Overview The small (21.5 square mile) city of Seward, Alaska is a popular cruise departure port for Southbound Alaska cruises and is also a frequent ending port for Northbound Alaska cruises. Because of its location many cruise passengers like to travel north from Seward (before or after a cruise) to the various Alaskan attractions nearby, such as Denali.
Most travelers that take cruises departing from or ending in Seward make use of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) for travel purposes, as it is located about 140 miles away from the Port of Seward and is Alaska's major airport.
Just about every cruise that departs from Seward has an Alaska cruise itinerary. The majority of the cruise departures offered from Seward are 7-Night cruises, mostly provided by Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and Royal Caribbean.
Destinations The following destinations can be visited on a cruise leaving from Seward, Alaska:
Alaska
Tourist Attractions Seward is primarily used by cruisers as an embarkation and/or debarkation port, and as a gateway to Anchorage and the many Alaskan attractions found north of Seward.
Attractions located north of Seward that are popular include Denali National Park, the home of Mt. McKinley (the highest mountain peak in North America). Whittier, another cruise port is located about 90 miles north of Seward.
Although cruisers do not typically
stay in Seward too often or long, there are a few things to do and places to see. For instance, Kenai Fjords National Park contains Harding Icefield, one of the largest ice fields in the US. The Alaska SeaLife Center is an aquarium in Seward, located on the shores of Resurrection Bay.
Port Location & Parking Fees Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is located about 140 miles from the Port of Seward, with about 3 1/2 hour travel time between them by car/bus. The travel time is reduced to about 2 1/2 hours via the Alaskan Railway. All travel times and distances are estimates, with travel times being subject to traffic conditions at the time of travel.
Most cruisers travel between Anchorage and Seward by either coach or rail, with rail being the quicker and more expensive option. The most popular option for travelers is to purchase this ground transportation through the cruise line they're booked with. One-way motor coach averages in cost at about $70 per person through the cruise line(s), while one-way rail is about $99 to $120 per person (depending on cruise line). Another option to is purchase independent transfers, the cost of which is sometimes less expensive than that through the cruise line. All costs are estimates that are subject to change.
Address:
600 Port Avenue
Seward, Alaska 99664
Parking Fees (subject to change):
The Port of Seward doesn't have overnight parking available.
