Seward
Tours, Day Trips and Cruise Shore Excursions
About
Seward, Alaska
Seward, Alaska is a seacoast town 128 miles south
of Anchorage.
The town is reached by a paved
seashore-and-mountain highway. Abrupt mountain
slopes cloaked in shaggy summer greens and
perpetual snows form an impressive backdrop for
this progressive city of some 4,000 people. The
town is named for William H. Seward, who
arranged for Alaska's purchase from Russia.
It became a town-site in 1903 to serve as a
terminal construction point for the Alaska
Railroad. Today, Seward is best known as the
gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, one of
the Alaska's treasures with abundant wildlife
and spectacular glacier scenery. This lush
coastal wilderness is home to abundant wildlife
including humpback and orca whales, puffins, and
Stellar sea lions. The Alaska SeaLife Center, is
Seward Alaska's newest attraction with exhibits
of sea mammals and fish that make their home in
the frigid North Pacific.
IMPORTANT: If
you are arriving Seward by cruise ship, please
include ship name on your reservation
form! Prices listed include all taxes and fees
(port fees) that apply.

Prices listed include all tax and fees!
Experience
Seward / REAL ALASKA TOUR
Tour 122

$133 adult, $81 child (2-11 years)
Learn about Seward’s fascinating
history while enjoying the beautiful scenery as
you tour the area. Hear about the Iditarod trail
and see first-hand the effects of the 1964
Earthquake. Next, enjoy a short walk along the
nature trail to the face of Exit Glacier, one of
the few glaciers you can walk to in Alaska.
Watch for mountain goats, moose or bear on the
mountainside. During the salmon runs, you can
watch the salmon swimming upstream to spawn. A
hearty lunch will be served at nearby
Resurrection Roadhouse before you travel to the
Seavey homestead and experience a 1.5 hour
Wilderness Dog Sled Ride and Tour. At the end of
this fun-filled day, your driver will return you
to your hotel, cruise ship or the Alaska
Railroad depot. All local transportation and
lunch are included.
Duration: 6 hours.
Departure time:
11:15am. Daily departures: May 8 - September
19, 2010.
WILDERNESS SLED DOG RIDE AND TOUR
Tour 121

$61 adult, $30 child (2-11 years)
Tour Mitch Seavey's
Iditarod Racing Kennel, meet famous sled dogs,
cuddle adorable puppies, dress up as an Iditarod
musher, and take in the spectacular Alaskan
wilderness as you mush for two miles with an
Iditarod racer. Voted "Best Dog Sled Tour
in Alaska" and designed for guests of all ages
and abilities. Free shuttle from Seward.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Departure times: 8:30am, 10am, 11:45am,
1:45pm, 3:30pm, and 6pm.
Daily
departures: May 8 - September 19, 2010.
***
we are happy to sell this excursion in
conjunction with one of our tour packages or at
least 3 other excursions.
HELICOPTER
FLIGHT SEEING
$320 per person* with glacier landing
Tour
128
(2 person minimum required to operate these
tours)
Take
a spectacular helicopter flight over some of the
most majestic mountains in Alaska.
Watch for
mountain goats, eagles, bears, moose and
other wildlife while flight seeing over the
Kenai Mountains and surrounding area of the
Kenai Fjords National Park. Upon landing on
Godwin Glacier, walk amongst the excited sled dogs
at the camp or just take a short walk on
10,000 year old ice.
Duration: 45 minute flight time plus 1 hour at the
glacier.
Departure times:
every hour between 8am and 6pm.
Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your
departure.
Daily departures:
June 1 - August 31, 2010, dependent on
glacier conditions.
*Passengers
weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a
half.
GODWIN Glacier
Dogsled Adventure:
Tour 130
$480 per adult, $459
per child 12 years
& under*
(2 person minimum required to operate this
tour)
Imagine running a
team of huskies on snow in the summer! This
exciting tour combines helicopter flight seeing,
a glacier landing, and dog sledding. During your
flight, enjoy breathtaking views of Resurrection
Bay and glacier-carved mountains. On the way to
Godwin Glacier, watch for mountain goats, moose,
and eagles. At the glacier, you will be greeted
by over 80 Alaskan husky dogs. An experienced
guide will explain the history of dog sledding
in Alaska and share stories from their own
Iditarod races and back country experiences.
Excitement is in the air as the team is hooked
up and you take off across the snow field. Spend
time riding in the dog sled as well as driving
the team. This truly is a once in a lifetime
experience!
Duration: 45 minute
flight time plus 1 hour at the dog sled camp.
Departure times:
every hour between 8am and 6pm. Please plan to
arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure.
Daily departures:
June
1 - August 31, 2010, dependent on glacier conditions.
*Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a
seat and a half.

