Portage Glacier Cruise plus Tour

Travel down the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway, along Turnagain Arm and visit Portage Glacier, the most visited attraction in Alaska. Stop by the Begich-Boggs Visitors Center before you board the cruise ship M/V Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour, narrated cruise across Portage Lake to the face of Portage Glacier. An unforgettable experience!

Travel down the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway, along Turnagain Arm and visit Portage Glacier, the most visited attraction in Alaska. Stop by the Begich-Boggs Visitors Center before you board the cruise ship M/V Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour, narrated cruise across Portage Lake to the face of Portage Glacier. An unforgettable experience!

Head out the scenic Seward Highway to Portage Glacier. As you skirt the shores of Turnagain Arm, watch for wildlife. Stop at the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center to see the glaciology exhibits. Then board the M/V Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. Take a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the open-air observation deck. The cruise is narrated by a representative of the U.S. Forest Service. On the way back to Anchorage, stop at the Alyeska Ski Resort for a lunch on your own and an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska.


This tour is seasonal and operates from May to September.

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