Water Taxi and Overnight Kayaking Tour Update 2025

Explore Alaska’s Wilderness: New Afternoon Departures for Our Overnight Kayak Adventures, and a new water taxi schedule for the first time in over 20 years!

At Miller’s Landing, we’ve made it easier than ever to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park. Our Overnight Kayak Adventures to Northwestern Fjord and Aialik Bay as well as our Water Taxis to the same locations now meet at 12 PM and depart the beach at 2 PM*—a perfect schedule for visitors arriving in Seward by train, bus, or cruise ship, or for locals departing home the same morning they’d like to reach the park. Plus, we’ve updated our return time to ensure an earlier, more relaxed finish to your adventure.

For our bay taxis, we have an entirely new schedule departing on the hour vs the half hour, new kayak trip departure offerings, and a brand new 6PM-8PM time slot for bay taxis! Departures from Miller’s Landing at 6PM will allow our local guests and those on daily bay tours access to the state marine park beaches, park use cabins, and local area private lodgings, as well as those already on location wanting to return home between 6:20-8PM.
*If you have a large group or a need to depart earlier, we may have custom 6AM departure options available!

Your New Itinerary: Seamless Travel, Incredible Adventure

Here’s what you can expect from our updated Overnight Kayaking and Water Taxi to the National Park Tour schedule:

1. 12 PM: Meet & Greet at Miller’s Landing
   Arrive at our scenic location and enjoy a delicious lunch in our café while soaking in the views of Resurrection Bay. Meet your guide, review the plan for the trip, and make sure all your gear is properly arranged. For those joining us for water taxi services, we highly suggest a noon arrival, but are now requiring no later than a 1pm check in for parking, unloading your vehicle, and staging gear.  This is very different than our 5AM meet and 6AM departure of years past!
   

   Thank you Lex from @thehitchedhiker for the wonderful photos!

   

   Thank you Lex from @thehitchedhiker for the wondefull photos!

   
   Enjoy a fresh, hearty lunch at our café before setting out on your adventure.

2. 2 PM: Departure from the Beach
   With your gear staged and ready to go, after a quick load up get ready to travel with your experienced guide into the heart of Alaska’s breathtaking fjords! We will enjoy a 1.5-2 hour journey to the remote beaches of Aialik Bay or Northwestern Fjord.
   

   The Fox Willie, Michael A, and Thomasea are loaded, landed, and ready to depart on a beautiful morning!
3. 4 PM: Enter Kenai Fjords National Park
   By 3:30-4PM you disembark in iconic Northwestern Fjord or Aialik Bay, where towering glaciers, marine wildlife, and rugged Alaskan beauty await. This is well after check in time for the national park service cabins, and the time the larger tour vessels are departing the park or finishing their journey, limiting marine traffic for any pm paddling and leaving you the serenity of the park to yourselves!
   

   The Fox Willie explores spire cove on a Best of Alaska trip!

   

   Ice the size of family and friends sits on the beaches near these massive tidewater glaciers!

   Marvel at the towering glaciers and stunning landscapes of Kenai Fjords National Park.

4. 4 PM (Next Day): Pick-Up and Return
   After a night (or many!) spent camping under the stars surrounded by Alaska’s wilderness, our water taxi returns to pick you up at 4 PM—a full 3 hours earlier than our taxi schedule previously permitted. You’ll return to Miller’s Landing by 5:30-6 PM, giving you more time to relax and reflect on your incredible experience, and just in time to grab a delicious dinner at our waterfront Café! For those enjoying the water taxi services for their self guided experience, this is well after the check out time for the park service cabins, as well as enough time to cover more ground before your return! Get back in time to check into your hotel or cabin, catch dinner, or even drive up to Anchorage for your flight out/return home!
   

   Is it glacier ice, or an artistic representation of a whale fluke?

   

   Beignet and Rose on the porch of the Miller’s Landing Café

   Our water taxi brings you back earlier, so you can unwind after your journey.

Why Our Updated Schedule Works for You

• Convenient for Same-Day Arrivals: Our new schedule allows travelers arriving in Seward by train, bus, or cruise ship, or coming down from other areas of Alaska same day to join the adventure without needing to stay overnight beforehand. No other business in Seward offers this flexibility!
• More Relaxed Days: With an earlier return time and a more convenient departure hour, you can enjoy a fulfilling adventure without the exhaustion of long days, early mornings, or late-night returns. No need to break camp at 4am to make yourselves ready for departure, and fewer delayed departures in general due to delayed morning antics!
• Pre-departure meal at the Miller’s Landing Café: Start your journey with a hearty meal at Miller’s Landing, fueling you for the unforgettable experiences ahead – included for those on guided overnight experiences.Fuel up with a meal and ensure your gear is ready before heading out.

Highlights of Our Overnight Kayaking Tours

• Northwestern Fjord Adventure
  Paddle past glistening glaciers and explore the untouched beauty of Northwestern Fjord. Wildlife sightings often include puffins, sea otters, and harbor seals.
  

  One of many places to camp and land our water taxi in Northwestern Fjord

  Spot marine wildlife as you paddle through Northwestern Fjord.

• Aialik Bay Overnight Expedition
  Glide through Aialik Bay, where towering ice walls and the sound of calving glaciers set the scene. This journey is a favorite for its blend of tranquility and adventure.
  

  Kayaking near Holgate in Aialik Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park

  Get up close to Alaska’s majestic glaciers in Aialik Bay.

Ready to Join the Adventure?

At Miller’s Landing, we’re proud to offer more accessible and traveler-friendly experiences than ever before. Our new schedule is designed to fit your needs, whether you’re arriving in Seward the same day or planning a longer stay.

Book your spot today and join us for an unforgettable overnight kayaking experience. Spaces fill quickly, so don’t wait! Visit Miller’s Landing to secure your reservation.