Seward is a quiet small town to start your exploration on beautiful parks and mountain scenery in the area. It is a good base to visit Kenai Fjords National Park. With abundant activities to enjoy in Seward, this is a place not to be missed.
Travel Tips
- Seward provides town shuttle in summer, easily commuting between city center, cruise terminal and train station
- private shuttle bus run routinely between town and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center for Exit Glacier.
- if arriving from land, plan your trip around Coastal Classic Train schedule which is a great fit to both Kenai Fjords National Park land tour and/or boat tour.
- if arriving from sea, choose cruises docked Seward not Whittier if not planning private shuttle.
Portage Glacier
We arrived the area from sea and disembarked at Whittier port. Since we were a large group, we booked a private shuttle and were able to enjoy attractions along the way to Seward. We stops at Portage Glacier, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Canyon Creek and also get into Kenai Fjords National Park to visit Exit Glacier. You could do all above in one day and spend another day to visit Kenai Fjords National Park from sea. Don’t miss a scenic train ride between Anchorage and Seward. Glaciers and nice mountain views are along the way. The train also stops half way at Girdwood to accommodate Alyeska tourists.
Misty ocean view from south tip of Seward
Coastal Classic Train
Alaska Sealife Center are good places for seniors and kids to stroll around. Take these when you have more time in Seward.
Alaska Sealife Center
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
More about Kenai Fjords National Park.
Super windy at Exit Glacier
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