Seward

It is located conveniently in the Prince William Sound and acts as a gateway to the Kenai Peninsula and the rest of Alaska. Therefore, if only for a couple of hours or a couple of days, many people who have visited Alaska have seen Seward at one time or another.

Only the lucky ones have visited Seward for days at a time, a region with some outstanding fishing sites, great sea kayaking opportunities, and wonderful hiking trails.

Recently, tourism in Seward has exploded, which has come as a bit of a shock to the citizens of this once small town. It's a bit of a mystery why travelers all over the world are showing such universal interest in this remote location, but perhaps Seward business proprietors and visitors like myself have plugged the city so much that our advertising has paid off.

Seward is one of the oldest cities in Alaska, and the area was first recognized in 1793, when the governor of Russia, Alexander Baranof, stopped here and named Resurrection Bay. He then built a ship which unfortunately sank, and not too much was heard about Seward until 1903. At this time the town evolved into a big Alaskan port city because companies were interested in building a railroad here that would run north and south for miles. This venture failed, but all of the talk brought gold prospectors, settlers, and workers whose families and kin would stay here for good.

• Exit Glacier Walking Tour
  You will visit Exit Glacier, the only area of Kenai Fjords National Park accessible by road. Upon arrival at the Exit Glacier Visitors Center, you will begin your walk up to the glacier, while your guide provides narration about the effects of glaciers on the topography. Once you arrive at the glacier, learn about the vegetation and natural habitats surrounding a glacial environment. You will return to the Visitors Center via one of the many walking trails, before departing for the short drive back to the lodge.
  
  
• Grand View Train Transfer
  Experience your transfer between Seward and Anchorage aboard the historic Alaska Railroad's Grandview Train! This transfer option offers a relaxing way to experience Alaska's scenic landscape and awe inspiring views, some of which are only visible via the train. You may also experience sightings of wildlife, which inhabit the forests along the route. The dining and lounge cars offer varied food & beverage options (at an additional charge) plus added areas for relaxation. This option also provides the convenience of your train arriving and departing directly on the ship?s dock at the terminal facility in Seward, Alaska.
  
  
• Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
  Board a dayboat in Seward for a wildlife and glacier cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, providing maximum opportunity for seeing whales, sea lions and otters, a massive tidewater glacier and the beauty of the glacially carved cliffs of the park. After your cruise, transfer to Anchorage by motorcoach.
  
  
• Portage Lake & Glacier Cruise
  Upgrade your transfer between Seward and Anchorage by adding on a visit to Portage Lake for a spectacular one-hour cruise to Portage Glacier aboard the mv Ptarmigan, and cruise within 300 yards of this actively calving glacier.
  
  
• Seward Fishing
  Fish the rich waters of Resurrection Bay on this half-day excursion from Seward. You will first pick up your fishing license and board your charter boat, equipped with the finest tackle, navigation and fish finding electronics and safety gear. The boat has private restroom facilities and heated, enclosed cabins with seating. Your captain is a long-time Alaskan and has fished the waters of Seward for many years. He will decide what you will fish for based on season and availability.
  
  

• Chugach National Forest
  
  
• Alaska Sealife Center