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FULL
DAY COMBO FISHING TRIP Tour 131A
$323 per person (minimum age 8 years)
Enjoy a full day fishing trip
for halibut, bottom fish (such as rockfish and
lingcod) and salmon. Your friendly, experienced
captain will take you to some of the best fishing grounds
in Alaska. Depending on the fishing conditions,
the comfortable boat may drop anchor or drift over large
reefs and gravel beds. In addition to great
fishing, each trip also provides unparalleled sightseeing and wildlife viewing opportunities in Kenai
Fjords National Park and surrounding waters. All
fishing gear, including custom stand-up rods,
lever drag reels, tackle, and fish filleting is included;
fish processing and shipping is NOT included.
Duration:
approx. 10 hours, subject to weather conditions.
Departure time:
6:30am.
Daily departures:
May
1 to September 15, 2010.
Important Notes For Fishing Trips:
Our Seward charter fishing rates
include the mandatory
sales tax
and port fee. One day fishing non-resident
license ($20) or one day King Salmon Stamp ($10)
are NOT included (prices are subject to change).
Licenses can be purchased online with the Alaska
Department of Fish and Game, or in Seward.
Prices are subject to fuel surcharge.

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Click here for a route map of all Kenai Fjords
cruise options.
KENAI
FJORDS NATIONAL PARK CRUISE Tour 124

8am departure: $152 adult, $78
child 2 - 11 years, $5 infants 0-1 years
11:30am departure: $163
adult, $83 child 2 - 11 years, $5 infants 0-1
years Kenai Fjords National Park boasts abundant
wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers, and
breathtaking scenery. As you cruise through
Resurrection Bay, keep watch for Stellar Sea
Lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles and whales. Cruise past the Alaska Maritime National
Wildlife Refuge, home to a large variety of
birds, on your way to either the Holgate or Aialik
Glacier to watch for glacier calving. A deli-style lunch
is served onboard. The cruise is approximately
110 miles round trip.
Duration: 6 hours. Daily departures as follows:
8:00 AM (June 19 - August 22, 2010) & 11:30 AM (May
15 - September 30, 2010)
Orange Route
on map.
FULL DAY KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK CRUISE
Tour 127 
$173 adult, $87 child 2 - 11 years, infants
0-1 years free On
this 110-mile round trip you travel through the
Kenai Fjords National Park and the Chiswell
Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Watch for
Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles
and even whales. See examples of Alpine, Cirque,
Piedmont and Tidewater glaciers. Witness glacier
calving up-close with a stop at either Holgate
or Aialik Glacier. A National Park Ranger is
onboard to answer questions; they also conduct a
Junior Ranger program for children. Tour includes a salmon and
prime rib all-you-can-eat-buffet.
Duration:
7.5 hours. (or 6-hour 11:30am catamaran cruise
with same lunch for same rate)
Departure time:
10:00am. Daily departures:
May 29 - August 29, 2010.
Orange Route
on map.

