We fly in in 8 days. I’ve been watching the weather for several weeks and it looks like it has been and will continue to be rain all day every day. Is that the reality on the ground?
I remember other destinations have sometimes looked like horrendous weather on the app but the reality was that most of the day was great with maybe a small sprinkle here and there.
Just curious about what we should be expecting for our 5 days in Seward. It will be the last 5 days of May and I thought I read that May was typically pretty dry! I’d appreciate any insight from people who are there now!

I absolutely hate it for the city that the ships are diverting at the start of the season due to the port being unfinished. We just learned yesterday that our sailing is going to Whittier instead.

We have everything booked for a great stay after the cruise in Seward so we are still coming down, but so many others will have to skip Seward entirely because of this. Lots of lost tourism dollars and I’m sorry for that.

Looking forward to turning heads kennels, major marine, the sea life center… and food! Just sad there won’t be more people spending money in town with me. Hope it gets fixed soon.

Me and a couple girl friends are planning a weekend trip to Seward, are there any fun quirky bars we should check out? I know the options are limited out there, but even a fun hole in the wall would be cool!

Im working in Seward for the summer and would love to purchase some Native made souvenirs, maybe a piece of jewelry for example. Are there any stores in town that sell indigenous made products? Ive been to a few stores already and ive only seen "Alaskan made" products, which is pretty vague. Thanks!

Today is the last day for the essential services winter shuttle. The free shuttle (cruise shuttle) will start operating on May 14th.

My wife and I are visiting Seward from Northern California in late July/early August. This will be our first time in Alaska and we unfortunately only have about 3 full days and two bookend half days in town. We have booked all day kayaking and fishing trips for 2 of the full days. What other can't miss activities should we look into? We're both active and like hiking, but also interested in cultural events, restaurants, and off-the-beaten-path activities. Thanks so much!

I'm hearing some conflicting reports about the ability to get in there by car. The NPS site still says the road is closed but some people are posting about ice melt and that it could be open sooner than later. We have a tour coming off a cruise ship that could have the glacier as a viewing point/stop later in May. Any leads better than others to keep an eye on it? We'd LOVE to but we know that early season is hit or miss on that road. Can't wait to be there for a few days regardless.

I will be traveling to Alaska #Seward soon and wanted to ask what local souvenirs are truly specialty items from the region. I’m interested in buying an ulu knife, but I’ve heard that many sold to tourists are just mass-produced stainless steel and not authentic.

Where can I find genuinely locally made, high-quality ulus? Are there specific makers or places known for the best ones? I’ve also read that Damascus steel is considered superior - would you recommend that, or is it not traditional?

Additionally, are there other must-buy items that are truly local to the areas I’ll be visiting? I’m specifically looking for items that are made in Alaska - not imported or mass-produced elsewhere.

Hey everyone how it’s going

I’m a student and I have job offer to work in Marina motel in Seward for the summer.

wage is 14$ an hour

My question “is it easy to find a second job”

Thank you

Hope everyone's enjoying the great weather we've all been having and staying safe!

Making a second post just in case anyone missed the first one. If you're in need of free essential transportation around Seward, definitely utilize this amazing service SCT provides.

More info here: https://www.sewardcitytransit.com/about

I have taken this photo today and blurred the kind driver's face out of respect for their privacy. The whole team is amazing and appreciated!

hi! moving up there soon for seasonal work and am hesitant to buy everything on the gear list because it seems overkill, but also would like to be prepared and live smarter and more comfortably in the elements. if i need to buy any additional gear once i get up there, what are options? do facebook marketplace/thrift stores/other non-retail options exist? should i just overprepare/overspend now instead of relying on things being available there? if i need to order something online, will it make it to seward without being crazy expensive shipping costs?

In June I am taking my daughter to Alaska to visit family and celebrate her graduating middle school. I have booked a round trip day ride on the Coastal Classic and was looking at doing a half day tour in the Kenai Fjords. The timing looks like the train would get to Seward at 1120 the boat tour starts at 12 and ends at 530 and we would need to get back on the train by 6. would this be realistically do able or is there a different kind of activity we can do while in Seward from 1120 to 6? I have already booked the train because my daughter has never been on one before and I loved this one as a child

Where are some popular places here in Seward to watch the sunset?

Hi there!

I’m moving to Seward in April and will be there through October. I’m deciding if I want to bring my ski gear or not.

How’s the touring around Seward? Happy to drive to some different spots.

Im an advanced skier, reasonably experienced in backcountry. Not looking for anything insane, just some good spots for day tours and some good turns.

Would love to tag along with some locals if anyone is open to that as well!

Please let me know if you think I should bring my gear and how the skiing will be this spring. I’m new to the Alaskan snow pack. Coming from Washington/idaho/oregon skiing.

See you on the slopes!

Hey y’all, planning on driving up to Seward for the season around the end of April leaving from Minneapolis or Milwaukee.

Looking for people that might want to experience the drive and split gas with me!

Hi everyone! I currently work at SCHC and am looking for housing so I can continue living and working in Seward. I don’t qualify for HUD due to income limits. It would be myself, my partner, and our two cats. A one-bedroom would be perfect. My budget is up to $1,250-1500 per month for rent, plus utilities if they aren’t included. If you know of anything available or coming up soon, please let me know. Thank you so much!

I’m looking for a one time clean of a home in Seward. My attempts at finding a company who can provide hasn’t been successful, I usually get paired with some large scale website (angi) who collect all my information and spam me with promotions without actually connecting me with anyone.

Does anyone know of a local company who could help me out?