Explore on your own rating
Free shuttle and a flat waterfront walk to the main sights.
Where ships dock
- Seward cruise terminal (embark/disembark port for many Gulf of Alaska cruises)
Getting to town
Downtown is about 1.2–1.5 miles away. The Small Boat Harbor (Kenai Fjords tours) is about 1 mile, a 20-minute walk; the Alaska SeaLife Center is about 1.5 miles.
A free city shuttle runs during cruise season, roughly every 30 minutes, stopping at the terminal, harbor and SeaLife Center. Some tour operators shuttle from the terminal.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Kenai Fjords National Park boat tours
- Alaska SeaLife Center
- Exit Glacier (drive or tour)
Beaches
- Rocky shoreline only.
Safety & tips
- Many cruises start or end here. Anchorage is about 2.5 hours by road or rail.
- Book Kenai Fjords tours early.
- Check shuttle times on the day.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
If embarking from Anchorage, follow your cruise line transfer times closely.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.