Portage Glacier 1-Hour Cruise From Girdwood
Cruise Portage Lake for close-up views of Portage Glacier
Duration
1 Hour
Includes
1-hr cruise, narration, seating
Highlights
Ride the M/V Ptarmigan on a 1-hour cruise across Portage Lake for scenic views of Portage Glacier and the surrounding mountains. Listen to U.S. Forest Service narration as you glide past icebergs, cliffs, and waterfalls.
- Board a custom-built sightseeing vessel with heated indoor seating
- Step onto the open-air top deck for outdoor viewing
- Learn about local history, wildlife, and glaciology from a U.S. Forest Service ranger
- Glide across iceberg-dotted waters toward the face of Portage Glacier
- Buy food and beverages onboard if you want refreshments
What's Included
- One-hour cruise on Portage Lake
- Indoor heated seating and outdoor viewing areas
- Onboard narration in English
Things to know
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No outside alcohol, smoking, pets (service animals allowed), or large bags or coolers. Wheelchair access is available with limited space for mobility devices; notify in advance if you need assistance.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to safety concerns.
FAQs
Bring your own snacks and beverages if you want. Do not bring outside alcohol.
Buy food and beverages onboard the vessel.
Dress in layers and plan for cooler temperatures on the water. Bring a light jacket or rain gear, plus sunscreen and sunglasses.
Meeting details
1500 Byron Glacier Rd. Girdwood, AK 99587
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Portage Glacier Cruises
Admission includedStepping aboard a vessel bound for the face of Portage Glacier, you feel the temperature drop before the ice even comes into view. Brilliant shades of blue emerge from the glacier's compressed walls as the boat draws close, and chunks of calved ice drift quietly past the hull. Portage Glacier Cruises places you within striking distance of a living, moving river of ice that has shaped this Alaskan valley for thousands of years.