Every Holland America Southbound Glacier Discovery cruise begins in Seward via beautiful Anchorage where flights from the Lower 48 often land first. Anchorage is located on Cook Inlet and surrounded by the Chugach Mountains and offers shopping for fine Alaskan hand knits from the Oomingmak Muskox Cooperative, frontier saloons, museums and art galleries. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and meet local crafters.
On your drive to the ship in Seward you will pass nearby Kenai Fjords National Park which is abundant in wildlife. Located on the southeast coast of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Watch for bald eagles, listen to the sounds of thousands of seabirds and share the waters with Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, Dall's porpoises, sea otters and whales. The gateway to the park is the historic and quaint town of Seward where you will board your beautiful ship.
Average Temperature
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24 |
27 |
30 |
37 |
44 |
51 |
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55 |
55 |
49 |
40 |
31 |
25 |
Average High Temperature
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30 |
33 |
37 |
44 |
52 |
59 |
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63 |
62 |
56 |
46 |
37 |
31 |
Average Precipitation
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5 |
5.2 |
3.6 |
4.3 |
3.4 |
2.2 |
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3.1 |
5.8 |
9.4 |
10.4 |
7.3 |
6.7 |
