Shore Excursions in Seward

While in Seward, embark on one of Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruises during a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Soak up the sights on this 6-hour morning cruise aboard a warm and spacious vessel that navigates you past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. Take in a bounty of wildlife sightings, including whales, sea lions and birds. Visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge for wonderful views of seabird rookeries, and enjoy a delicious lunch on board.

Alaska's remote Kenai Fjords National Park is home to rugged wilderness, numerous glaciers, quiet coves, and scores of wildlife. This tour takes you to some of the most untouched regions of the park to spot wildlife like Steller sea lions, whales, and sea otters. You may also see glaciers calving, a dramatic and exhilarating sight. The tour includes a complimentary breakfast and deli lunch, plus free coffee, tea, and water. Beer, wine, and snacks are available for purchase.

Join a small-group tour for a 3.5-hour cruise around the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay from Seward. Travel for 55 miles (88km) round-trip into the wildlife-rich waters for up-close encounters with Alaska's massive bird rookeries and sea lion colonies, passing whales, and otters. Choose from two departure times from Seward for this small-group tour.

Discover Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay, and Aialik Bay on a 6-hour small-group cruise from Seward. Hear live commentary from the informative National Park Ranger guide as you look for Alaskan wildlife such as whales, sea lions, sea otters, and puffins, and stop at Holgate Glacier to float among the icebergs. Upgrade your cruise with an onboard buffet that features Alaska salmon and prime rib.

Make the most of your shore time and explore the beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day tour. Hop aboard the catamaran and sail around the national park keeping an eye out for orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions, and more. Listen to informative commentary onboard as you observe these massive glacial formations and watch for calving.

Discover one of Alaska's most beautiful creatures, the gray whale, during this 4-hour whale watching cruise. Head to Resurrection Bay with your group and watch the annual migration of gray whales from Baja California to the Bering Sea, generally from late February to May. Keep an eye out for other animals such as orcas, sea lions, humpback whales, bald eagles, and porpoises as you take in the beautiful Alaskan landscape.