The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Seward, Alaska (AK)

December 22, 2021 Hector Krause

Situated on the Kenai Peninsula at the head of Resurrection Bay, Seward boasts a scenic town and unparalleled natural beauty. Also known as the "Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park," Seward is a historic town with a lively harbor. Take a day boat tour from Seward to the National Park, where you can see abundant wildlife, spectacular fjords and tidewater glaciers.
Restaurants in Seward

1. Resurrection Bay

Seward, AK +1 877-777-4051 http://www.kenaifjords.com
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Resurrection Bay

This area provides birders with views of fulmars, petrels, puffins, murres, kittiwakes and auklets.

Reviewed By IowaTravelFan - Johnston, United States

This is one of those places you should take the time to slow down and enjoy the town of Seward, the friendly residents, good restaurants and beautiful scenery. The walk along the bay goes from the port to the Sea Life Center. Near the port their are restaurants and shops. Further down are campgrounds. There are rest rooms and a park with playground equipment. Watching the techniques of the fishermen and women is interesting with salmon jumping all about. Beautiful blue waters, mountains and today a rainbow! A place we won’t ever forget.

2. Seward Water Taxi

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Seward Water Taxi

Private Sightseeing Charter or Drop Off And Pick Up Options to your preferred locations. Popular locations include Granite Point Mountain Lodge, Kayakers Cove, Bear Glacier, Thumb Cove, and Caines Head State Park.

3. Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking

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Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking

Paddle along the cliffs of Fox Island in Resurrection Bay, hike through ferns and forests near Lowell Point and Seward, cruise and kayak through the ice and watch glaciers calve into the ocean in Kenai Fjords National Park. Our personable and professional guides make the experience fun and educational. Providing exceptional eco-friendly tours since 1996. Check out our website tour details and pictures of the area to learn more.

4. Seavey's IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours

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Seavey's IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours

Mush the 2017 Iditarod champion sled dogs! Visit Seavey's IdidaRide racing kennel, where four generations of the Seavey family and 100 of the toughest dogs in the world train during the summer months. You'll be helping train their 46th Iditarod team for their 4th championship. Cuddle the adorable husky puppies, try on the gear worn when it's 40 below, and get a pawtograph from their Golden Harness winning lead dogs. Sleds with padded seats and suspension, fully covered tour, and dog themed gift shop make this the most fun you can have in Seward in the rain. Voted "Best Sled Dog Ride in Alaska" by readers of the Alaska Magazine.

5. Alaska Northern Outfitters

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Alaska Northern Outfitters

World Class Fishing Charters out of Seward, Alaska. Fish aboard Seward's most comfortable, fastest, and largest fishing vessel the M/V Sea Quest with renown Captain Sean. Target trophy-size halibut, salmon, and rockfish.

6. Alaska Saltwater Charters

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Alaska Saltwater Charters

Offering King and Silver salmon trolling from Seward, AK. Deluxe 53 ft former commercial salmon troller adapted to sportsfishing and accommodating only 6 guests. The largest 6 pac in the fleet!

7. Kenai Fjords National Park

Seward Highway, Seward, AK +1 866-541-5739 http://www.nps.gov/kefj/index.htm
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Kenai Fjords National Park

Reviewed By ryanhA8897LM

A unique national park, full of wildlife of all sorts. At least two different operators offer cruises out here, ranging from a few hours to a full day. It is definitely worth a day of your time and the expense to go out here and experience coastal sea life. We saw sea otters, Steller sea lions, orcas, MANY humpback whales, one Beluga whale, eagles, puffins, murres, harbor seals, etc. Breathtaking landscape, including two glaciers that one can cruise up to and watch calve. Great experience.

8. Stoney Creek Canopy Adventures

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Stoney Creek Canopy Adventures

Stoney Creek Canopy Tour sails above and through a gorgeous stand of Northern Pacific Temperate Rain Forest high above a glacial valley floor just six miles north of Seward, Alaska, near the northern tip of Resurrection Bay. 3 hour, world-class canopy 8 Ziplines, 3 Bridges and 2 Rappels Join Us for an Experience of a lifetime! Age and weight limits apply please call us for details.

9. Seward Ocean Excursions

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Seward Ocean Excursions

Seward Ocean Excursions offers year-round boat-based adventures aboard the Missing Lynx and Lost Lynx, ranging from wildlife/sightseeing tours to water taxi to just plain fun on the water. Why choose us? Seward Ocean Excursions is a locally-owned and family-run business. We pride ourselves in providing custom, small group trips all year long. In fact, we are Seward's only year-round on the water boat business! We offer wildlife/sightseeing tours, winter wildlife/sightseeing tours, water taxi service, SCUBA diving, and custom trips (if you can imagine it, we can do it!) Running trips all year long! Last minute? No problem...contact us and we can work you in the schedule! Never more than 6 people on the boat, and we run with as few as 2 people on the boat!

10. The Painted Whale Seward Mural Walking Tours

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The Painted Whale Seward Mural Walking Tours

Experience the history, art and culture of Alaska's mural capital on a guided walking tour. Learn about themes significant to life in the far north, such as the Iditarod Trail, commercial fishing, and aviation from a local artist. The 1.5 hour long tour runs five days a week. Reserve your spot at online as group size is limited to 12. General tours run Memorial Day- Labor Day, contact us for custom bookings in the off-season. See you soon!

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