Alaska's capital, Juneau, limits cruise ship passengers to 16k weekdays, 12k weekends after record 1.65M tourists in 2021.

Alaska's capital, Juneau, limits cruise ship passengers after a record 1.65M tourists in 2021, causing concerns about local life impact, including noise, traffic, and environmental harm. Juneau and Cruise Lines International Association in Alaska reached an agreement setting daily passenger limits: 16k on weekdays, 12k on weekends. The city aims to balance economic benefits with infrastructure limitations.

June 15, 2024
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