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Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

Location Anchorage, Alaska, USA
$59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Portage Glacier captivates with its stunning scenery, just an hour’s drive from Anchorage along the breathtaking Seward Highway. Board the M/V Ptarmigan, a custom-built sightseeing vessel designed for an unforgettable glacier viewing experience.

  • 🛳️ Daily Glacier Cruise: Enjoy a one-hour cruise on Portage Lake, with five departures available daily from mid-May to mid-September.
  • 🌊 Scenic Views: Glide past cascading waterfalls and towering mountain cliffs, taking in panoramic views from both the heated indoor cabin and the open-air top deck.
  • 👨‍🏫 A knowledgeable U.S. Forest Service ranger narrates the journey, sharing fascinating insights about the area's history, geology, and wildlife.
  • ❄️ Get up close to the majestic Portage Glacier, where you may witness the awe-inspiring sight and sound of calving ice.
  • 📸 Bring your camera or binoculars to capture the breathtaking beauty of floating icebergs and the dramatic glacier face.
  • ♿ The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this remarkable adventure.
  • 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with options for prams or strollers available.

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Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

  • English-language tour
  • Onboard narration
  • Up-close views of Portage Glacier
  • 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake
  • Heated indoor cabin + open-air viewing deck
  • Admission fee
  • Bring your own camera or binoculars so you don’t miss a thing
  • Food & beverages (available for purchase on board the M/V Ptarmigan)

Meeting point
Please check in 5–10 minutes before your scheduled departure at the queue area in front of the M/V Ptarmigan.
Return details
Please check in 5–10 minutes before your scheduled departure at the queue area in front of the M/V Ptarmigan.

  • Portage Glacier
    Cruise across the icy waters of Portage Lake aboard the purpose-built M/V Ptarmigan, specially designed to navigate glacial conditions, as you journey toward the dramatic face of Portage Glacier. As you glide past floating icebergs and cascading waterfalls, enjoy panoramic views from the vessel’s open-air deck or comfortable indoor cabin while engaging narration brings the surrounding landscape to life. This scenic cruise offers a rare opportunity to get up close to one of Alaska’s most iconic glaciers, where you can witness its towering blue ice and the ever-changing natural beauty of this remarkable environment.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible (limited space, notify in advance)
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
  • No outside alcohol or smoking onboard
  • Service animals allowed, pets are not
  • Be sure to bring your camera or binoculars so you don’t miss a thing
  • Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure time to receive a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

    Location Anchorage, Alaska, USA
    $59
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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