hometoosoon Posted March 9 #1 Share Posted March 9 With the blue buses not running, what would the next best thing be to get to see the glacier and Nugget Falls at our own pace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960Travel Posted March 16 #2 Share Posted March 16 We were there last September, the HOLLAND America tour was sold out so we ended up taking a tour through one of the vendors in the port..We did pay more but we did want to go again and have time to walk to nuggett falls and back without rushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisetonowhere10 Posted March 16 #3 Share Posted March 16 On 3/9/2024 at 4:08 PM, hometoosoon said: With the blue buses not running, what would the next best thing be to get to see the glacier and Nugget Falls at our own pace? I’m curious too…last time I must’ve done the bus. Can’t quite recall but definitely didn’t spend much. Would potentially like to go again but not if I have to book an excursion to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclue Posted March 16 #4 Share Posted March 16 Why are the blue buses not running? We have always taken them to Mendenhall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnsplace1 Posted March 16 #5 Share Posted March 16 I cannot find anything myself. I see that last year they didn't run all year, but nothing yet about this coming season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted March 16 #6 Share Posted March 16 They did run for part of last year until they used up all there permits and no more were offered. I suspect they will run this year on a more limited schedule. Alaska was overrun with visitors last year and this year will be worse (68 cruise ships up from 50 last year). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted March 21 #7 Share Posted March 21 For those that want to do it on the cheap you can ride the local transit. The last bus stop is about 1.5 miles from the Mendenhall Visitors Center. If you are inclined it's easy to walk and handicap accessible. Bus fare is $2.00 one way. Check out Juneau Capital Transit for info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted March 21 #8 Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, Warbird said: For those that want to do it on the cheap you can ride the local transit. The last bus stop is about 1.5 miles from the Mendenhall Visitors Center. If you are inclined it's easy to walk and handicap accessible. Bus fare is $2.00 one way. Check out Juneau Capital Transit for info. Just realize the bus stop for the glacier is not the "last bus stop." That is deceiving. Definitely check the schedule and ask the driver for the correct stop . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1racefan1 Posted March 21 #9 Share Posted March 21 On the 'blue bus' website, several of their tours are not available to book--including the Glacier Express--so I wonder if they didn't get many permits this year. https://www.mmtoursofjuneau.com/land-tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat915 Posted March 21 #10 Share Posted March 21 6 hours ago, no1racefan1 said: On the 'blue bus' website, several of their tours are not available to book--including the Glacier Express--so I wonder if they didn't get many permits this year. https://www.mmtoursofjuneau.com/land-tours Oh no. This isn't good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 22 #11 Share Posted March 22 2 hours ago, Kat915 said: Oh no. This isn't good... Last year people could book them but they didn't have permits to cover them. They later cancelled bookings. So even if they were bookable, I wouldn't feel confident in booking with them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1racefan1 Posted March 22 #12 Share Posted March 22 40 minutes ago, Coral said: Last year people could book them but they didn't have permits to cover them. They later cancelled bookings. So even if they were bookable, I wouldn't feel confident in booking with them. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat915 Posted March 22 #13 Share Posted March 22 Did the folks who booked to mendenhall through the cruise lines get to go later in summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 22 #14 Share Posted March 22 31 minutes ago, Kat915 said: Did the folks who booked to mendenhall through the cruise lines get to go later in summer? Last year - everyone who booked through the cruise line, were able to get into the park. The cruise lines did not oversell (and run out of permits) like other vendors did. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted March 23 #15 Share Posted March 23 On 3/21/2024 at 1:56 AM, frugaltravel said: Just realize the bus stop for the glacier is not the "last bus stop." That is deceiving. Definitely check the schedule and ask the driver for the correct stop . I see your point. I should have said closest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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