Seward Ocean Excursions is a proud member of Whale SENSE, a voluntary education and recognition program fo responsible whale watching practices.
Check out this video highlighting our winter trips!
Fall, Winter, and Spring Tours
Summary
Cost: $189/person
Time: 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Offered September 1 – May 14 (check out our Tours & Sightseeing page if you are here outside these dates for summer specific information!)
Trip Length: 3.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum 2, maximum 6
Contrary to what people might lead you to believe, Seward, Alaska, and the ocean don’t shut down just because September rolls around! Yes, the weather may be colder, but Resurrection Bay and beyond are positively scenic in the fall, winter, and spring months. Our boats are equipped with a cabin heater to keep you comfortable on board, and we have hot drinks for our guests. Perhaps the best aspect of this time of year is that there is basically no one on the water…you feel like you have the ocean and wildlife all to yourself!
Snowy beaches, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, and perfect light for photography make Seward a dream winter destination. Common fall thru spring wildlife sightings include Dall’s and harbor porpoises, sea otters, land otters, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, sea ducks (like harlequins, goldeneyes, mergansers, and more), eagles, sea birds, mountain goats, and sometimes even orcas! Shoulder season travelers may spot humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, and puffins and other migratory seabirds. Our Fall, Winter, and Spring trips involve cruising Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park.
Often on these tours we beach the boat, allowing guests to explore a beautiful beach for a while adding a whole new perspective to the trip!
Temperatures average from the teens to the 50s and it varies from sunny, rainy, to snowy.
Fall, winter, and spring tour trips run for a half-day (3.5 hours). These trips have a 2 person minimum and a 6 person maximum. See our FAQ page for what to bring and policies.
