betmust Posted January 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We will arrive in Seaward from the train and have the afternoon free and wondered if there was something close to the train station to do. Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted January 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2014 the harbor itself is interesting because there are so many fishing boats on the move. There'a a waterfront path that goes from the harbor (nr the train depot) to downtown, about 2 mile walk. At the end is the SeaLife Center. Or you could take the free shuttle bus instead of walking. There's a $10 shuttle offered by Exit Glacier Guides if you want to visit Exit Glacier which is about 15 miles from town. The path to the glacier takes about an hr RT. Check out the town web site: http://www.seward.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sCruise Posted January 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Does anyone know if you can leave the ship after dropping off bags to do some touring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrusselsGirl07 Posted January 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yes, you can drop your bags and then go back out for the day. We will be doing that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabunit Posted January 26, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Mapleleaves hit the high points. If you take the walk into town, watch for rabbits along the trail. Other smaller amusements: 1. Quick stop at Iditarod mile zero for a picture (downtown) 2. Check out the coal loading system (immediately next to cruise terminal) 3. Rent a kayak 4. Shopping and eating downtown (4th Ave) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betmust Posted January 26, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks for the info everyone. I will check out that website also... Bette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted January 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Mapleleaves hit the high points. If you take the walk into town, watch for rabbits along the trail. I've never seen rabbits along the path, but always enjoyed watching the otters playing just off shore, and a few bald eagles flying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted January 27, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 27, 2014 We will arrive in Seaward from the train and have the afternoon free and wondered if there was something close to the train station to do.Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks It is Seward. This is an interesting port, that is loaded with stuff to see and do. I do not recommend, you limit yourself "close to the train". :) You will find this out when you get there. http://www.seward.com Wildlife is usually of interest to many people, and a boat tour is the jackpot of varied wildlife, of Kenai Fjords. Needing at least 6 hours on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted January 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I am not sure if this works out with our timing but check out these encounters at Sea Life - http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/visitors/index.php?page=programs-tours.php We have done the puffin and the octopus encounters and they were well worth the money. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissreb Posted January 29, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Does anyone know if you can leave the ship after dropping off bags to do some touring? Are you staying in Seward the night before the cruise? If so, check with your hotel and see if they offer to take your bags to the ship for you. That way you can go off touring and your bags will get to the ship. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express last year and they did it for us for $2/bag. Well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrusselsGirl07 Posted January 29, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I am not sure if this works out with our timing but check out these encounters at Sea Life - http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/visitors/index.php?page=programs-tours.php We have done the puffin and the octopus encounters and they were well worth the money. DON Hi Don, I have booked the Octopus and Puffin encounters for July 25 for our group of four, so glad to hear you enjoyed it! I am really looking forward to visiting the centre and interacting with the animals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted January 29, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hi Don, I have booked the Octopus and Puffin encounters for July 25 for our group of four, so glad to hear you enjoyed it! I am really looking forward to visiting the centre and interacting with the animals! I do not know if you are going to be in Anchorage and if you have the time but also check this out - http://alaskazoo.org/special-encounters I did the $200 Zookeeper for a Day option with my granddaughter. Pricy but it is a 5 hour encounter. We got to go into cages to help feed the animals, see stuff from the back of the cages, go into the seal exhibit and watch the keeper work with and check the seals. We even got to go with the staff when they did the daily walk with the wolves. When was the last time you got to pet a wolf. It was one of the high points of my grandaughter's Alaska trip along with the octopus encounter and the trip to Anan to see bears. Check it out. They also have shorter and cheaper encounters as another option but we did it all. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollanjake Posted January 30, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks to Don and a 2012 review, we are also doing the Octopus encounter! The Zookeeper for a day sounds awesome too, looks like they have changed their ages..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted January 30, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks to Don and a 2012 review, we are also doing the Octopus encounter! The Zookeeper for a day sounds awesome too, looks like they have changed their ages..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk These are the kinds of things that people who take CruiseTours or only ship excursions never get to do. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollanjake Posted January 30, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 30, 2014 These are the kinds of things that people who take CruiseTours or only ship excursions never get to do. DON I'd like, but there isn't a button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted January 31, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'd like, but there isn't a button! Took me a while to get that one. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted January 31, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi Don, I have booked the Octopus and Puffin encounters for July 25 for our group of four, so glad to hear you enjoyed it! I am really looking forward to visiting the centre and interacting with the animals! The puffin encounter was fantastic. You actually get to go into the bird enclosure with everyone on the outside watching you and you get to feed the puffins fish. You will love it. And how can you not love puffins. They are so cute. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agabbymama Posted January 31, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) These are the kinds of things that people who take CruiseTours or only ship excursions never get to do. DON And after paying $3000 for a cruisetour, this tour at a $200 price tag isn't something I'd be interested in doing. I was very happy with my 11 day Alaska/Yukon cruisetour without paying extra for very many excursions. I did book Jeff King's Husky Homestead Tour, but that's the only additional tour we did. I understand not everyone likes cruisetours, but for us it was awesome! Everyone has to do what is best for them. Edited January 31, 2014 by agabbymama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollanjake Posted February 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The puffin encounter was fantastic. You actually get to go into the bird enclosure with everyone on the outside watching you and you get to feed the puffins fish. You will love it. And how can you not love puffins. They are so cute. DON Jealous! my DD not old enough for that one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted February 3, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Sealife Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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