Top Seward Day Trips

NEW for 2025! 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.

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.

Hit the road with the Alaska Self-Guided Bundle, including tours for Anchorage, Seward, Homer, and Denali. Cruise the Seward Highway for glacier views, coastal wildlife, and big mountain scenery, then follow the Sterling Highway through turquoise lakes and Kenai Peninsula towns to Homer. From Anchorage, head north on the Parks Highway via Eagle River, the Mat-Su Valley, and Talkeetna to Denali State Park and Denali National Park. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

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.

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.

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle for Anchorage to Homer and Seward drives across the Kenai Peninsula. Includes Potter Marsh, Girdwood, and the Alyeska Aerial Tram, Beluga Point, Bird Point, Portage Valley, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Kenai River at Cooper Landing, Russian River Falls, Ninilchik, and Homer Spit. GPS-triggered stories play automatically with offline access as you reach Summit Lake, Mount Iliamna Viewpoint, Exit Glacier, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

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.

Fly in a helicopter to stay at a private heated yurt at the edge of the Bear Glacier Lagoon. There are two yurts available, each with a queen size bed. On site staff will provide all food, and is available to give guided hikes, make a camp fire in the evenings with s'mores as set up games for entertainment. Guided kayaking at no additional charge! This is an all inclusive experience, just bring a small overnight bag and enjoy the Alaskan outdoors. This is a beautiful location for a restful getaway in nature.

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.

Journey to the remote, glacier-carved Northwestern Fjord in the Kenai Fjords National Park on a full-day cruise from Seward. Whether you’re a birder or whale-watching enthusiast, get the chance to snap plenty of photos of humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, seabirds, and more. Watch for glacial calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. A light lunch of sandwiches is served midday.

Make the most of your time in Seward by hiking into the Kenai Fjords National Park during this full-day excursion. Don’t worry about getting lost, as you’ll be accompanied by a professional backcountry wilderness guide throughout, meaning you can instead focus on enjoying your picturesque surroundings, including the Harding Icefield.

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.