We visited Seward in late July and had the trip of a lifetime! We were fortunate enough to have Rob…read morefrom Adventure 60 North as our guide for two incredible adventures. Our first tour was a kayak trip on Resurrection Bay. Rob had all of our gear prepared and ready to go, and even though it was rainy, the provided rain gear kept us warm and dry. We stopped for lunch and took a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. One of the women on our tour had some mobility challenges, and I was especially impressed watching Rob hike backward while holding her hands and making sure she felt safe and supported. Throughout the trip, he pointed out landmarks and wildlife and shared so much interesting information. He was knowledgeable, funny, patient, and incredibly attentive. Later that day, Rob guided us on a hike of Exit Glacier. His knowledge of the glacier and Kenai Fjords National Park was amazing. Along the way, we learned about the plant life, geology, and geography of this breathtaking landscape. I feel incredibly lucky that we had Rob as our guide. There is no doubt that we would have missed so much if we had explored these places on our own. He made both experiences unforgettable! Thank you, Adventure 60 North, and especially Rob, for helping make our Alaska adventure so special!

Truly a great time! Rob was very engaging and took time to make sure we had an amazing kayaking…read moreadventure to Bridal Veil Falls / Resurrection Bay. You can tell he loves his job and cares about his customers experience.

Mike is very excited about sharing Alaska's beauty with travelers and it shows! He was very…read moreaccommodating and communicative. We had a great time exploring Whittier and the Alaska Conservation Center. I would highly recommend his services.

Mike the RV Butler is your go-to concierge for Alaska! Are young family of six planned a very…read morelast-minute trip to Alaska due to some personal circumstances. We were exploring the option of RV'ing around and so I reached out to Mike after finding him online with great reviews. He books out far in advance as there is high demand for his excellent service. Although he couldn't fit us in he spent a lot of time emailing back and forth with some terrific recommendations for things to do and see and places to eat throughout Alaska. He went above and beyond what anyone else in the service industry would have done. I highly recommend him to anyone and know you'll be well taken care of!

Had the most epic day trip with Maggie at Sunny Cove! We paddled and did 2 hikes, one to a…read morewaterfall and the other to an old military fort. They were very organized, gave excellent instructions, had clean bathrooms, great lunch including hot soup! The equipment was all kept in good condition. Maggie was an excellent guide and fun to learn from! We definitely recommend & can't wait to return and do another trip!

Let me preface this by saying that this review is not in of itself indicative of what others may…read moreexperience since there are so many factors that come into play. The tour guides are perhaps the biggest factor that is in control by the company. The wildlife viewing and glacier kayaking experience is also dependent on how lucky nature views you. This of course is not this fault of the company, but may impact experience. With that long statement out of the way, let's talk about what happened during my excursion. To start, they go over the typical safety protocols to mitigate chances of issues that would occur. Then you embark on a roughly two hour ride to the kayaking destination. From there, you kayak about 4 miles to the glacier. It's just beautiful to enjoy the Alaskan waterfalls and viewpoints before arriving at the glacier. But once there, you're hit with the majestic beauty of the glacier. Due to safety reasons, we paddle until about 1 mile from the glacier, but it's big enough to be seen from a good ways away. If you're lucky you can see some ice calving. Then you enjoy some lunch from a spot near the glacier before embarking home. Along the way there and way back. The group was also fortunate to see some amazing wildlife! From porpoises to orcas, to whales, it was just a stroke of good luck! If you're in Seward, heck even Alaska, it is definitely worth taking this kayaking tour!

Prior to this tour, I had no idea what a fjord was. I, having the impatience of a toddler, simply…read moreinsisted my husband book the 6 hour cruise so I could FINALLY see whales in the wild! The snow-capped mountains were incomprehensibly wondrous! The massive blue glaciers were numerous! The oceans, streams, rivers, and lakes were plentiful. We were anble to see sea otters, stellar sea lions, Dall's porpoises, puffins, and a juvenile eagle, among several other types of birds. All of that being said, my most cherished memory was seeing the humpback whales spouting and playfully rolling around in the seawater! It, unfortunately, is STILL my dream to see a whale breaching the water! After gaining the knowledge bestowed upon us by this crew and before returning back to the harbor, we were served lunch. Stale tortilla chips & salsa were served alongside a re-heated burrito. Being pre-heated and then reheated, the burritos were not at all appetizing! The salsa did not help the tortillas at all, either. The crew aboard this boat was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and very patient with this particular group of passengers, many of whom ended up hanging over the sides of the boat while seasickness. I definitely recommend this tour and hope you get this particular crew (Captain Greg, Senior Bobbi, Clint, and Max.)

