Glacier National Park Boat Tours

Give your feet a rest from hiking and enjoy a Glacier National Park guided boat tour, taking in magnificent scenery from the waters of Many Glacier, Lake MacDonald, St. Mary Lake, or Two Medicine Lake.

Combine a peaceful lake cruise with dazzling mountain scenery on a Glacier Park boat tour. Operating since 1938, Glacier Park Boat Company handles the majority of the park’s boat tours, while Waterton Shoreline Cruise Company provides access between Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park.

Glacier Park Boat Co.

Free, guided hikes are included with certain Glacier Park Boat Co. tours, allowing visitors to further explore the park's gorgeous terrain, with return on a later boat.

Fees
Reservations recommended. Fares from $11.25 - $22/adults, $5.50 - $11/children. (Free for children under 4.)

Tour Locations

• Many Glacier
  Highlights: Board Chief Two Guns for a tour of Swiftcurrent Lake before departing for a short walk to Lake Josephine, where you will board Morning Eagle to learn about “glacial flour” and more.
  Dock Location: Many Glacier Hotel.
  Cruise Length: 1.5 hrs
  Season: Early June – Mid September
  Departure Times: Morning/afternoon.
  Guided Hike: Grinnell Lake (2 miles roundtrip).
• Lake MacDonald
  Highlights: Relax aboard the DeSmet as you enjoy a sunset during peak season.
  Dock Location: Lake MacDonald Lodge.
  Cruise Length: 1.5 hours
  Departure Times: Morning/afternoon/evening.
  Season: Late May – Mid September
  Guided Hike: None.
• St. Mary Lake
  Highlights: Waterfalls. 
  Dock Location: Rising Sun Boat Dock
  Cruise Length: 45 minutes.
  Departure Times: Morning/afternoon/evening.
  Season: Mid June – Early September
  Guided Hike: St. Mary Falls (under 2 miles roundtrip). 
• Two Medicine Lake
  Highlights: Rugged, backcountry views.
  Location: Two Medicine Lake boat dock.
  Cruise Length: 45 minutes.
  Departure Times: Morning/afternoon/evening.
  Season: Mid June – Early September
  Guided Hike: Twin Falls. (1.8 miles roundtrip).

Contact Information
Glacier Park Boat Co.
PO Box 5262
Kalispell, MT 59903
(406)257-2426
Email: info@glacierparkboats.com

Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co

With proper ID, Glacier National Park visitors may cruise into Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park. For schedules, fees (Canadian dollars), and more information, call: (403) 859-2362.

Other Boat Tours Outside of Glacier National Park

Additonal boat companies operate around Glacier National Park, offering spectacular tours of Whitefish Lake, Flathead Lake, Flathead River, and more.