Seward Activities: Things To Do in Seward, Alaska
There are so many Seward activities you will want to plan ahead! Hike to the base of Exit Glacier, day cruise along the jagged cliffs lining the blue green waters of Kenai Fjords National Park, and view the incredible amount of wildlife and natural beauty surrounding Seward.
Wildlife and Glacier Cruises
Take an exciting wildlife and glacier cruises into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park with our sister company, Kenai Fjords Tours. This day cruise is a "must-do' on any Alaska vacation. See calving glaciers and hordes of Alaska wildlife, like humpback and orca whales, sea otters, sea lions, and seabirds. A variety of departure times daily
Duration: tours range from 3 to 8 hours.
View Kenai Fjords Tours cruise options
Sea Kayaking Adventures
Fox Island kayaking tours offer paddling opportunities in one of Alaska's finest locations, deep in wilds of Resurrection Bay. All kayaking tours are combined with a wildlife and glacier cruise, offering a unique way to experience Seward's maritime ecosystem. Paddling tours are accompanied by naturalist guides while you explore the beauty and wonders of Fox Island.
View Kenai Fjords Tours cruise and kayak combos
Exit Glacier Hike
Travel along the Resurrection River toward Exit Glacier as your guide provides narration about the topography, vegetation and natural habitats surrounding a glacial environment. Walking routes vary based on tour departure and may include the Overlook Loop Trail and/or the Nature Trail.
Departs three times daily: 8:30am, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
Duration: 2 hour tour
See the Seward Windsong Lodge tour desk to arrange this tour.
Alaska SeaLife Center
Explore beneath the surface on a self-guided tour through this amazing marine research facility. Learn about the research and rehabilitation of marine wildlife rescued in Alaska. Visit the touch tank to feel the rough edge of a sea star or the prickly sea urchin, soft sea cucumbers or sea anemones and more!
Summer Hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Duration: allow at least two hours, more for "behind the scenes' tour
See the Seward Windsong Lodge tour desk to arrange this tour.
Ididaride Dog Sled Tour - 2004 Iditarod Champion
Visit the sled dog kennel of 2004 Iditarod Champion, Mitch Seavey. See how an Alaskan musher trains sled dogs and continues the great tradition of mushing in Alaska! Ride behind a team of dogs through a training course set up to keep the dogs in shape all year long.
Departs three times daily: 8:30am, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
Duration: 2 hour tour
See the Seward Windsong Lodge tour desk to arrange this tour.
Saltwater Fishing
Tackle the mighty halibut or reel in an Alaskan salmon that will be the envy of your friends back home! All gear is provided by the captain. Fishing licenses and king salmon tags are additional. Departures for Half Day and Full Day Charters.
See the Seward Windsong Lodge tour desk to arrange this tour.
Seward on a Shoestring - Free Stuff to Do
Seward Shopping
Local artists produce watercolors, pottery and hand-blown glass that can be found in the many galleries in Seward. Get your Christmas shopping done early by giving handcrafted gifts from Alaska. The lodge provides a complimentary shuttle to town and back.
Historic Seward Walking Tour
The local paper, the Seward Phoenix Log, offers a walking tour of historic buildings and sites around Seward. Pick up the map before you leave Anchorage at the Anchorage Visitors Cabin downtown, or keep an eye out in Seward at the Seward Chamber of Commerce (2001 Seward Highway, Seward, AK), or at any number of locations downtown or at the small boat harbor.
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