155 S. Seward Street ▪ Juneau, Alaska 99801 ▪ 907-586-5240
INFORMATION RELEASE
April 21, 2022
Juneau’s first big cruise ship is arriving Monday, April 25
Juneau will see its first large cruise ship of the season – the Norwegian Bliss – on Monday, April 25. The ship, which can accommodate up to 4,000 passengers and 1,700 crewmembers,
is scheduled to arrive at the AJ Dock at 1:30 p.m. After two years of little cruise ship activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Juneau is preparing for a full summer visitor season. See the 2022 cruise ship schedule for Juneau
here.
“So many local businesses that rely on the visitor industry struggled during the pandemic and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our community. At the same time,
after two years of limited visitation, this summer is going to feel busy for residents. We’re hoping to help people understand what to expect over the next few months,” City and Borough of Juneau Tourism Manager Alexandra Pierce said.
When it comes to the cruise tourism season, here are some things to expect and keep in mind:
Regarding COVID-19 precautions, all large cruise ships sailing in Alaska are operating under port agreements with Juneau and other ports that require a 95% vaccination rate for
passengers and crew, on-board quarantine and isolation protocols, and other COVID measures. The port agreements are part of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships Operating in U.S. Water. The port agreements require cruise lines to have emergency response plans and evacuation procedures for passengers too sick to remain on board in quarantine.
This can include sending patients to Bartlett Regional Hospital or a medevac to a larger hospital.
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For more information, go to
juneau.org/tourism or contact CBJ Tourism Manager Alexandra Pierce at 907-500-8677 or Alexandra.Pierce@juneau.org.
Lisa Phu (she/her)
Public Information Officer
City & Borough of Juneau
(907) 586-5374
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