Portage Glacier Cruise Only - 10:30 am (Self Drive)
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Portage Glacier Cruise Only - 10:30 am (Self Drive) - AC1 Itinerary
Get up close to Portage Glacier aboard the mv Ptarmigan. The one-hour cruise includes narration from the National Forest Service.
This sightseeing tour is a perfect option for vacationers and visiting friends & family since it is only a one hour drive from Anchorage.
Highlights
- The only boat operating on Portage Lake
- Onboard narration
- Fully enclosed, heated cabin
- 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
- Holds up to 144 passengers
- 80-foot vessel was built on site at Portage Lake to U.S. Coast Guard specifications
- 6.5-foot draft for minimal environmental impact
- Sound system cannot be heard from the shore, ensuring preservation of this naturally peaceful setting for wildlife and other visitors
- Hull designed for safety in ice-filled waters
- Operates on National Forest Service lands of the Chugach National Forest and is under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service
Fares
Per person, double occupancy- Adult: $49.00 Child: $29.00