Juneau to Cap Cruise Ship Passengers Starting in 2026

New agreement limits daily arrivals to manage congestion and balance economic needs.

Daily cruise passenger limit set at 16,000 on weekdays and 12,000 on Saturdays.
The cap aims to address traffic, noise, and environmental impacts in Juneau.
Local businesses express mixed reactions, citing economic reliance on tourism.
Infrastructure projects planned to support sustainable tourism include a gondola and sea walk updates.
Critics argue the measures are insufficient to curb unsustainable tourism levels.