Alaska Railroad

The Coastal Classic train runs south from Anchorage to Seward and provides some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska, especially as it curves along Turnagain Arm and the waters of Cook Inlet.

Mt McKinley in clouds

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Canoe

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Glacier

The Glacier Discovery Train at Spencer Glacier.

GoldStar 08

The Alaska Railroad's Maiden Voyage of their new double-deck dome carriage.

Gods Country from AKRR

This beautiful scenery surrounds the train as it rolls along through the Matanuska Susitna Valley, north of Anchorage and south of Denali.

Fireweed Mirror Train

The Coastal Classic Train passes through some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery as it travels south between Anchorage and Seward.

Bartlett Glacier Looms

Photo by Darwin Keichline

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

GoldStar Seating

With comfortable reclining seats that can also swivel to face each other, and expansive views on both sides and above, GoldStar is the perfect way to enjoy the best train in the world.

Seward to Anchorage

Photo by Jan F. Horwath

Portage

Alaska Railroad train at Portage.

Alaska

Aerial of Alaska

Aerial of train

Aerial of Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train

Fox Island Resurrection Bay Lunch Cruise


Call 907-764-2067 for reservations.

With Kenai Fjords Tours
$224 per person
Available May 9 - Sept. 14, 2009.

Watch for whales, puffins, Steller sea lions, otters and visit seabird colonies. See Bear Glacier, one of Harding Icefield's largest glaciers.

This half-day cruise of Resurrection Bay includes a stop at Fox Island for a delicious salmon bake lunch. 5-hour cruise departs at noon.

Dress in warm layers with hat and gloves and don't forget your binoculars!

Includes round trip rail from Anchorage or Girdwood to Seward and the Cruise tour.

Take a tour of Resurrection Bay, flush with wildlife. Watch for Humpback Whales, Orca Whales, Seabirds, Sea Lions, and Otters, among others. Tour includes a stop at the exclusive lodge on Fox Island for lunch, where you will enjoy an all you can eat salmon bake, and a presentation by a National Park Ranger. The trip is narrated by a National Park Ranger and certified captains, who captain the most modern fleet of vessels in the state. Enjoy keeping track of your route with flatscreen monitors displaying the map of the Resurrection Bay, and Kenai Fjords National Park.

Highlights:

  • Visit Kenai Fjords Exclusive Fox Island Wilderness Lodge
  • Abundant Wildlife
  • National Park Ranger presentation
  • Alaskan Native owned company
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch of Grilled Alaskan Salmon
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, and water onboard, and at the Island
  • Narration done by certified captains and a National Park Ranger.

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