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Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective October 1, 2026

September 29, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Map of whale waters areas in Glacier Bay National Park. For precise details contact the park at 907-697-2230 — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Joni Seay announced today that the 13-knot vessel speed limit in Queen Inlet and on the eastern side of Lower Bay whale waters will be removed effective October 1, 2026 at 5AM.

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