Seward Cruise Transfers
How to travel between Anchorage and Seward before or after your Alaska cruise.
Seward Cruise Transfers
How to travel between Anchorage and Seward before or after your Alaska cruise.
Seward Cruise Transfers
The small coastal town of Seward is 125 miles from the airport in Anchorage. There are many transfer options for cruise passengers either arriving into or departing from Seward. These include guided group tour-transfers, private van transfers, rental cars, and scheduled transit via the Park Connection Motorcoach and Alaska Railroad.
Cruise Transfers for Ships Embarking from Seward
Below are the available scheduled transportation options to Seward:
- Park Connection Motorcoach - There are two Anchorage departures. The morning Anchorage to Seward departs at 7:00 AM and arrives at 9:45 AM. The afternoon Anchorage to Seward departs at 3:00 PM and arrives at about 5:45 PM.*
- Alaska Railroad - Ride the Coastal Classic train from Anchorage to Seward. The train departs at 6:45 AM and arrives at 11:20 AM.
- Tour Transfer or Private Transfer - If you'd like to turn your transfer into a day tour, check out the Anchorage to Seward Tour & Transfer or Anchorage to Seward Wildlife Transfer. If you're traveling with a group, consider booking a private transfer.
- Rental Car - A small number of vehicles are available for one-way rental to Seward.
*Important note: Due to an earlier check in (typically by 5:00 PM for a 7:00 PM sailing), Royal Caribbean or Celebrity cruisers should take a morning transfer or enjoy an overnight in Seward the day prior to embarkation
Cruise Transfers for Ships Disembarking at Seward
Below are the available scheduled transportation options from Seward:
- Alaska Railroad - If you'd like a more leisurely day in Seward, book the Seward to Anchorage train. It leaves Seward at 6:00 PM departure and arrives at the Anchorage Depot at about 10:15 PM.
- Park Connection Motorcoach - Two morning departures and one evening departure. The earlier Seward to Anchorage transfer leaves from the cruise terminal on designated ship days only, departing at 9:45 AM and arriving at about 12:30 PM. The next departure leaves from the Seward Small Boat Harbor at 10:45 AM and arrives into Anchorage at about 1:30 PM. The city runs a free shuttle from the cruise terminal into town. Same-day service from Seward to Denali Park or Seward to Talkeetna is also available with these morning departures.The evening departure leaves at 6:30 PM and gets you into Anchorage around 9:30 PM.
- Tour Transfer or Private Transfer - For day tour options that end in Anchorage, check out the Seward to Anchorage Tour & Transfer and Seward to Anchorage Wildlife Cruise Transfer.
- Rental Car - A small number of vehicles are available for one-way rental from Seward.
What is there to do in Seward before I embark on my cruise? Morning transfers leave time to explore Seward or head out on a scenic Kenai Fjords National Park day cruise. Some local tour operators will hold luggage, and passengers who come by train may have their bags transferred directly to the cruise line if properly tagged.
Can I fly into Alaska the day and transfer on the same day as my cruise departure? We do not recommend flying into Anchorage on the day of your cruise departure. If you are on a limited schedule, spend a night at an Anchorage hotel or Seward hotel. This allows for unforeseen flight or luggage delays. Better yet, if you have more time, explore the land side of Alaska on a pre-cruise vacation package. These trips conveniently end in Seward, making them perfect to pair with southbound Seward cruises.
How do I book a cruise transfer? You can book your cruise transportation, plus any Anchorage lodging or complete land packages, by phone (800-208-0200) or online. Use the Transportation Finder to book basic scheduled transportation like the rail and motorcoach. Use the Activity Finder for group tours (the destination is your point of origin). Find more details on Private Transfers here.
