
If you are looking to take an Alaska cruise, then cruises departing from or visiting Seward are a great option. Seward is located between the Kenai mountains and the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. It is about a 2 ½ hour drive from Anchorage, which is where travelers typically fly into and out of when taking a cruise that uses Seward as a starting and/or ending port. Seward is famous for its historic community, the variety of marine wildlife, and breathtaking fjords and glaciers. Due to its northern location, cruises from Seward are typically only available between May and September.
Most cruises from Seward are one-way Southbound Alaska voyages, meaning that the ship typically sails south from Seward to a city like Vancouver. Among the cruise lines currently featuring cruises from Seward are Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and Royal Caribbean.
If you are looking to combine your cruise from Seward with a land package that explores Alaska even more in-depth, then an Alaska cruise tour is a fantastic option! Such Alaska cruise tours are currently available through Celebrity Cruises, Princess, Holland America Line and Royal Caribbean. View our Cruise Tours section for more information!
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The following cruise destinations can be visited on a cruise from Seward, AK. Select a destination to view the upcoming cruises that are available:
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These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Seward, along with a brief description:
♦ Kenai Fjords National Park
This national park, established in 1980, is home to the Harding Icefield, one of the largest icefields in the United States. Being able to visit this breathtaking park is just one of the many benefits of taking a cruise from Seward. This park is accessible by road via the Exit Glacier. There are many companies that offer tours of this park, providing you with great views of the lands and the wildlife that inhabit them (such as sea lions, black bears and whales).
♦ Exit Glacier
What cruise from Seward would be complete without a visit to a glacier? This glacier, part of the Harding Icefield, is located in Alaska's Kenai Mountains. Unlike many other glaciers, you can drive right up to this one! There are also a bunch of trails that lead to great views, as well as many tours (even Ranger-led walks) that take you there.
♦ Alaska SeaLife Center
Alaska's only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center is located on the shores of Resurrection Bay in Seward. Open since 1998, this center offers great educational programs (offered year-round) as well as a rehabilitation program for sick and injured marine animals. While at this interesting venue guests can enjoy up close encounters with octopus, sea lions, puffins and other sealife. In all, wildlife enthusiasts should definitely consider visiting the Alaska SeaLife Center before or after their cruise from Seward.
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