Portage Glacier Cruise Experience in Anchorage Discount Tickets

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 U.S. 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: Transportation to/from Anchorage NOT INCLUDED

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Admission fees

Heated indoor cabin + open-air viewing deck

1-hour cruise on Portage Lake

Up-close views of Portage Glacier

Onboard narration

English-language tour

Exclusion

Food & beverages (available for purchase on board the M/V Ptarmigan)

Bring your own camera or binoculars so you don’t miss a thing

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.