Seward, Alaska, is on the Kenai Peninsula, southwest of Anchorage. There are about 3500 permanent residents in Seward. The town is laid out on a grid pattern, which is somewhat unusual in Alaska. Seward is a major port for cruise ships.
When we entered Seward, we came down from a higher elevation toward the bay. There were two cruise ships in port. In this relatively small community these two giants dominated the landscape.
The ships--one Holland America and one Royal Caribbean--were berthed side by side in the harbor. Our quick analysis of the business places downtown indicates that the big business here is tourists, probably most brought here by cruise ship.
Later in the evening, at about one hour intervals, both ships backed out of their berths, turned around in the relatively narrow bay, and headed out to sea. The pictures give you an idea of the size of the ships and the beautiful mountain scenery in the background.
The first photo shows both ships in port. The second photo is of the Hollard America Ryndam. The final two photos are the Royal Carribean's Radiance of the Seas.
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