Portage Glacier Cruise Only (Self Drive)

Name: Portage Glacier Cruise Only (Self Drive)
Brand: Fit Tour
SKU: Portage Glacier Cruise Only (Self Drive)
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)

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View Alaska’s magnificent Portage Glacier on this unforgettable one-hour cruise

Highlights

* Take an unforgettable 60-minute glacier cruise on the mv Ptarmigan
* A fully-enclosed heated cabin
* Topside view deck offers a great vantage point for watching the glacier "calve," and for visitors to enjoy fresh air
* Expansive windows for enhanced viewing
* Onboard narration by a representative of the U.S. Forest Service explaining the historical relevance of the glacier

included with

* 60-minute narrated glacier cruise

excluded by

* Transportation to Portage Lake
* Food or beverages
* Optional gratuities

Essential Information

* All booking must be made at least 5 days in advance
* Stop at the Portage Glacier Cafe to check in before you head to the boat
* Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure
* Dress appropriately for weather

Safety is our top priority
Please be assured that we have made the necessary preparations to sail in a manner that complies with local and state guidance in order for guests to safely experience the beauty of Portage Glacier. Our operational and cleaning procedures have been expanded with extra care and attention focused on the well-being of our guests and our employees.

Itinerary

Portage Glacier is truly magical.

You'll visit the sheer, awesome face of a mighty Alaska glacier. Aboard the mv Ptarmigan you'll stand just 300 yards from a relic of the Ice Age and watch as icebergs 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 Highlights:

• mv Ptarmigan is the only boat operating on Portage Lake
• Narrated by an on-board representative of the U.S. Forest Service
• 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 149 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
• 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 from mid-May through mid-September

Duration: 1 Hour

From $49.00

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