Marine Wildlife Planning

Seward
Wildlife Guide

What you can see by season and which excursions maximize marine wildlife opportunities.

Seward is one of Alaska's best marine wildlife ports. Kenai Fjords waters regularly deliver whales, sea otters, puffins, seals and dramatic bird colonies in one excursion window.

  • Whales: humpback, orca and gray whale sightings vary by month and route.
  • Sea otters and seals: common in protected coves and glacier waters.
  • Seabirds: puffins, kittiwakes and murres are frequent on fjord cruises.
  • Land wildlife: moose and mountain species appear on some scenic drives.
Kenai Fjords guide →