Seward
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 Fishing |
Go Fishing for 1/2 or All Day
Full day fishing Charter - , Senior, Active Military discounts Half-day fishing Charter - , 6 Hr. National Park Tour - , 9 Hr. National Park Tour - . April through May, and September: Full day fishing Charter - , 6 Hr. National Park Tour - . All trips include all fishing gear, bait and fish filleting. ASK FOR Aurora Charters.
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Lodging |
Fall Asleep Listening to the Ocean Surf
Experience An Alaskan Lodge
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Cabins in Seward |
Relax in a Rustic Cabin for 2 or 6
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Alaska Marine Highway, Ferry System Alaska Railroad
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Wildlife? Glaciers? See It ALL on This Cruise
Whale Watching? Glaciers? Wildlife? Cruise On!
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Get Intimate with the Sound in a Kayak
Slip Sliding Away in Alaska...
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Alaska SeaLife Center
Exit Glacier
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Seward,
one of Alaska's oldest communities, sits at the head of Resurrection Bay on the
Kenai Peninsula. Only a 126 mile scenic drive from Anchorage, this
quaint little town of about 4,000 people, can also be reach by bus, cruise ship
or the Alaska Railroad. You'll find lots to do here, from trophy sport
fishing, hiking, kayaking, flight seeing, summer dogsled tours, sailing and
glacier and wildlife cruises. On July 4th, every year, is the Mount
Marathon race, where hundreds of dedicated ( or crazy ) souls run up 3.022 foot
Mount Marathon, and back down again. In January, folks get dressed up in
costume, and ( b-r-r-r-r-r-r ) jump into Resurrection Bay to raise money for the
American Cancer Society. The Harding Ice Field stretches for miles behind
the mountain, and out in Resurrection Bay, massive tidewater glaciers calve off
house size icebergs. In winter, you'll find a world of cross country
ski and snow machine trails. Seward is home to the Alaska Sealife
Center, a Marine Research, Education and Research Facility, affiliated
with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, School of Fisheries and Ocean
Sciences. Visitors will find a good variety of lodging, restaurants, tent
camping sites, RV parks, and visitor services.
Ready
for fun and adventure Alaska style? Whether you choose a Half Day or a
Full Day Excursion, you'll find what you're looking for here.
The half day trips are usually offered twice daily, ( don't forget, you can fish
in the evening here, the sun is up almost all the time!), average 5 hours, and
usually target a specific species (salmon is popular on these trips).
The Full Day Excursions, typically last from 7:30 am to 6pm, and in addition to
giving you the opportunity to combination fish for Halibut, Salmon and Rockfish,
but also treats you to the spectacular scenery of Resurrection Bay and Kenai
Fjords National Park. You'll be in awe as you pass massive glaciers,
eagles, sea otters, sea birds and possibly whales. 
"From
your porch you can touch the sea." Collect the gifts of the sea; from
starfish to sea glass and sand dollars. Open year-round.
This spacious room has a queen size bed with a double bed in the loft.
The private
bath is located in the area below the loft. Enjoy your continental
breakfast in the room or out on the deck as you take in the spectacular
scenery. Fish off the beach; we have poles and gear available for your
use. Ask for Oceanfront Inn. 
Located
two miles from the Seward Small Boat Harbor, and six miles from Exit Glacier,
this beautiful lodge sits nestled in a forested setting, with mountains on just
about every side. An on-site restaurant, the Resurrection Roadhouse,
satisfies even the heartiest of appetites. Deluxe rooms accommodate up to
four persons and include cable TV, telephone and coffee maker, and Suites
accommodate up to six guests and also include a Jacuzzi tub, microwave and
refrigerator. ASK FOR Seward Windsong Lodge. 
Nestled
on nine acres of land forested with Sitka spruce and cottonwood trees. A
beautiful little pond beckons to you just out the front door of your cabin.
A cozy, completely refurbished 16' x 18' historic log cabin is just perfect for
two. Complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, small bath with shower,
carpeted living room, oil stove and futon sleeper. A steep ladder leads to the
loft --kneeling room only-- and a double bed. A cozy front porch and swing,
complete the picture. Three new log cabins will sleep six comfortably.
