Private Boating in Glacier Bay

 

Private boats moored in Bartlett Cove

Photo © Sean Neilson 2013

 

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2025 Boater Permit Changes

Glacier Bay is initiating a new lottery permit system in 2025 for private vessels. The window to submit Advanced Notice permit applications for the summer season will be between January 1 and January 31, 2025. Please refer back to this page on December 15th, 2024 for more details.

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Contacting the Visitor Information Station

To submit completed applications, or to request additional information, contact the Visitor Information Station by email, phone, VHF radio, or USPS mail.

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
VHF marine radio: KWM20 BARTLETT COVE on channel 12 or 16
Mailing address:
Visitor Information Station
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
PO Box 140
Gustavus, AK 99826

Find current operating hours on the park's Basic Information page.