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Activity Small Boat Harbor, Seward

Kenai Fjords Tours

An activity in Small Boat Harbor, Seward, a splurge ($$$$) and worth most of a day (about 8 hours). Best time to go: Jun–Aug.

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Why go

Day cruises into Kenai Fjords National Park for tidewater glaciers, orcas, puffins and sea lions.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Seward, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking and Ray's Waterfront. Set aside most of a day (about 8 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Small Boat Harbor
Price
$$$$
Time needed
8 hr
Best time
Jun–Aug

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Seward, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking

    Guided kayak trips in Resurrection Bay, including paddles near Aialik Glacier.

    Activity · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ray's Waterfront

    Long-running harbor restaurant for fresh halibut, salmon and crab.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mount Marathon

    Seward's town mountain, site of the July 4 race; the hikers' trail gives bay views.

    Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Seward Brewing Company

    Downtown brewpub with house beers and Alaska-sourced food.

    Drinks · 1.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Alaska SeaLife Center

    Aquarium and marine rescue center with Steller sea lions, puffins and harbor seals.

    Sight · 1.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Resurrection Roadhouse

    Lodge restaurant at Seward Windsong Lodge on the road to Exit Glacier.

    Food · 2.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Kenai Fjords Tours is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Seward

Another curated activity in Seward. See the full Seward guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Seward run from 31°F in January to 58°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Kenai Fjords Tours itself, we suggest: Jun–Aug.

Modelled monthly averages for Seward from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seward weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Kenai Fjords Tours, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1304 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USA
Coordinates
60.11749, -149.43937
Destination
Seward, Alaska

Kenai Fjords Tours: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kenai Fjords Tours?

Plan on most of a day (about 8 hours) at Kenai Fjords Tours. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Kenai Fjords Tours?

Our pick: Jun–Aug. Insider tip: The 6–8 hour Northwestern Fjord routes reach the most glaciers; take seasickness meds.

Where is Kenai Fjords Tours?

Kenai Fjords Tours is at 1304 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USA, in Small Boat Harbor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kenai Fjords Tours?

Kenai Fjords Tours appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Seward.

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