Active Port of Call

Located on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, the waters of the Resurrection Bay wash up on the shores of the city of Seward. The bay was named by Alexandr Baranov, a seaman forced to retreat into the bay during a bad storm in the Gulf. As the storm calmed on the Easter Sunday he was there, he penned the name. During the winter months, the bay surprising remains free of ice. This means it can be navigated year-round. Resurrection Bay has played a role in popular culture and was the site of the filming of the opening of the movie The Hunt for Red October. In the film, the bay was portrayed as the Murmansk Fjord in Russia. Many of the tours that include the Kenai Fjords make port in Resurrection Bay, or at least sail through it. From the boat you will have great views of the mountains, as well as wildlife including whales, seals, and sea lions. Located at the foot of Mount Marathon, Resurrection Bay is one of the most photographed locations in the state. Events held nearby in the town of Seward include the annual Polar Bear Jump Off and the Mount Marathon Race. In addition to the hotels and bed and breakfast establishments in Seward, there are a number of camping areas right along the edge of Resurrection Bay.