KENAI FJORDS
NATIONAL PARK CRUISE with FOX ISLAND
Tour 125

$174 adult, $89 child 2 - 11 years, $5 infants
0-1 years
This cruise is the only
scheduled departure to the Aialik Glacier, the
largest tidewater glacier in Kenai Fjords
National Park. Enjoy a deli-style lunch on board as you
cruise through Resurrection Bay to a glacier for
a chance to witness glacier calving. The area is
also home to plenty of marine wildlife. On the
return, the
cruise stops at Fox Island for a grilled Alaskan
salmon and prime rib dinner at the lodge. Vegetarian
options available on request.
Duration: 8.5 hours.
Departure time: 10am.
Daily
departures: May 29 - August 29, 2010.
Red Route
on map
Northwestern Fjords Cruise
Tour 126

$184 adult, $94 child 2 - 11 years, $5 infants
0-1 years Travel deep into the heart
of Kenai Fjords National Park to the magnificent
Northwestern Fjord. Keep watch for wildlife
as you cruise through Resurrection Bay and past
the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
You'll experience this
glacially-carved region known for its three
tidewater glaciers, steep cliffs, and rich
waters abundant with wildlife. A stop will be
made at a glacier to hopefully see glacier
calving. Cruise includes a
continental breakfast and deli-style lunch
served on board. Distance
is
approx. 150 miles roundtrip.
Note: The first several
hours of this cruise follow the same route as the
above shorter cruises.
Duration: 9.5 hours
Departure time:
9am.
Daily departures: June 5 - August 30, 2010.
Blue Route
on map

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GUIDED SEA KAYAKING

Tour 134: 3-hour trip:
$70 per person (minimum age 8* years)
This is a fun and adventuresome way to explore the
spectacular beauty of Resurrection Bay. Come
face to face with sea otters and other marine
life as you paddle in your two person kayak
along the shoreline of Head State
Recreation Area. No experience necessary;
instruction and all equipment provided.
Departure time:
9am
and 1pm, with an additional 6pm departure
available from May 15 through August 22.
Daily departures:
May
8 - September 6, 2010.
*Children 8 and older
are welcome on the 9am and 6pm departures. Since
afternoons tend to be windier in the Bay, the
minimum age for the 1pm tour is 12 years.

Tour 135: 8-hour day trip:
$139 per
person (minimum age 12 years; 2 people minimum
required)
Explore the beauty of Resurrection Bay during
this full day kayaking trip. Depart from Lowell
Point and paddle your two person kayak to Caines
Head State Recreation Area. Enjoy a beachside
lunch and then hike to a waterfall or, if
weather and time permits, to Fort McGilvray for
a scenic overlook of the bay. No
experience is necessary; instruction and all
equipment provided.
Important Note: This tour is very active and can
require up to 12 miles of paddling and up to 5
miles of hiking.
Departure time: 8:00am.
Daily
departures: May 15 - September 6, 2010.
RESURRECTION HIKE & PADDLE
Tour 133

$139 per
person (minimum
age 12 years; 4 people minimum required)
Spend the day experiencing two
perspectives of the landscape of the Kenai
Peninsula. This adventure combines a morning hike
along the Resurrection River with an afternoon
paddle along the shores of Resurrection Bay. Tour
includes roundtrip transportation from Seward
Small Boat Harbor, kayaking instruction and
equipment, a bakery lunch and snacks.
Duration: 7 hours.
Departure time: 9:00am.
Daily
departures: May 29 - September 6, 2010.
GRAY WHALE WATCHING CRUISE
Tour 250B

$88 adult, $46 child (2-11yrs), $5 infants
(0-1yr)
Witness this amazing
annual migration of California Gray Whales,
traveling over 5,000 miles from Baja California,
to the nutrient rich waters of Alaska's Bering
Sea. Get a front row seat as these magnificent
mammals pass by the mouth of Resurrection Bay.
Watch for their bushy, heart shaped blow rising
up to 13 feet in the air. A hot lunch is
included. Note: Whale sightings are common but
not guaranteed.
Duration: 4 hours.
Departure time: 12pm.
Departures: Friday and Saturday April 9 -
April 30; Daily May 1 - May 21, 2010.

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