Resources for Park Concessioners

 

Public Health Information

• NPS Public Health Information for the Park Partner Community and Concessioners
• Alaska Covid-19 Health Mandates
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)

 

Concessioner Schedules

Cruise Ships

2024 Cruise Ship Schedule
found on the CLAA Website.

Tour Vessels

updated May 2, 2023

2023 Tour Vessel Schedule

Charter Vessels

2024 Charter Vessel Schedule and Waitlist (excel)
updated February 21, 2024

Guided Kayaking

2023 Guided Kayaking Schedule
updated May 3, 2023
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 2024 Schedule

Opens for Season

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Includes ground transportation, lodging, retail, and dinner.

Day Tour and Fuel Sales begin

Friday, May 24, 2024

Last Day Tour

Monday, September 2, 2024

Closes for Season

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at noon
Following breakfast and checkouts.


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

2. Commercial Services Orientation

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

• 2024 GLBA Concessioner CHARTER Orientation (youtube.com)
• 2024 GLBA Concessioner TOUR VESSEL Orientation (youtube.com)
• 2023 Kayak Guide Orientation - YouTube - This is a recording of an in-person orientation offered in May 2023 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

Concesssioner Resources

• 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
• Johns Hopkins Inlet
• Tour Vessel Heavy Use Locations for 2023 (Images say 2022, but HULs are the same for 2023.)
  • Bartlett Cove
  • Lamplugh
  • Reid

 

Early morning stillness in Bartlett Cove

Photo Credit - NPS