Seward

Seward is a beautiful little town and one of Alaska's oldest communities. Situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, it is known as the "Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park." This town of about 3,000 is surrounded on all sides by mountains and overlooks the blue waters of the bay. The weather is frequently rainy, but on a reasonably nice day, the view is spectacular. Approaching from the bay allows you to view the town against magnificent Mt. Marathon (3,022 feet).

The Harding Icefield (35 by 20 miles) extends downs the coast between Seward and Homer, spawning glaciers (eight of which are tidewater glaciers) and calving icebergs into the bay.

This busy port is home to the Alaska Sealife Center, and other tourism activities are plentiful and varied. Eagles and otters are commonly seen from shore. You might want to try a glacier cruise, which travels throughout Resurrection Bay. The bustling harbour and historic downtown district are filled with quaint shops and art galleries.

Seward acts as the principal embarkation and disembarkation point for most Gulf of Alaska cruises.