On Tuesday, a cruise line executive said the proposed project with Goldbelt, Inc. will help address summer congestion in downtown Juneau.
Tourism
Voters sank Ship Free Saturdays, but Juneau’s debate over tourism is far from over
Final election results showed just over 60% of registered voters were against the idea. But plans for a new cruise ship dock on Douglas Island are complicating things.
Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean announce new cruise ship port plans on Douglas Island
Along with the port, the companies hope to develop employee housing, floatplane and whale watching docks, helicopter pads and recreate a Lingít village for passengers to visit, among other business opportunities.
Haines to start charging cruise ship passenger tariff in 2025
The fee, which must legally be spent on improvements that benefit passengers, will start out at $9 per passenger in 2025.
Storm blowing into Southeast halts some cruise ships in Juneau
High Wind Warnings are in effect for the southern panhandle and Baranof Island, but Juneau will be a bit calmer.
Why some Juneau residents want to ban cruise ships on Saturdays this election — and what’s at stake if it passes
Advocates for the proposition say the reins need to be pulled on the growth of tourism, but opponents say the financial and legal implications could hurt the local economy.