Alaska cruises are more popular than ever. Locals say there can be too much of a good thing.

Alaska cruises are booming in popularity. Some residents of Juneau, the state's cruise hub, are fed up with it.

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• Alaskan cruises have surged in popularity — its cruise hub, Juneau, saw a record 1.73 million cruisers in 2024.
• The cruise boom has boosted the city's local economy but strained its infrastructure and residents.
• In response, Juneau has set daily ship and passenger limits.

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