What to do and see in Seward, Alaska (AK): The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

May 22, 2022 Viva Honore

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. Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise

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Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise

Your safety is our #1 priority. We have implemented new social distancing and sanitation procedures to ensure your comfort, health, and safety while cruising with us. Please visit our website for a full list of updated procedures: https://majormarine.com/our-covid-19-response/ Major Marine offers world-class wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park, departing from the beautiful harbor town of Seward, Alaska. We are a locally-owned, family company celebrating over 25 years of sharing the beauty of Alaska with our guests. See tidewater glaciers, stunning scenery, whales, and abundant wildlife from one of our full-day or half-day cruise options. Our cruises explore the glacier-carved fjords and abundant wildlife of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, offering some of the best whale watching opportunities in Alaska. Most cruises include a complimentary deli-style lunch served on board, allowing you to enjoy your meal without missing out on any of the sights.

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. Alaska Fjord Charters

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Alaska Fjord Charters

Discover Kenai Fjords National Park aboard our cruise yacht Darby, offering multi-day overnight adventures and premier access to one of Alaska's most stunning glacial landscapes. A backcountry experience with motor-yacht comforts. Perfect for families, outdoorsmen, photographers. All charters include accommodations and meals. Private 3-4 day trips offered May to Sept, 20th year in business, 38 ft motor yacht, USCG licensed captain, accommodates up to 6 guests, 3 double sit-on-top kayaks, 16' inflatable outboard for shore excursions, fishing gear, and a hydrophone to hear underwater whale songs.

4. Northern Latitude Adventures

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Northern Latitude Adventures

Leave the crowds behind, at Northern Latitude Adventures we never take more than 6 guests per boat. Join us on a scenic adventure as we encounter whales and other Alaskan wildlife in and around beautiful Resurrection Bay, and Kenai Fjords National Park.

5. Seward Charters

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Seward Charters

Alaska is the premier fishing destination in the world, with Seward as a top location. A day's catch saltwater fishing out of Seward can include halibut, salmon, ling cod, and rockfish. As the wildlife congregates around good fishing, bubble net humpback whales are often seen along with orcas, sea lions, and sea otters. We only take out private small groups, for those who want to ditch the crowds.

6. Latitude 60 Marine

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Latitude 60 Marine

Simply the best Salmon fishing and wildlife and glacier tours out of Seward, Alaska. Join us in Resurrection Bay and nutrient rich waters of the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound. We'll bring you an Alaskan fishing or scenic wildlife/glacier viewing experience like none other.

7. 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!

8. North Pacific Expeditions

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North Pacific Expeditions

North Pacific Expeditions brings up to 12 guests on week-long, all-inclusive small ship adventure cruises in Alaska's in Prince William Sound and on the Kenai Peninsula. Activities include kayaking, trekking, beach combing, wildlife and glacier viewing, photography and for the most daring - polar plunging! Guests experience Alaska up close and personal - and far away from the big boat crowds.

9. Kenai Fjords Tours

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Kenai Fjords Tours

Kenai Fjords Tours by Pursuit, Alaska's #1 Wildlife and Glacier Cruise, exploring Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park for over 40 years. Visit our exclusive Fox Island lodge and enjoy a delicious wild Alaska salmon buffet and a National Park Ranger program. Take a fabulous boat tour and enjoy a day whale watching in Alaska!

10. Saltwater Safari Company

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Saltwater Safari Company

Saltwater Safari Company was founded by Captain Bob Candopoulos and Captain Steve Babinec in 1991. Together they shared a dream to offer the finest and most professional deep-sea guide service that Alaska has to offer and together they did just that!

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