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Portage Glacier: 1-Hr Sightseeing Cruise

5.0 (1 reviews) Anchorage, United States Cruises & Boat Tours

Highlights

  • Portage Glacier is found along the Seward Highway.
  • A sightseeing vessel, the M/V Ptarmigan, takes passengers across Portage Lake, passing by waterfalls and mountain cliffs towards the glacier.
  • The vessel is equipped with a heated cabin featuring large windows and an open-air top deck.
  • Passengers can view the glacier closely, including the calving of ice.

About this experience

Portage Glacier is found along the Seward Highway. A sightseeing vessel, the M/V Ptarmigan, takes passengers across Portage Lake, passing by waterfalls and mountain cliffs towards the glacier. The vessel is equipped with a heated cabin featuring large windows and an open-air top deck. Passengers can view the glacier closely, including the calving of ice. The journey includes narrated explanations provided by a U.S. Forest Service ranger about the area's history, geology, and wildlife. This sightseeing opportunity is available during the seasonal months from mid-May to mid-September. Ensure to check exact dates before planning your visit.

Good to know

Duration01:00
LanguagesEN, ZH, EL, RU, KO, FR
VenueSightseeing Cruises in Anchorage
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