing bags between five stops.
Seward to Anchorage: Cruise Transfer & Glacier TourYou're picked up at the Seward cruise terminal and driven privately to Anchorage with a local guide, making stops at Exit Glacier, Turnagain Arm viewpoints, and optional wildlife centers along the way. The route covers the scenic Seward Highway and includes hotel or airport drop-off in Anchorage, so you skip the standard shuttle and see the landscape instead.Is it for me?Best for cruise passengers who want to skip the standard shuttle and see the Seward Highway and glaciers on the way to Anchorage—the private guide and flexible stops mean you're not locked into a fixed itinerary, and the drop-off at your hotel or airport saves you arranging ground transport separately.
