Air traffic is relatively high during peak summer months, and several cruise ships include the Bay in their itinerary. There is a 10-mile local road connecting Bartlett Cove with the airport. Regulations limit the number of boats entering Glacier Bay, to protect the humpback habitat. Tours are available from Bartlett Cove, Gustavus and Juneau. The area's maritime climate is characterized by cool summers and mild winters.
Most homes have individual water wells and septic tank systems.
A community well with water treatment is available. Concerns have been raised about water safety, due to the shallow wells and mixture of individual systems. The school has requested funds to drill a well, install a pump and treatment plant, transmission lines, and septic system. The school currently purchases water and sewer services from the U.S. Park Service. The community has a permitted landfill and uses a balefill system.