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2009 Glaciers - Portage Glacier Cruise/Tour
Approximately 7 hours. From Anchorage, you'll travel by deluxe motor coach on the scenic Seward Highway to Portage Glacier. Stop at the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center to see the glaciology exhibits. Then board the mv Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one-hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. On the way back to Anchorage, stop at the Alyeska Ski Resort for a one-hour lunch on your own and an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska.

mv Ptarmigan Highlights:

You'll visit the sheer, awesome face of a mighty Alaska glacier. On your one-hour cruise aboard the mv Ptarmigan you'll stand just 300 yards from a relic of the Ice Age and watch for icebergs to break off the glacier and crash into the water below. You will find out why Portage Glacier is Alaska's second most visited attraction.

• mv Ptarmigan is the only boat operating on Portage Lake
• fully enclosed, heated cabin comfortably seats 200 people
• expansive windows for enhanced viewing
• topside view deck offers a great vantage point for watching the glacier “calve,” and for visitors to enjoy the fresh air
• 80-foot vessel was built on site at Portage Lake to U.S. Coast Guard specifications
• 6.5-foot draft for minimal environmental impact
• operates on national forest service lands of the Chugach National Forest and is operated under a special-use permit from the USDA Forest Service
• the mv Ptarmigan’s sound system cannot be heard from the shore, ensuring preservation of this naturally peaceful setting for wildlife and for other visitors
• hull designed for safety in ice-filled waters
• operates daily mid-May through mid-September

Departure Times: 9:00am, 12:00pm

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Summer: May 15 - September 18

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Adult $75 $0.00
Child $37.50 $0.00

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