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Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective July 17, 2026

July 16, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Whale Waters Restrictions Map effective July 17 2026. Contact the park at 907-697-2230 for precise details of this map or read the news release for these restrictions — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve announces a vessel speed limit of 13 knots through the water on the eastern side of the Lower Bay designated whale waters, to protect numerous humpback whales that have been feeding in this area. The attached map shows the boundary of the new Whale Waters area. The updated operating requirements are effective from 5 AM Friday July 17th until further notice.

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