Resources for Park Concessioners

 

Concessioner Schedules

Cruise Ships

2025 Cruise Ship Schedule
found on the CLAA Website.

Tour Vessels

2025 Tour Vessel Schedule
updated April 29, 2025

Charter Vessels

2025 Charter Vessel Schedule (excel)
updated April 18, 2025

Guided Kayaking

2025 Guided Kayaking Schedule
updated April 30, 2025
for kayak drop-off/pick-up locations visit the Camper Drop-off and Pick-up page.

Guided Rafting

2023 Guided Alsek River Rafting Schedule
Please email us to request a copy of this schedule.

Glacier Bay Lodge and Tours 2025 Schedule

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm through Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at noon.
2025 Approved Hours and Rates

Shower and laundry services will not initially be available this season.

 

Orientation Videos

1. Glacier Bay Boater Orientation Video

Required viewing for all Charter and Tour Vessel Operators:

• "On the Water" Glacier Bay Boater Orientation

2. Commercial Services Orientation

Required viewing for all Charter and Tour Vessel Operators & Guides:

 

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  Glacier Bay Concessioner Orientation - Charter

  Welcome to the 2025 Glacier Bay Concessioner Orientation, for CHARTER Vessel Operators and Guides. Please watch this 23 minute film which will give you an overview of the rules, regulations, and guidelines for working in Glacier Bay National Park.

  Duration:

  23 minutes, 9 seconds

 

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  Glacier Bay Concessioner Orientation - Tour Vessel

  Welcome to the 2025 Glacier Bay Concessioner Orientation, for TOUR Vessel Operators and Guides. Please watch this 24 minute film which will give you an overview of the rules, regulations, and guidelines for working in Glacier Bay National Park.

  Duration:

  23 minutes, 43 seconds

 

Alternatively, watch on YouTube (better for slow internet connections)

• 2025 GLBA Concessioner CHARTER Orientation (youtube.com)
• 2025 GLBA Concessioner TOUR VESSEL Orientation (youtube.com)
• 2024 Kayak Guide Orientation - YouTube - This is a recording of an in-person orientation offered in May 2024 for Glacier Bay kayak guides.

3. Commercial Services Orientation Verification

Fill out and return the Commercial Services Orientation Verification Form to the Glacier Bay Commercial Services Office.

 

Reporting Forms

Tour Vessels

• Tour Vessel Operational & Off-Vessel Report

Charter Vessels

• Glacier Bay Charter Vessel, Off-Vessel, and Sportfish Report
• Vessel Specification Form (please request this form)

Guided Kayaking

• Guided Activity Report Form

Guided Rafting

• Alsek/Tatshenshini River Trip Survey Form
• Bear Report Form

Sportfishing

• ADF&G Sport Fish Logbook Data Release Form for Businesses
• ADF&G Sport Fish Logbook Data Release Form for Guides
• ADF&G Sport Fishing Guide and Business Registration

 

Additional Resources

Reporting and Franchise Fees

• Pay.gov - pay Franchise Fees online
• Annual Financial Report (AFR) instructions and forms

Concessioner Resources

• BottomLine News Update - Concessions (U.S. National Park Service)
• Standards and Evaluations
• Concessioner Comment Card Template (customizable)
• NPS Concessioner Resources-Tools to Help the Authorized Concessioner
• Authorized Concessioner Mark
• USCG Marine Casualty Reporting Brochure

Alerts and News

• Glacier Bay NP&P News Releases
• Alerts and Conditions for Glacier Bay

Maps

• Guide to Glacier Bay National Park Waters and Coastlines
• Maps of Glacier Bay
• South Marble Island Approach Guide Map
• Johns Hopkins Inlet Guide Map
• Tour Vessel Focused Use Areas for 2025:
  • Lamplugh Glacier Focused Use Area Map
  
  

 

Early morning stillness in Bartlett Cove

Photo Credit - NPS