An unforgettable Alaska experience! The Kenai Fjords Cruise…read morewas hands down one of the highlights of our Alaska vacation! My husband and I enjoyed every minute we were on board. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with spectacular glaciers, incredible wildlife, and stunning coastal views everywhere we looked. Our captain was amazing! She did a fantastic job pointing out every scenic highlight and all the sea animals we encountered along the way. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the trip even more enjoyable. A special shout-out to the two young servers on board. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the cruise. When we reached the glacier, they even helped us take photos while we held pieces of glacier ice, creating memories we'll treasure forever. I would 100% recommend this cruise--as long as you don't get seasick. The water can get rough. Unfortunately, even though our daughter took Dramamine before boarding, she still became seasick and couldn't fully enjoy the experience. If you're prone to motion sickness, consider talking to your doctor about stronger prevention options before your trip. Overall, this cruise is an absolute must-do in Seward. Dress warmly, bring a good camera, and prepare for one of the most unforgettable experiences Alaska has to offer!

This boat tour is an absolute must do if traveling to Seward! We did the 7.5 hour tour and it was…read morean unforgettable experience. Everything from getting the tickets, checking in, and during the tour was smooth and simple. The staff and service at each point were polite, kind, professional, accommodating, thoughtful, and overall great. Especially the staff on the boat - they were spectacular! They were knowledgeable and made the experience delightful and educational. They were also present, available, and easy to find if any needs came up. The lunch was far better than expected. I thought a simple deli sandwich, but no, these were packed with more meat than I've ever had on a deli sandwich. It was robust and delicious. Obviously, the views were the highlight. The calving of the glaciers, and iceberg and Mountain View's were incredible. So much wildlife out in June for our viewing. The whales were active and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company! Great pricing and exceptional experience, making it an incredible value!

What a crap show this turned out to be. They split up our party and gave no options for pre booking…read morea specified seat. When i approached 2 different crew members about switching, I was basically told nothing could be done. They eventually switched us after an uncomfortable conversation with another table. I would recommend going to Kenai Fjords tour instead. What a waste of $1200. For context, we had a party of 7 consisting of 4 adults and 3 small children. For whatever reason they decided to put us at a 4-top table and combining the other 3 people with another table. We had an infant and were fine with having a 6-top and having the infant seated on a lap, but they felt otherwise. The table we were supposed to share with had spread their bags in the empty seats and were very resistant to sharing. One of them actually told my wife that she could sit on a backpack and refused to move and allow us to sit next to our family. While I am upset at the family, I am more upset that the staff didn't have someone monitoring the situation so that we were not put in an uncomfortable position of arguing with the table. Very uncomfortable and unprofessional.

Five of us went on the beginning ice climbing trip and hike. There were a total of nine of us in…read morethe group with three guides, making it a 3:1 ratio. Before booking, I was wavering between the helicopter vs 6 mile roundtrip hike. The hike was recommended due to the scenery that time of the year (June). During our trip, I learned that if I had chosen the helicopter, it would have been a different glacier since Exit glacier is located in the National Park and helicopters are not allowed to land there. The morning starts off with outfitting you with a helmet, shoes, ice cleats, and harness: all the gear you're carrying yourself (best guess at least 10lbs). They do have spare gear ( if you're missing anything including water bottles. The six mile sometimes off trail uphill/downhill/sideways sometimes ice trekking was pretty grueling. Wear lots of thin layers (a big no to bulk!) that you can take on and off easily! We were forewarned to strip down to one layer at the start. I did not heed the recommendation and was sweating bullets before our first official stop with thermals and hiking pants on top. Once we got to the glacier, the views were jaw dropping gorgeous! The guides set up the anchors and belay points off the glacier and it was so intimidating, you literally could not see anything past the drop off. Then before we knew it, down we go...and then the hard part: UP. A few of us were disappointed (Not me! Once was enough!) we only got to ice climb one round (thought it would be two). I'm going to assume this was due to time constraints and take the blame for my lagging during the hike that put us behind. I personally wished that we were able to take more photos or have photos taken of us while we were doing the actual ice climbing since this is a bucket list that I will most likely not repeat! We were in the best hands with Gina, Aubrey and Aiden. Encouraging, friendly, and most importantly, always looking out for our safety. I think we all felt quite accomplished we did this excursion, and glad we did it. If there's a next time, I'd do the helicopter option :).

We used Exit Glacier Guides for a shuttle to/from Exit Glacier, as well as renting bear spray and…read moretrekking poles. The shuttle was affordable and punctual, and driver was friendly. They were even flexible when our plans changed and they moved our trip to a different day without issue. Equipment rental was a breeze. Highly recommend for a reliable trip to Exit Glacier.

