The ship should not be the concern for this trip, if you're coming all the way from the U.K. and Rob has a wildlife and scenery priority. (We have two children who will be 12 and 9). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. Definitely worth the time and $$. And despite the fact that we fly everywhere in this state, Seward does not have commercial air service. Thank you. Hopefully you could find good fares. You're frequently in port, the scenery during the cruise is unbelievable, and most mornings start with an early arrival. My guess is, if photography is a priority, Seward will be a must. The Alaska Aviation Museum is located on Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska. What is the cost for adults and kids? I didn't, but just to see those bears was such an experience. Please let me know if anyone has any questions! Servicing the following cruise lines: Princess, Royal Caribbean Anchorage Tourism Anchorage Hotels Anchorage Alaska Tour & Travel offers two private transfer options between Anchorage and Seward. Manycruise linesoffer motorcoach service to or from Anchorage. Also providing chartered buses and vans to Girdwood, Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, Denali, Wasilla/Palmer, Anchorage Hotels and Airport. You will learn about history and surrounding places of interest on you way from Seward to Anchorage in your direct transfer bus. The train and road divert south of Portage with the train no longer following the coastline but moves into a valley roughly parallel to the road. Three-time Iditarod Champion Mitch Seavey welcomes you to his homestead to experience firsthand the thrill of dog sledding. We were on a land package and the transfer was included. The city is an Alaska Railroad terminus that has a maintained dock (for cruise ships) and controls a coal terminal from Usibelli (Usibelli Coal Mine). We are currently looking at Summer 2014 which has the Millennium, Century and Solstice as cruise ship options. Another major industry is tourism. Happy Cruiser the only Vancouver roundtrip is on Century. At Hubbard Glacier, the ship gets close and then rotates slowly so any point on the ship with an outside view is good. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel stretches 2.5 miles. The Alaska Railroad Dock (passenger terminal) is approx 1 km / 0,5 mi from downtown. Direct private transfer to/from your Unfortunately, as previously mentioned doing a one-way car rental, Seward to Anchorage, is cost prohibitive. Alaska Tour & Travel uses cookies to track your trip selections and favorites. We tried to rent a car in Seward to drive to Denali then drop it off in Anchorage. Thank you. I read it's about 5 hours long? I believe you have to either arrange transport yourself or purchase a Transfer from Celebrity. WebThe smarter way to travel from Seward to Anchorage! As a large-scale seller of Guam Cruises to Asia 2023/2024, we are able to offer you unbeatable prices and unparalleled value. At 1,706sqmi of land area, the city is the fourth-largest by area in the United States and larger than the smallest state, Rhode Island, which has 1,212sqmi. The only ship tour was for a snorkelling tour which sounded fabulous, but after contacting the vendor, found he only booked through the ship for cruise passengers. From my reading, you could have a cold and rainy week for your entire Alaskan cruise, or a mixture of warm and cold weather. Very knowledgeable and he captured some excellent photos of me! The service was outstanding and the food was very good. Round trip transportation from Anchorage available. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery and Alaska experience but we did not find the millennium to be up to Celebrity standards in terms of food and entertainment. CC Help Jenn Those guests with a late flight out of Anchorage may purchase the convenience of additional time at a rate of $80 per hour. I highly recommend ACT. Your private tour guide can adjust the schedule, duration, and activities to suit your interests. My DH and I are also photographers (hobby). After Seward, we spent one night before driving up to Denali. WebGo dog sledding on real snow via a scenic helicopter ride! We did not want the restrictions of a cruise tour, so we rented a car and did it on our own. These are generally not recommended for families. I have booked or intend to book mostly private tours. Happy Cruiser the only Vancouver roundtrip is on Century. Make an optional visit to the Seward Sea Life Center to see the local marine life up close. It looks like the same itinerary as Millie except if misses out Seward and doesn't have an indoor pool so lots of things to think about. Ship arrives 5AM Friday so we have the entire day as well as the next day in Anchorage before flying home on Sunday. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, Depart Cruise Ship terminal 8:00AM Fridays, Mondays, Turnagain Arm (drive by) dall sheep, beluga whales, Drop off at Downtown Anchorage hotels 11:00AM. The distance to Anchorage is about 125 miles. It looks like the same itinerary as Millie except if misses out Seward and doesn't have an indoor pool so lots of things to think about. I haven't booked yet for next year, but I am now definitely going to move forward with them. Everything similar in price except shuttle is door to door. Signage would be nice. More soon! The museum has over thirty aircraft on display, a restoration hangar, flight simulators, two theaters, and a Hall of Fame. Theres more to it that getting from A to B; many companies offer narrated trips that highlight the areas history and wildlife. What can I do in Alaska during a spring visit? It is one of the oldest and most charming places to visit in Alaska. Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Museum once daily. Cruisers who begin or end their Alaskan cruise in Seward have a wonderful opportunity to see in more of this scenic state on their Anchorage transfer. I would definitely recommend this service to transfer from Anchorage to cruise ship terminal in Seward. By train, motorcoach or shuttle, reaching the dock in Seward or Whittier, Alaska is a breeze. Unfortunately, they took Century's T-pool out, during her '06 refurb. Picked up from hotel, on time. I agree that the balcony was very worth it. :) Which ship? Both are customizable to your schedule and interests. The announcement was actually broadcast in the staterooms which was a surprise as X makes so few announcements. You can actually sign up for the same tour on your own through the same company Celebrity used-- Brewster Vacations. Discover the Qutekcak Native Tribe traditions and history. We prefer sailing on Celebrity now but have sailed on Royal Caribbean ships since 1986 and have never been disappointed. Our Seward to Anchorage narrated 2.5 hour shuttle bus transfer option is the best alternative to get from your cruise ship in Seward to Anchorage airport, car rental, or hotel. By Seward Community Library: located across from the State Building. WebPrivate Cruise Transfer Seward / Anchorage Royal Caribbean, Viking Ocean Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises use Seward as a turnaround port for their Alaska cruises. They were very professional, the ride was comfortable and the most affordable option for making our departure time. An Alaska cruise is all about the scenery. They are SO relaxing! Why take a train that takes 6 hours for the same distance (train tracks and highway parallel each other most of the way)? We are sailing on Century tomorrow from Vancouver, so I'll be happy to report back on this cruise. Lost Lake: try the most beautiful and popular Kenai Penisula trail try mountain biking, running or just hiking to reach elevation of almost 200 ft to enjoy breathtaking Resurrection Bay and Gulf of Alaska views. Also, I believe your kids might be able to go free on the park shuttle. Once you have found the discounted Guam cruise of your I am trying to figure out the best option to get to Anchorage at the end of our one way cruise from Vancouver to Seward. Some these options include a small boat excursion in the Kenai Fjords while others simply drive to Anchorage. We went in June and the weather was very warm. We are cruising out of Seward this June. You will learn about history and surrounding places of interest on you way from Seward to Anchorage in your direct transfer bus. You have made a wise decision sailing southbound. http://alaskarailroad.com/Destinations/Anchorage/tabid/132/Default.aspx. I asked this same question on another forum for my 2018 cruise on RCL. Most of the locals persuaded me to book a flight back to Seattle/Portland as We are planning for a Seward to Anchorage airport end-of-cruise transfer next year. It was really beautiful around there. :) Which ship? This is among the Alaskas more accessible glaciers. I enjoyed seeing the wildlife and scratching a mouse's nose. We've never taken it but I remember sitting in Luminae having breakfast and the last call was broadcast for the rail passengers. That takes you 1,300 miles closer to home on your return. I'd stay there again. Go dog sledding on real snow via a scenic helicopter ride! Was Brewster locations the reason it was disappointing and if so would you advice we steer well clear? WebReviews, prices, photos, and itinerary for Majestic Alaska With Cruise Inside State Room. Located at the corner of Adams and Fifth. Take a look at the Icelandair flights from Anchorage to London, one stop in KEF to either LHR or LGW, instead of backtracking to Seattle. When we got to the terminal, the bus stopped right in front of where our luggage was to be checked in for the cruise. The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 396,317 in 2019, accounting for more than half the state's population. Seward offers the Kenai Fjords 6 or 9 hour boat tours, which provide an amazing array of marine wildlife, and Denali has the land wildlife, if you take the time to actually get into the park. Anchorage to Seward narrated glacier, wildlife, lunch day tour. Adults $74.00. News. Both are connected by road and rail. You will learn about history and surrounding places of interest on you way from Anchorage to Seward in your direct transfer bus. Any experience of Alaska cruisetours please? Seward is the beginning of the railroad to Fairbanks and Mile0 on the old historic Seward to Nome gold rush/mail route, today more familiarly known as the Iditarod Trail. A luggage trailer can be added for groups 1-6 for $100 per group, Seniors (60-69), Military ID, & Students (13-18) $28, Add Lunch to Alyeska Scenic Tram: $12 per person ($20 value). We stopped on the way in Talkeetna for a small (tiny) plane flight over Denali and landing on a glacierawesome! There are 89+ hotels available in Anchorage. Great sightseeing from the vista car. Our Seward to Anchorage scheduled bus transportation service is available on cruise ship days, for different days please contact directly for our private bus options. Planning on land based stay pre-cruise. Good luck with your planning and research! Is there enough time to get to the ship? That takes you 1,300 miles closer to home on your return. The bus journey time between Seward and Anchorage Airport (ANC) is around 3h 15m and covers a distance of around 134 miles. Hi there, I have not been to Alaska as yet (we are also going in 2014), but I have been researching for months now, reading guide books, searching the internet, reading Alaska online tourism sites, and of course, reading posts on Cruise Critic! Professional service, nice stop for pictures. Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyay Kaq') is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska, on the West Coast of the United States. The next day spend the day driving up to Healy stopping to enjoy the scenery and any wildlife we see. 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