Each has two bedrooms, a queen-size futon, a bath with shower, satellite TV,
and a fully-equipped kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, and everything
you need to prepare meals. Open beam ceilings and hardwood floors adorn the
living rooms. ASK FOR Bear Creek Cabins
Whether
you choose the half-day or full-day cruise departing from Seward, you are in for
the time of your life. The half-day cruise lasts 4 1/2 hours, and gives
you a spectacular tour of Resurrection Bay. Feeling more
adventurous? The 8 hour cruise takes you out into The Kenai Fjords
National Park, where, in addition to the opportunity to see whales, puffins,
eagles, seabirds, and sea lions that you get on the half-day tour, you'll be
taken up-close and personal to the massive tide-water glaciers. Relax in
the heated, glassed-in cabin, where you'll have reserved seating, or go out on
deck and witness the marvels of Alaska. Major Marine is the only tour with
a National Park Ranger on board every cruise, as well as a Junior Ranger Program
for the kids. Enjoy the optional all-you-can-eat Salmon and Prime Rib
buffet for only $12 more! An awe-inspiring time will be had by all on this
adventure. 12:45 pm Cruise
Children 2-11: Reduced Rate 6:00 PM Cruise Children 2-11: Reduced Rate Full day cruise Children 11 & under: Reduced Rate Ask about Major Marine Tours
Enjoy
all Alaska has to offer. Choose from Kenai Fjords National Park Cruises
lasting 6 hours , 8 1/2 hours, with a grilled salmon buffet on Fox Island,
or a 9 1/2 Northwestern Fjord Cruise. Also offered are Cruises for Gray
Whale Watching, 3, 4, and 5 hours Resurrection Bay Wildlife viewing,( some with
Buffet stop on Fox Island), and two including either a sea kayaking tour or an
Alaska SeaLife Center tour. Don't miss the opportunity to see
sea birds, eagles, sea otters, Stellar Sea Lions, whales and massive glaciers
from the heated cabin or out on deck. . Ask about Kenai Fjords Tours
Whether
it's a day tour, an extended wilderness trip, or a custom adventure, whether you
are a kayaking novice, or an experienced paddler, these people have just the tour for you. The tours feature sea kayak travel and kayak camping
in Prince William Sound or in Kenai Fjords National Park and originate from
either Anchorage or Seward, with service to Whittier. The very experienced and
able guides will provide kayaking instruction, and be there to answer questions
and point out the abundant Alaskan wildlife on your journey. Day
trips include your kayak and equipment, instruction, guide services, gorgeous
views, and an Alaskan style lunch. Trips of two days or more also include
camping and kayaking gear. Guests will visit such incredible Alaskan
treasures as Bear Glacier, Resurrection Bay, Aialik and Pederson Glaciers, and
many other exciting destinations. Trips with and without transportation
are available. Half day trips and full day trips .
Ask about Kayak Cove Adventures
Imagine
the wonder of slipping silently in your kayak through the still waters and the
pristine wilderness, paddling between pieces of glacial ice, and catching sight
of a playful sea otter, or maybe even a whale. Got the picture?
These Great people make it happen.
Capable, experienced guides make sure that novices and
seasoned paddlers alike have a safe, fun and thrilling experience. Trips range
from half-day wilderness paddles, to 2, 3, 5 and 8 day excursions for varying
skill levels. Guests should bring raingear, cap, sunglasses, warm jacket,
extra dry socks, camera and binoculars. They provide kayaks & equipment,
professional instruction, knowledgeable guides, rubber boots, dry bags, tents (
if applicable), delicious meals, transportation to Fox Island or Kenai Fjords
National Park ( if applicable). Day tours . Call for additional trips
and pricing information, Ask for SCK
The Alaska SeaLife Center brings you up close
and personal with Alaska marine wildlife. Watch with glee as 1000 pound
Steller sea lions glide right in front of your face, in their underwater habitat
and harbor seals hauled out on rocky beaches. Diving birds? You bet!
Be amazed as puffins fly through underwater skies. See Alaskan king crab, sea
stars, and Pacific octopus on your visit to this amazing place. Open
year round. 
You've
seen them in pictures, you've heard about them, but imagine being able to walk
right up to the face of a glacier, almost within touching distance!
You'll be awestruck at this enormous wall of ice, (located in Kenai Fjords National Park south
and west of Seward, Alaska), so huge, it dwarfs visitors, yet ranks as a small
glacier as Alaskan glaciers go. Easily accessible by car, Exit Glacier is a
short 9 mile drive up Exit Glacier Road, located just over three miles outside
of Seward. Tours, guided walks and educational programs are conducted
by park rangers during the visitor season and wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in
the area. The first 1/4 mile of the trail is also wheelchair accessible.
The glacier is active and calving - falling ice is dangerous. The area
beyond the warning signs is strictly off limits. Please stay off the ice!
Noncommercial Fees: Single Vehicle.$ 5.00, Individual (Bike/hike) $3,
Annual Vehicle Pass, $15. Visitors with valid Golden Age or Golden Access
Passports are free. 
Homer Travel & Tours
