What's this about no glacier shuttle to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau?

[swdke]

I read some postings on Facebook about there not being a glacier shuttle to Mendenhall Glacier.  Does this apply only to a particular transportation company?  Looking for clarification.  Thanks 

[1025cruise]

It seems the two big companies didn't believe the NPS when they said they would be limited to the number of trips this year and used them up early in the season.

[dcac2]

Do you know which companies? So some tours are still going to the glacier?

 

[1025cruise]

I think the Blue Bus and White Bus were caught off guard. Not sure if the ship supplied excursions are having the same issue.

[dcac2]

Thanks 👍

 

[Ferry_Watcher]

The way I read it was that (unlike past seasons) the shuttle companies used up all their permits in the first couple of months, and now can not transport people to Mendenhall. I wonder if each round trip shuttle ride was considered as 1 permit, and the park' ecosystem was just getting overwhelmed?

While I understand it, it's such a shame for both visitors and the shuttle companies.  I was fortunate enough to have cruised in early May, and was able to just walk up and buy a shuttle ticket.

 

When the shuttle companies were told that their permits were all used up, the companies did notify customers who had pre-booked, and they posted a letter on their website.