The proposed initiative sought to impose a five-ship daily limit, cap the annual and daily number of cruise ship visitors and shorten the season.
Tourism
Juneau’s ski area is facing a multimillion-dollar deficit. Its future is riding on a gondola.
Deferred repairs and maintenance of Eaglecrest’s aging infrastructure have built up over decades of use. Officials say it’s reaching a tipping point.
Humpback whale health study could prompt new whale watching regulations in Juneau
Juneau is a refuge for humpback whale moms and their calves, but the sheer number of whale watching boats may be harming them.
Drilling application filed with the state to explore new cruise port on Douglas Island
The project is in cooperation with Goldbelt Incorporated, a local Alaska Native corporation, which owns the land on and adjacent to where the study would occur.
Royal Caribbean dodges Assembly questions about new dock project on Douglas Island
Despite obvious activity going on in the area owned by Goldbelt Incorporated, Mayor Beth Weldon told a Royal Caribbean Group representative that no one at the city has been informed about their plans for development on Douglas Island.
Juneau Assembly, cruise industry leaders to hold joint meeting to discuss tourism season
The hour-long public meeting will begin at noon on Thursday at City Hall in the Assembly Chambers.