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Portage Glacier: Sightseeing Cruise

Observe floating icebergs and hear about local wildlife

Ride the M/V Ptarmigan, a sightseeing vessel built for observing glaciers, with a heated cabin and an open-air deck. Travel across Portage Lake, passing landmarks such as waterfalls and mountain cliffs. Approach Portage Glacier and see the ice, with narration from a U.S. Forest Service ranger on local history, geology, and wildlife. Choose between observing from the warm cabin or from the deck. Spot features like peaks, waterfalls, and icebergs.

What's included

  • 1-hour glacier cruise
  • Heated indoor seating
  • Outdoor viewing deck
  • Guide
What's excluded

  • Food and drinks