Resources for Park Concessioners

 

Concessioner Schedules

Cruise Ships

2026 Cruise Ship Schedule
found on the CLAA Website.

Tour Vessels

2026 Tour Vessel Schedule
updated March 10, 2026

Charter Vessels

2026 Charter Vessel Schedule
Updated March 2, 2026

Guided Kayaking

2026 Guided Kayaking Schedule
updated March 10, 2026
for kayak drop-off/pick-up locations visit the Camper Drop-off and Pick-up page.

Guided Rafting

2026 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 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 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)

• GLBA Concessioner CHARTER Orientation (youtube.com)
• GLBA Concessioner TOUR VESSEL Orientation (youtube.com)
• (Part One) 2025 Glacier Bay Kayak Concessioner Orientation - YouTube -
• (Part Two) 2025 Kayaking Wildlife Viewing

3. Commercial Services Orientation Verification

Fill out and return the Commercial Services Orientation Verification Form to the Glacier Bay Commercial Services Office.
Kayaking Commercial Services Orientation Verification Form, to be completed by kayaking guides prior to the 2025 operating season.

 

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 - whale waters updates are posted here
• 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 Quick Guide
• Tour Vessel Focused Use Areas for 2026:
  • Lamplugh Glacier Focused Use Area Map
  • Reid Glacier Focused Use Area Map

Apps with maps for iOS or Android

• Avenza Maps - The park makes available many maps for the Avenza app for iOS and Android devices, including ENC charts and park regulations. Browse available products at https://store.avenza.com/collections/glacier-bay-national-park or through the app. All maps are free for download and use. We recommend using the Collections feature (https://support.avenzamaps.com/hc/en-us/articles/4961853826452-Map-folders-vs-Collections) in the App to put all the ENC charts together so you will migrate off one chart to the next as you move across the area. Nesting a map like the South Marble Island Approach Distance map into a larger extent map, like the Glacier Bay Guide, will mean you will seamlessly zoom into this map as you approach the island and navigate to comply with regulations. The accuracy of your position will be dependent on your device and whether it has a clear sky of satellites.
• Whale Alert - Polygons will load when the app is opened in a service area, then they are available outside of a service area. Whale reports are visible to park biologists. https://www.ifaw.org/international/campaigns/whale-alert

 

Early morning stillness in Bartlett Cove

Photo Credit - NPS