The Wilderness Express (blue and yellow) in the Depot; and the Zaandam at the dock.

The pilot boat now has us in deep water.

Seward Embarkation

August 27, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

The Seward departure point for the ship is adjacent to the rail depot where the Wilderness Express is waiting.

Seward is largely a fishing port and entry point to Alaska from the sea. Set in a fjord, the waterway is surrounded by rugged high mountains that come down to the sea.

Boarding is simple and uncomplicated. Finding our way around is more so. We depart around 8:15 pm and the weather ahead doesn't look great. The pilot boat pushes us out then we are on our way.Read more