The 5 Best Seward Tours

1.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,756 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $265Our pick

6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward for glacier calving, seabird islands, and wildlife spotting, with lunch, binoculars, and hot cabin seating.

“The crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make sure we saw all types of wildlife including different types of whales, seals, otters, sea lions and many birds. Viewing was great from all places in the boat. And the glaciers were fantastic. Closest I’ve ever been to a glacier!”

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2.Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,156 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165Best value

4-hour Kenai Fjords wildlife cruise from Seward Harbor, passing Bear Glacier and Cape Resurrection while hunting for whales and otters.

“This is a 4 hours tour with so much fun, educational and so many wildlife spotting. The crew was amazing in taking carr of everyone logistically and happily. The captain shares ao much stories about Seward, each species we saw dueing. It was really mesmerizing tour along with the hospitality. During our cruise time, they even picked up a slice of floating icebergs and served glacial margaritas which was cute. Totally recommend taking this tour. They also have sea-sickness meds on the cruise , so you just have to show up yourself.”

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3.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,036 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with warm cabin views, real captain narration, glacier calving, and seabird rookery stops.

“Wonder experience! The staffs are so friendly and the scenic view from cruise is amazing. I strongly recommend this tour.”

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4.Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 736 reviews · from $265

Seward’s Kenai Fjords catamaran cruise finds whales, sea otters, and tidewater glaciers, with an onboard deli lunch included.

“It was fantastic! Captain Laura did everything she could to put marine life in front of us! We followed the activity of a humpback whale for 30 minutes and she often stopped to view wildlife we found along the shoreline! It was a great experience and our party of 8 was extremely happy with the entire experience! The crew was most helpful and very engaged with the passengers!”

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5.Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 605 reviews · from $250

6-hour Kenai Fjords catamaran cruise from Seward with lunch, binoculars, wildlife spotting, tidewater glacier views, and optional local beer.

“This was the highlight of our trip! The beauty of the Kenai fjords is indescribably beautiful. The catamaran was comfortable and the lunch was great! All the crew was available to all! What an incredible experience. Don’t miss it!!”

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