Top Seward Outdoor Activities

Treat yourself to an abundance of wildlife viewing with this 3.5-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.

Ride a dog sled through Alaska's wilderness trails on a tour from Seward. In addition to your sled ride, you get to tour the kennel, cuddle husky puppies, and learn about canine athletic training. The sleds feature comfortable, padded seats and wheeled summer sleds that allow you to experience a dog sled ride regardless of the weather. 

Watch the Alaskan wilderness awaken on this 6-hour morning cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park from Seward. Aboard a warm and spacious vessel customized for comfort, cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords and take in a bounty of wildlife sightings, including whales, sea lions and birds. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board, and visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge for great views of seabird rookeries. Don’t miss one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises!

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.

Admire the icy blue waters of Resurrection Bay as your boat glides past glaciers, snowcapped mountains and dramatic cliffs. On this 5-hour cruise into the Kenai Fjords across Resurrection Bay, keep watch for whales, puffins and otters with the help of a wildlife guide. Step onto the shores of beautiful Fox Island, and sink into a mouthwatering lunch at a private lodge. This Resurrection Bay cruise gives you the chance to learn about the area’s natural history and skip stones at a pebble beach.

Journey deep into the Alaskan wilderness on this full-day cruise from Seward through Kenai Fjords National Park. Aboard a spacious vessel customized for comfort, travel past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords and take in a  bounty of wildlife sightings, including whales, sea lions and birds. Visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge for great views of seabird rookeries. Enjoy an onboard lunch and stop at a private lodge on Fox Island for a delicious dinner.

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.

On this shore excursion from Seward port, gaze out over the icy waters of Resurrection Bay as your boat glides past massive glaciers, snowy mountains and jagged cliffs. Spot whales, puffins and otters with the help of a wildlife guide on board. Once you reach Fox Island, admire its rain forests and remote beaches, and settle in at a private lodge for a tasty meal. Gain more insight into the region’s geological history from a National Park Ranger.

Journey to the remote, glacier-carved Northwestern Fjord in the Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day small-vessel cruise from Seward. Pass through Resurrection Bay, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Resurrection, Granite Pass, and Harris Bay. Whether you’re a birder or whale-watching enthusiast, you’ll likely to snap plenty of photos of humpbacks, orcas, Steller sea lions, seabirds and more. Watch for glacial calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. Light breakfast and lunch are included on board.

Experience a dog sled ride pulled by a team of huskies and mushers along the Godwin Glacier, offering sweeping views of Alaska's snowy landscape. Your 90-minute tour includes travel to the glacier from Seward round-trip by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of this majestic state.

Fly from Seward to Bear Glacier, soaring over Resurrection Bay with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and massive icebergs. From waterfalls to old-growth forest, the scale of the Alaskan landscape is best seen from the air, and traveling by helicopter means you'll get an eagle's-eye perspective on the coast. When you reach Bear Glacier, you'll be looking straight down at Kenai Fjords National Park's largest glacier, and one of the world's biggest glacial moraines.

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.

Discover the beauty of Alaska’s old-growth, Pacific forests—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind, thrilling way to take in the scenery—during this small-group ziplining experience. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet in Seward, and take a short shuttle trip to the course. Following an introduction and training, take to the skies and explore eight ziplines, three suspension bridges, and more. As you go, admire the forest scenery, plus views of the Kenai Mountains.

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.

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 9-hour 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 breakfast and lunch on board.

In Alaska, you can track inland or head out to sea but deciding whether to traverse the rugged terrain or take on the icy waters can be a difficult choice. This Caines Head Kayak and Hike to Historic WWII Army Fort combines both under the supervision of a guide who will keep you safe along the way. First, hike your way to Fort McGilvray and then kayak to Miller's Landing.

Touch down on the Godwin Glacier as part of a scenic 30-minute helicopter tour from Seward. You'll have 15 minutes to admire the glacier, take some photos and enjoy sweeping aerial views of Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay, the Godwin Glacier, and more.

See glaciers, wildlife, and majestic mountains as you take a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park and enjoy dinner on board. While many cruises through the fjords are too short to see much of the wildlife and scenery, this dinner cruise includes ample time on board so you have the chance to spot whales, eagles, puffins, and more.

Explore fishing villages, traverse the Kenai Mountains, and spot Alaskan wildlife during a private transfer service between Seward and Anchorage. Getting from Seward to Anchorage presents a logistical challenge for visitors planning to fly out of Anchorage, but this tour turns your cruise ship transfer into a chance to explore Alaska. A private guide shapes the trip to fit your group’s interests and wraps up the day by showing you around Anchorage.

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.

The Iditarod Trail is the longest and most famous sled-dog race in North America. Learn firsthand what it would be like to experience life on the trail on this 75-minute sled-ride and kennel tour. Meet an Iditarod musher, learn some commands used for the dog team, and then go for a ride. Visit an eagle’s nest, enjoy a multimedia presentation on dog mushing, and cuddle with some adorable husky puppies.

A one-of-a-kind Alaskan experience that should not be missed, this 45-minute helicopter flight from Seward takes you to Bear and Aialik glaciers. Nestled among snow-covered peaks, Bear Glacier rests above a remote lagoon studded with massive icebergs the size of houses. See the walls of Aialik Glacier dropping into the ocean. Take photos of cascading waterfalls, old-growth forests and turquoise-blue water that surround a frozen landscape carved by millennia of advancing and retreating ice. Enjoy aerial views of Kenai Fjords National Park.

While your ship is docked in Seward, hop on a boat for a 9-hour shore excursion of the Northwestern Fjord, home to three amazing tidewater glaciers and numerous alpine glaciers, part of Kenai Fjords National Park. Wind through Alaska’s crystal blue waters and snap frame-worthy photos of marine life and Harding Icefield, one of the largest in the country. Learn about the area’s geological history from a wildlife guide, and enjoy breakfast and lunch on board.

Enjoy aerial views of Alaska's natural beauty on a 1-hour scenic helicopter flight from Seward. Fly over the massive Bear Glacier in Resurrection Bay, and cross the mountains to Aialik Bay. You might see bears, whales, calving ice sheets, giant icebergs, and more as you explore the area around Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest by air.