Explore Seward

Seward is a southern Alaskan port city that is both set on an inlet on the Kenai Peninsula and the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park.The coastal fjords are often filled with glaciers that flow from the Harding Icefiled, adding to Seward,s landscape of peaks and fjords, that is home to both porpoise and whale habitats.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Alaska) English; Spanish and native Alaskan languages belonging to the Inuit-Yupik-Unangan; Athabaskan-Eyak-Tlingit; Haida; and Tsimshian language families.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-10:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 63,40 USD, Combo Meal 9,80 USD
Drinks
Bottle of Wine 15 USD, Cappuccino 4,50 USD, Beer 2,41 - 7 USD, Water 1,89 - 2,14 USD, Coke/Pepsi 2,22 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2,75 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,55 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 45 USD
General Transport
You can explore Seward on foot, or in a vehicle.A Shuttle bus is found here, cars can be rented with bikes and taxis are available for use.

Things to do in Seward

While aboard an Alaskan cruise tour, look out for the Holgate Glacier.In the Seward Boat Harbour you can admire the many different boats, look at the wildlife like otters, jellyfish or seals, or simply enjoy the view of everything you see.Tour the Kenai Fjords National Park by boat or helicopter to see everything it has to offer.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Alaska) Lonely Planet Alaska Guidebook
  • A Warm Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Eye Mask
  • Lightweight Down Jacket
  • Rain Trench
  • Quick-Dry Hiking Pants
  • Emergency Paracord Bracelet
  • Neck Wallet
  • Mosquito Repelling Wristbands
  • Quality Travel Binoculars
  • Moisture-Wicking Scarf and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.