Porcupine Glacier Cabin Water Taxi, Seward water taxi and sea kayak shuttles to Porcupine Glacier Cabin and other destinations in Resurrection Bay.

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Thumb Cove State Marine Park, Resurrection Bay
Porcupine Glacier Cabin Water Taxi

Access to Porcupine Glacier Cabin is by boat. Water taxi rates can be found on the right side of this page.

If needed, Backcountry Safaris can also provide sea kayaks and camping gear. CLICK HERE: Sea kayak and camping gear rental.

Porcupine Glacier Cabin reservations can be made here: Alaska State Park Spruce Glacier Cabin

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Alaska State Parks Porcupine Glacier Public Use Cabin is located within Thumb Cove State Marine Park on the east side of Resurrection Bay, approximately seven and one-half miles from Seward. The cabin is located at the extreme end of the beach near the hillside. If approaching from the water, the Porcupine Glacier Cabin is on the right-hand (or west) side of the beach; the Spruce Glacier Cabin is on the left-hand (or east) side of the beach.

Porcupine Glacier Cabin has two sets of full size bunk beds with a capacity to sleep eight people, with the two lower bunks being accessible. A table, benches, and counter are furnished, along with a wood stove. An ax and saw may not be available at the cabin due to thefts, so plan on being equipped to split and cut your own wood.

The closest fresh water source is a small stream coming off the hillside directly adjacent (west) to the cabin. The stream is located on the hillside facing the bay. To reach it you must walk out onto the shore, so plan on filling any water containers at anytime except at the highest tide. Please boil or treat all water before drinking.

The outhouse is located almost directly behind the cabin. Plan on providing your own toilet paper should none be found at the latrine.

Also Available

Seward Water Taxi, Kayak Shuttle Service is also available to these Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords Aialik Bay sea kayaking locations.

  • Kayaker's Cove
  • Caines Head
  • Callisto Cabin
  • Derby Cove
  • Fox Island Spit
  • Humpy Cove
  • Sunny Cove State Marine Park
  • Thumb Cove
  • Day Harbor
  • Kenai Fjords-Aialik Bay
  • Northwestern Fjord

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Overview
Tour Type: Water Taxi
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Comfort: Inside Seating
Prior Experience: None
2016 Tour Dates
Water taxi departs daily from the Seward Small Boat Harbor.

April through October
Water Taxi Rates
Rates are based on a minimum of two passengers. Solo travelers may be able to piggyback with another trip to meet the 2 person minimum. Please call.

One Way: $45 each plus tax and fees
Round Trip: $65 each plus tax and fees

**All rates are subject to a fuel surcharge.

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Water Taxi Cancellation Terms. More than 10 days notice full refund. Less than 10 days notice a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation day of departure or late arrival at harbor 100% cancellation fee.

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