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!

Zeke and hunter were the amazing guides who were very knowledgeable of the surrounding wildlife. It…read morewas rejuvenating to be out on the water with a great group of people. I highly recommend trying it out, even if you're new to kayaking. They were very prepared, and we felt safe, on top of fact that the kayaks were really hard to flip. I'm not saying you should flip (since it WILL end the tour), BUT if you do end up capsizing, your guide will have to do a shoey at the end of the season... just saying.

Came here for breakfast one of the days we were visiting Seward and it did not disappoint! You…read moreorder at the window in the back/ side corner of the store. Very cabin/ fisherman vibes. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious as well as the crispy potatoes that came on the side. My company got the pancakes and sausage side and that too was delicious. Highly recommended and will be back the next time in Seward!

This updated review is ONLY for the North Annex RV Park. My review for the office, and cafe remains…read morethe same. We were only camping for one night, so I called ahead to make sure there were spaces. They sent us to the North Annex. It is a large gravel area, with big, and I mean huge potholes. It is described as being "waterfront" but the waterfront is question is a creek, though you can see Resurrection Bay off to the right, you are not overlooking it, as I assumed we would be, from the "waterfront" description. The gravel lot is soulless, and not very leveled out. There's really no vibe to it, no charm at all, we both felt that it had an industrial feel to it. There's no picnic tables. There's electric hookup, but no water. I am grateful we were only staying for one night, I did not enjoy the experience. Those potholes really need attending to, and the whole lot needs some serious leveling out.

This past Sunday, we took the Exit Glacier Nature Hike. Our guide, Rob, made the experience very…read moreenjoyable and informative with his upbeat personality and his knowledge of the natural formations we experienced along the way. He geared his comments with our interests and his pace was respectful of any physical challenges we had with the hike... not to imply that the hike was at all difficult. Thank you, Rob, for a very pleasant hike!

Used Adventure Sixty North to rent hiking poles and bear spray for our hike to the Harding…read moreIcefield. Super easy to rent and return, and they're reasonably priced. Located right on the road to the icefield, so it's wasn't even out of our way to stop by - and nice when we were exhausted to not have to make an extra detour. Overall, great rental experience. Definitely recommend.

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!

We had an amazing experience! We were blessed with sunny skies and calm weather. Staff were very…read morefriendly, approachable and genuinely welcoming and kind. Our captain, Mike, made sure we had every opportunity to see the sights and find the wildlife. He often turned the boat to make sure all the guests could see the wildlife. Our food was excellent and I was accommodated with a vegetarian meal. Highly recommend this tour!! Amy P.

The Classic Kenai Fjords Park Tour was great. The catamaran departed on time at 11:30am. The very…read morefriendly staff on board made sure we were comfortable. They served lunch which was burrito (choice of either southwestern chicken or vegetarian) and a few hours later a warm chocolate chip cookie. The staff also went around to show some animal collection, helped us locate the animals that were being pointed out by the captain, took our photos, answered questions, ensured our safety and even fished a chunk of ice near the glacier and let people touch and have photos with it. We saw many animals including whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, different birds including puffins, bald eagles, etc. We went close to glaciers. The captain was very knowledgeable. The 6-hour cruise was memorable! For the most part the waters were calm; there were certain areas that were rough. Even then, we were told that the water was calmest when we visited on that day in June. For some who have have motion sickness, bringing a medication can be helpful (though I think they also sell some on board) though we did not need any. Layering is still the key with an outer shell that is waterproof in case it rains. Though not necessary really, binoculars can enhance the experience. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic from start to finish. They were wonderful!!! They did such an amazing job explaining…read morethings and stopping for animals. An absolute must do while in Seward. They even handled sea sick passengers like pros and had gluten free lunch options. Everyone was so so nice! It just made for the best day. We chose the 6 hour option which was perfect for us. Enough to see the glacier but not the full day at sea.

The most amazing day ever! The crew were so knowledgeable and the sights were amazing. We did the…read more8.5 hour tour and it was such a fun time.

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.