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A boat named 'PTARMIGAN' on a glacier. 1
A glacier with a calving front, surrounded by rocky terrain and calm water. 2
A glacier with people observing it from a boat. 3
A cruise ship named 'Penumbra' navigating near a glacier. 4
A boat on calm water with a glacier and a mountain in the background. 5

Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

By Portage Glacier Cruises
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €52 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Just an hour’s scenic drive from Anchorage along the breathtaking Seward Highway, Portage Glacier offers an unforgettable Alaskan adventure. Board the M/V Ptarmigan, a custom-built sightseeing vessel designed for optimal glacier viewing, including a heated cabin with expansive windows and an open-air top deck.

During the one-hour cruise, you’ll glide across the waters of Portage Lake, journeying past cascading waterfalls and steep mountain cliffs. Get up close to the towering wall of Portage Glacier, and with a bit of luck, witness the thrilling sight (and sound!) of calving ice. A US Forest Service ranger provides expert narration, sharing fascinating insights into the area's history, geology, and wildlife.

This budget-friendly and family-friendly tour operates daily from mid-May to mid-September, with five departures to fit your schedule. This is the perfect stop to experience one of the state's most iconic glaciers.

Please note: Transport to/from Anchorage NOT INCLUDED

Activity location

  • Portage Glacier
    • Portage Lake Loop
    • Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1500 Byron Glacier Rd
    • 1500 Byron Glacier Road
    • 99587, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€51.84 x 1 Adult€51.84
Total
Price is €51.84

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • 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
  • Transport 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.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Portage Glacier

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Cruise across the icy waters of Portage Lake aboard the purpose-built M/V Ptarmigan, specially designed to navigate glacial conditions, as you journey towards 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Portage Glacier
    • Portage Lake Loop
    • Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1500 Byron Glacier Rd
    • 1500 Byron Glacier Road
    • 99587, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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