BIG CHANGES COMING TO ALASKA CRUISES - CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses upcoming changes to cruise tourism in Juneau, Alaska, as the city prepares to implement visitor limits. While Juneau relies heavily on tourism for its economy, officials plan to cap daily visitors at 16,000 people, with a lower limit of 12,000 on Saturdays. The creator notes that while a total ban on Saturday arrivals was avoided, the new restrictions will force cruise lines to adjust their schedules. The video also highlights a significant shift in the passenger experience, specifically regarding rising costs and reduced flexibility. The creator shares a personal account of how a previously affordable and flexible bus service to Nugget Falls and Mendenhall Glacier has transformed into a more expensive, time-restricted excursion. This new system requires passengers to adhere to specific assigned times, leaving them with much less time to explore nature. The creator concludes by expressing concern that skyrocketing prices for excursions and the loss of autonomy might eventually deter travelers from visiting Alaska despite its popularity.
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the city of Juno Alaska where you are going to be able to go up to menen Hall Glacier you're going to be able walk out to nugget Falls you're going to be able to tour around different areas go whale watching
they are saying that they're going to limit the cruising to 16,000 people on most days with a limit of 12,000 on Saturdays down 4,000 people basically one large cruise ship
we had exactly 2 and 1/2 hours we had we were driven out there we had to wait for a specific bus we got out there and then we had a specific bus to take us back and all that for the low low price of $89 a person
this was my 26th trip maybe the price now might just start scaring a few people away
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