Dutch Harbour, Unalaska, Alaska

Dutch Harbour is located on Amaknak Island and is connected by bridge to the small city of Unalaska, in the Aleutian Islands off mainland Alaska. Fascinating WWII ruins can be found on this small island, as well as the oldest Russian Orthodox Church in North America and the most breathtaking sea life in the world. One of the United State's most productive commercial fishing ports, Unalaska's Port of Dutch Harbour harvests phenomenal amounts of seafood from the Bering Sea and distributes it throughout the world.

Wildlife viewing is usually done from the water in this area of the Aleutian Chain. At Priest Rock, along North Shore it's possible to view Steller sea lions, killer whales, grey whales, seals, sea otters and porpoises.

Things to See & Do

* Visit WWII ruins
* Visit oldest Russian Orthodox Church in North America
* View wildlife
* Aleutian World War II National Historic Area

General information

Cruise Season - May - September
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language - English
Land Area - 549.9 km²
Population - 3,850 approx
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus 9 hours
International Country Telephone Code - 1

Port Location - Almost all of the community's port facilities are on Amaknak Island, better known as Dutch Harbor. It includes Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base and Fort Mears, U.S. Army, a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

Travel Links - Daily flights are scheduled from Unalaska airport. Because of the very harsh weather conditions around Unalaska Airport, about a fifth of those flights are cancelled. A seaplane base is also available.