NATIONAL PARK SERVICE · news

Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective June 28, 2025

June 27, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

A detailed map to whale waters regulations in Glacier Bay in effect June 28, 2025. Contact the park at 907-697-2230 for precise details of this map. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve announces new whale waters areas in the lower West Arm and Whidbey Passage with a vessel speed limit of 13 knots to protect 25 or more humpback whales that have been feeding in this area. Additionally, in the Lower Bay Whale Waters, a 13-knot speed limit is being implemented due to increasing numbers of humpback whales.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Confirm whether your planned visit requires a reservation, ticket or permit, and check the official availability and fees before booking.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

Destinations

Glacier Bay

Related state Travel pages

Alaska