Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage
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Anchorage, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Admission Fee - Admission fee
- 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake
- Up-close views of Portage Glacier
- Heated indoor cabin + open-air viewing deck
- Onboard narration
- English-language tour
- Food & beverages (available for purchase on board the M/V Ptarmigan)
- Bring your own camera or binoculars so you don’t miss a thing
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1500 Byron Glacier Rd, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Please check in 5–10 minutes before your scheduled departure at the queue area in front of the M/V Ptarmigan.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Portage Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 144 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 36 reviews
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Mary_A, Jul 2026
Taking this tour is awesome. Getting up close to the glaciers. The captain and his crews are all very helpful and friendly. Very informative as well.
Kristi_M, Jul 2026
Great experience and if you are coming from Anchorage the drive alone is worth it! Highly recommend.
Rachel_P, Jul 2026
It was beautiful, informative and definitely a great experience overall. Would recommend to anyone coming to visit!
Kristin_W, Jul 2026
This was magical. The views were amazing something out of a magazine. My husband and I loved this experience and will do so again.
Julie_P, Jul 2026
This was a great way for our group (ages19-74) to enjoy something together. The tour guide was wonderful and I learned a lot about Portage Lake and the glacier. Boat ride was smooth.
Martin_M, Jul 2026
Great experience. First time seeing a glacier in real life. I wanted to have an authentic Alaskan experience and do something that can't be done anywhere else. I wish the trip was longer. It still great overall
Thomas_S, Jul 2026
The presenter was knowledgeable and entertaining. The boat gets really close to the glacier. The whole staff was very friendly.
Teresa_T, Jul 2026
Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful scenery. The weather was very cooperative. A must do!
Kevin_S, Jul 2026
Dress properly it’s colder out in the water than at the landing. Have video ready for any calving that might happen it’s instant as soon as you hear the boom
Alice_A, Jul 2026
This was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Alaska. Portage Lake is Beautiful, seeing the glacier was impressive and the crew made the experience magical.
Pragna_L, Jun 2026
Nice and short cruise with great views . Get to see portage glacier, beautiful waterfalls, and floating ice along with all the mountain views
Annette_B, Jun 2026
The check-in process at the center was easy but in order to get to the boat you have to drive with your car to the area from where the boat takes off. The directions are not clear, got lost, almost didn’t make it to the tour. They should use a shuttle system from the center to the boat location to ensure that no one gets lost. Otherwise the tour was quite pleasant. Beautiful views.
Tina_L, Jun 2026
Spectacular views, and great host! George was amazing, funny and informative. Would recommend and take another cruise in the future.
Jan_T, Jun 2026
Outstanding tour guides/staff. Spectacular views. Our family enjoyed this immensely, in spite of the rain.
Ann_J, Jun 2026
🩷 it was fun although I think u should change the speakers in the bottom cause I couldn’t really understand what your guide was saying unless I was on the top deck.. but it was too cold to stay up there
Latasha_B, Jun 2026
It was very educational. We really enjoyed the views. It was fun and exciting. I would definitely recommend!
Tara_G, Jun 2026
It was rainy and cold which took away from the experience. The boat was very clean and the crew were knowledgeable and friendly.
Cynthia_H, Jun 2026
The views are amazing and the crew were so helpful. George was our narrator and he was hilarious. I usually get sea sick and I couldn’t even tell. Definitely a must to do.
Immaculate_R, Jun 2026
Up close to Portage glacier, beautiful views, smooth cruise… for the price and one hour is pretty decent to me. Just enough time to see and enjoy everything! Well worth booking this trip!
Caitlin_Z, Jun 2026
My family and I definitely enjoyed our time on the tour. My in-laws had a blast talking to the staff, as well as viewing the glacier sites with their family! Guides were very kind and thoughtful with taking photos for us and providing information and answering questions!
Angela_E, Jun 2026
Bring a jacket. We had a blast. Beautiful and very informative. Unbelievable views and fun facts with out being boring
Sharon_H, Jun 2026
Enjoyable cruise with a knowledgeable staff. If one does not have time to explore other glacier tours near Anchorage this is the one you need to add to your list.
Bethany_P, Jun 2026
It’s gorgeous out on the boat and all of the staff is so friendly. Please go and experience this. You’re not going to regret it!
Patrick_P, Jun 2026
..................................................................................................... It was an awesome experience probably go like in April to see more of the glacier. But overall i love the experience
Lolita_R, Jun 2026
It was a great experience and well worth it for sure.Really enjoyed and the crew were amazing too. My son even had to pick up the big chunk of ice from the glacier that the crew brought it in .
Candice_C, Jun 2026
This was a fabulous and affordable glacier cruise. The crew was fun and knowledgeable and the views were just stunning. Plus it's only an hour so you can still do other things. 15/10 would do again.
SAMPSON_W, Jun 2026
Great experience
Close to the glacier, very informative, interact , friendly staff. Enjoyed the cruise and experience.
Brian_C, Jun 2026
Definitely worth the time and money. Great views of waterfalls and the glacier. Crew was very knowledgeable.
Laurie_S, Jun 2026
Make sure you take jackets and hats. That won't fly off you head. 1 hour was just enough to see glaciers sheep, and bear.
debashish_m, Jun 2026
Great experience completely worth the money. First time seeing a glacier so close you will love the experience
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