Tourism News

The public has until May 7 to comment on the City Manager’s recommendations for how to allocate cruise ship Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds in the upcoming year. Read the draft proposal on the MPF website. The draft proposal makes recommendations on expenditure of funds that come from the $5 City and Borough of Juneau Marine Passenger Fee, $3 CBJ…

The City and Borough of Juneau will accept public proposals for projects to be funded with 2025 Marine Passenger Fee proceeds from December 2, 2024 through January 2, 2025. This annual process ensures that all members of the community can have a say in how fees from the cruise ship industry are reinvested in local business and services. This year,…

On August 6, a glacial outburst flood from the Mendenhall Glacier led to record river highs and widespread flooding in Juneau’s most populous residential area. At the latest count, nearly 290 residences were damaged and hundreds of Juneauites displaced from their homes. In the wake of the disaster, corporations, charitable foundations, and individuals from Alaska and beyond have stepped up…

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and cruise lines calling the port have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to help manage visitor industry volume in the capital city by establishing a limit of 16,000 lower berths per day, with 12,000 on Saturday. The agreement also includes a commitment to meet annually to optimize the schedule, review visitor numbers…

Juneau’s busy summer tourist season is just around the corner. Whether you’re launching a boat, taking a flight, renting a room, running a business, or just trying to get around, make sure you’re up to date on what you need to know about working and playing in Juneau during the summer. Cruise Ship Schedule The first cruise ship of the…

The public has until March 25 to comment on the City Manager’s recommendations for how to allocate cruise ship Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds in the upcoming year. Read the draft proposal on the MPF website. The draft proposal makes recommendations on expenditure of funds that come from the $5 City and Borough of Juneau Marine Passenger Fee, $3 CBJ…