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Immerse yourself in the Alaskan wilderness on a cruise through the Kenai Fjords National Park from Seward. Aboard a warm and spacious vessel, cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords and try your luck spotting wildlife like whales, sea lions, and birds. Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard and visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge for great views of seabird rookeries.

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.

Drive your own sled-dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers, handlers and dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. You can stand on the runners and mush a dog team or just sit on the sled and the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes, and take pictures with your favorite dogs. After the mushing experience the helicopter whisks you off to a remote shoreline landing to view stunning glaciers and icebergs.

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.

Treat yourself to an abundance of wildlife viewing with this 4-hour Kenai Fjords cruise in Resurrection Bay from Seward Harbor. Travel 55 miles (round-trip) along a rugged coastline and snap plenty of memorable photos as you sail past Bear Glacier. Sail close to sea lion colonies and seabird rookeries, and keep your eyes peeled for whales, sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, eagles and mountain goats.

See the sights of Seward and visit Kenai Fjords National Park on this combo tour with lunch. With a guide, you'll stop by "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail, the home of the annual sled dog race, and marvel at Exit Glacier. Look for mountain wildlife, and take a dog sled ride to round out this Alaskan experience.

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.

In early summer, orcas frequent the Kenai Fjords in search of food. This half-day whale-watching cruise—the only orca-focused cruise in Seward—takes you into Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Rather than following a set route, your captain navigates to orca hot spots of the day. Hear the whale's haunting calls through a hydrophone, and learn about orcas and their behavior from the captain and crew.

After spending time exploring the coastal city of Seward, take a relaxing train ride to your next destination, Anchorage. This evening train ride travels through rugged mountain landscapes and scenic coastline on a spacious train car. Easily take in the views with large, panoramic windows and open vestibules. The Alaska Railroad is only open during the summer months, providing plenty of sunlight to enjoy your ride.

Explore the waters of Resurrection Bay from aboard a kayak with this guided tour, suitable for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. You can expect to see all sorts of wildlife, from sea otters and harbor seals to bald eagles. If you visit during the late summer, you may also get the chance to stop for a walk along Tonsina Creek to see fish spawning.

Take in the glaciers, mountains, and fjords of the Kenai Peninsula on a tour that combines a helicopter flight with a snowmobile tour of Godwin Glacier to fit two epic excursions into one day. Ideal for visitors looking for a remote Alaskan adventure, a helicopter provides access to the difficult-to-reach glacier and doubles as a sightseeing flight.