Such a bummer that a great tour is spoiled by the owner Ron and his rudeness. He found a way to…read moremake everything he said sound rude. We want and appreciate instructions and information, but he would bark orders at people and talk to everyone like they are stupid. He must have yelled at 3--4 clients while we were there! When people pay this much money for a tour, they don't want to be treated like that. Again, such a shame because the guides were great (thank you Eugene for a great day!). The views from the helicopter was stunning and we had a blast kayaking around Bear Glacier. My advice: do this tour for sure. Just go with a different company.

More then I expected. Guides were excellent, could not have…read moreasked for better guides. Absolutely loved them. What an adventure. Backcountry Safaris' Aialik Bay Sea kayaking trip is awesome. If I come back again to Alaska, I would definitely signed up for another trip with Backcountry Safaris. Anyone planning a trip to Alaska I would highly recommend Backcountry Safari.

Great location that is close to the train and the seaport. Rooms were very clean. Breakfast was a…read morestandard fare of eggs, pig product, pancakes, cereal and a couple different fruit The only "downside" for me is it's 1.5 miles to downtown. They have a free city shuttle but you can wait for 15-20 minutes for it. If you have a car, which we didn't, thennita not big deal Would I stay here again - absolutely

DISABLED / MOBILITY ISSUE TRAVELERS BEWARE!…read more This hotel does not care about you! I am on a 100 day tour around Alaska and Canada and have travelled through the south eastern islands / marine highway and Haines Junction / Tok by this point with no issue. 5 nights booking. Stated in booking I had mobility issues. Did not check until I arrived then they downgraded me to a room on the second floor via elevator. Would they come get me in an emergency? Would not have chosen this hotel if I couldn't get the advertised room. The given room only had a single handrail in the bathroom a distance from the toilet or sink. The shower was not step-free but mostly step-free. There was no rubber mat. The breakfast was very difficult to use with a walker and there was no assistance. On 3 occasions non disabled guests parked or blocked the disabled spots, raised with front desk, did nothing. On two of those occasions the lots were also full and I had to walk with my walker a significant distance in the rain. They had company vehicles blocking spots preventing me entering and others leaving and when asked if they could move temporarily I was told no. On third occurrence of disabled use/blocking informed them if I see it again I will be contacting police. Supervisor told me he was unaware of these issues which means they must have never raised or discussed them among themselves. He got sarcastic with me and told me I should call the police right now. I said it's your hotel I'm doing you a courtesy by telling you and not calling the police but I will the next time I see it. I left the hotel at this point as I simply don't know if I can park there or trust they would rescue me. DO NOT STAY HERE Attached are some photos showing these issues

We did a half day salmon fishing trip and a full day halibut trip with our kids (9 and 13) and my…read more78 year old parents. Everything was perfect. Jason and Garrett love what they do and it totally shows. We caught 10 salmon and our limit on halibut. Weather was amazing, the guys were helpful and fun, and our entire family left grinning ear to ear. We even had porpoises racing us on the way home. The boat comfortably fit 12 guests and Garrett was working his butt off to make sure we were all taken care of, especially my kids. Thank you both so much for such awesome family memories!

From the owner: Welcome to Alaska Coastal Explorer, a home grown family owned fishing charter service dedicated to…read moreproviding a quality, safe and fun filled adventure. We operate our fishing charters from Seward Alaska. We offer many fishing and sightseeing options, including 1/2 and full day fishing trips, private and corporate exclusive outings, multi-day excursions, sightseeing and custom packages. We fish for halibut and salmon in the beautiful waters of the Alaska North Gulf Coast near Seward Alaska. You can select from a variety of charter fishing options for halibut, salmon, rockfish and ling cod. We have 1/2 day and full day salmon fishing trips, and full day halibut fishing trips and multi-species combo trips. One of our popular halibut and salmon charters are the overnight fishing trips. Join us and let our crew show you why we choose to make Alaska our home. We love being on the water, and count it joy to be able to share this unique and wonderful place we call home.

Once again, I'm left asking myself how I'm the first person writing a review for a place that is so…read morebomb... No comprende. Tucked away at the MOST southern most point on the southern most road in Seward, this park is apparently VERY popular with locals. There's an upper and lower parking lot. The lower parking lot (closer to the beach) is for day use ONLY. The upper lot may be used by day users, or folks who are planning to back pack in for a longer visit. We only hiked in and out the first 2.5 miles for total of 5 to the beach at Tonsina Creek. It was a nicely paced walk larely uphill through a rainforest. The canopy was really beautiful in some places, with lovely songbirds and mature redwoods covered in ageless moss. The last 3/4 mile of the Tonsina Creek Trail is though a magical swamp through adequately paced switchbacks and bridges. You can hear and smell the ocean as you make your way through the forrest. Then you arrive at a bridge and voila! Tonsina Creek feeding into Resurrection Bay lakes out before you... fabulous. Walk down the beach a bit and you'll see a glacier ahead of you and Miller's Landing to your left. From this point you can continue on or turn around depending how much time you have.