Top 10 Water Tours in Seward

Destination: Seward.
Experience the beauty of Resurrection Bay, its abundant marine life, and beautiful glacial vistas on this Seward kayaking excursion from Lowell Point. On this trip, we paddle the shoreline of Resurrection Bay, where encounters with sea otters, sea birds, bald eagles, and leaping salmon are common. Our day will include a paddle along the coastline and walking through a temperate rain forest. We’ll explore Tonsina Point with its ghost forest, late-season salmon stream, and beautiful mountain views from its beach. Enjoy a picnic lunch and possibly a visit to a waterfall. Participants must be 8 years old and a minimum of 50 lb to participate. Paddlers over 6'4" or 250 lb will not fit in our kayaks.
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Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Seward.
Experience the beauty of Resurrection Bay, its abundant marine life, and beautiful glacial vistas on this Seward kayaking excursion from Lowell Point. On this trip, we paddle the shoreline of Resurrection Bay, where encounters with sea otters, sea birds, bald eagles, and leaping salmon are common. Our day will include a paddle along the coastline and walking through a temperate rain forest. Along the way, we'll enjoy a snack and beverages. Participants must be 8 years old and a minimum of 50 lb to participate. Paddlers over 6'4" or 250 lb will not fit in our kayaks.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Seward.
The team at Saltwater Safari Tours will guide you on your Kenai Fjords National Park adventure! We offer both full and half day tours of the Kenai Fjords National Park on our fast and stable 53' vessels Legend and Legacy. Unlike other tour companies that pack their vessels with several hundred guests, we limit our groups to a maximum of 16 passengers, offering a comfortable and more personalized experience! Our 360° walk-around decks, roomy cabin and short passenger list all adds up to a comfortable and enjoyable trip into the Kenai Fjords National Park!
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Seward.
Travel to remote areas in Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day adventure cruise. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this 8.5 hour cruise explores the untouched area of Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. This cruise travels with a smaller group for a more intimate cruising experience, providing the best opportunity for up-close views of wildlife and glaciers. A full day on the water allows the captain plenty of time to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, home to humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and many types of seabirds. You will spend time in front of the impressive Northwestern Glacier, an actively-calving tidewater glacier. A deli lunch is included.
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Duration: Around 8 hours and a half.

Destination: Seward.
NEW for 2025! Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based on current conditions, wildlife reports and expert insights. More time on the water and more freedom means more opportunities for costal Alaska magic, from breaching whale sightings to moments spent marveling at calving tidewater glaciers.
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Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Seward.
While making our way to our kayaking location, learn about life in Seward from your driver-guide, who will narrate as we make our way through town. As we leave the paved streets of Seward, we’ll travel along the shoreline of Resurrection Bay on the gravel surface of Lowell Road. We’ll view turquoise blue waters and beautiful mountain vistas while we travel comfortably by van to our beach. Participants must be 8 years old and a minimum of 50 lb to participate. Paddlers over 6'4" or 250 lb will not fit in our kayaks. Upon reaching our launch location, you’ll meet your kayaking guides for a quick briefing before heading out onto the water. It’s common to encounter sea otters, harbor seals, bald eagles and leaping salmon as we kayak. We may stop to take a short walk on the beach along Tonsina Creek to view a salmon spawning stream (active mid-July to early-September). This the perfect trip for those experiencing kayaking for the first time or for those short on time.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Seward.
Explore the whales, wildlife, and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park on this thrilling 7.5 hour cruise. Enjoy the extra time on the water as you get up-close views of wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, puffins, and more. Visit two active tidewater glaciers and watch for calving, where giant chunks of ice break off and crash into the water. Visit the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, home to Steller sea lion colonies and thousands of nesting seabirds. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch included.
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Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: Seward.
This 6-hour cruise explores Kenai Fjords National Park and visits an actively calving tidewater glacier in beautiful Aialik Bay. Our experienced captains will narrate your cruise and point out wildlife such as whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, and more. Stop at the mighty Holgate or Aialik Glacier and float among the icebergs as you watch for calving, where giant chunks of ice break off and crash into the ocean. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch included.
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Seward.
Make the most of your time in Seward with a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a six-hour voyage on Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruise, coasting past alpine and tidewater glaciers amid the fjords of Harding Icefield. You’ll view migratory seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and keep your eyes out for whales and other wildlife viewing while aboard the boat. Enjoy complimentary lunch and onboard commentary from the captain as you take in the magnificent sights!
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Seward.
Massive blue glaciers, narrow fjords and abundant marine life are just some of the reasons that Kenai Fjords National Park is at the top of many outdoor enthusiasts’ bucket lists. Cruise through the fjords while learning about the region’s fascinating natural history on this 8-hour trip. Floating through Alaska’s pristine waters is the best way to see this stunning national park, and this is the only daily tour that visits the magnificent Northwestern Fjord, home to three amazing tidewater glaciers and numerous alpine glaciers.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.