Top Seward On the Water

Experience up-close views of glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park on this cruise. Enjoy 100 miles (round-trip) of jaw-dropping scenery as the captain and crew explain the surrounding geology and wildlife. Sail past the majestic Holgate Glacier and witness chunks of glaciers break off and crash into the water. Get your camera out near Chiswell Islands, home to thousands of nesting seabirds. In addition to the sights, enjoy a complimentary brunch or deli lunch.

Kick off your morning with a pleasant half-day kayaking tour along Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Point from Seward. Follow a guide close along the shore and see wildlife such as otters, eagles, sea lions, bears, and Alaskan salmon during spawning season. Enjoy snacks and warm beverages before paddling back. This outing offers a scenic and engaging experience suitable for participants aged 8 and older.

Sail the waters of Resurrection Bay in search of Californian gray whales on a half-day cruise from Seward. These huge mammals arrive here every March through May on their annual migration northward into Alaska’s waters. Watch for these incredible beasts and other whale species, as well as other wildlife, and view the luminous blue glaciers crowning the surrounding mountains.

Check out the Alaskan landscape while rafting along the Resurrection River on this small-group, hassle-free adventure. Your guide organizes all your gear, plus round-trip transportation from Seward, so you don’t need to plan any of that. Before you head out, learn all about the paddling instructions from your guide. Then head out into the rapids, with mountains all around you.

Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based on current conditions, wildlife reports and expert insights. More time on the water and more freedom means more opportunities for costal Alaska magic, from breaching whale sightings to moments spent marveling at calving tidewater glaciers.

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. Stay warm as you sail past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords, and heighten your chance of spotting whales, sea lions, and birds with the help of your captain, who puts the sights into context.

Discover the glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day catamaran cruise. Enjoy jaw-dropping scenery as an experienced naturalist provides engaging commentary. In Aialik Bay, watch for the calving of tidewater glaciers, when chunks of ice break off and crash into the water. From the comfort of a heated cabin, spot Steller sea lions, orcas, humpbacks and puffins that call these waters home. Enjoy a complimentary deli lunch onboard.

Don’t miss the only daily tour that visits the majestic Northwestern Fjord, home to three amazing tidewater glaciers and numerous alpine glaciers, part of Kenai Fjords National Park. This cruise from Seward takes you through Alaska’s crystal blue waters and gives you jaw-dropping scenery of glaciers and an array of marine life. Gain insight into the area’s geological history from a wildlife guide, and enjoy lunch onboard.

Trade the temperamental waves of the ocean for the calm waters of Bear Lake on this 3.5-hour kayak or canoe tour. Located just north of Seward, the salmon-run lake is also home to black and brown bears. Watch sockeye salmon make their way over the weir, or a low dam. Kids as young as three years old are welcome on this family-friendly outing. (Children six and under must ride in canoes.) See salmon wriggle and swim alongside your kayak or canoe. Hotel transport included.

Search the waters of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park for gray whales on this 4-hour cruise from Seward. In the spring, gray whales migrate more than 5,000 miles from Baja California to Alaska’s Bering Sea in search of food. Learn about the whales from your crew, who are also wildlife experts. Keep your camera out for other wildlife sightings, including rookeries, seals and sea lions, and Dall’s porpoises. Bonus: A light lunch with a freshly baked cookie is included.