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View Alaska on the mapA fishing base and remote port in the Aleutian Islands

Dutch Harbor

Dutch Harbor · USA · View on map

A fishing base in Alaska's Aleutian Islands and a westernmost port of call for Alaska cruises. Strong winds and fog are common, while pristine nature and traces of World War II remain.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Dutch Harbor · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 4,500 (city of Unalaska)
Population
A cool subarctic oceanic climate, cold and humid year-round with frequent strong winds and fog.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
June to August
Best time to visit
Local food
Crab dishesseafood chowdercod dishes
Sights
Natural scenery of Unalaska IslandWorld War II memorial hall (Museum of the Aleutians)Holy Ascension Orthodox ChurchBunker Hill lookout
Monthly average high / low temperatures
3°
-2°Jan
4°
-1°Feb
4°
-2°Mar
5°
0°Apr
8°
3°May
11°
6°Jun
14°
8°Jul
15°
9°Aug
13°
7°Sep
9°
4°Oct
6°
1°Nov
4°
-1°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DUTCH HARBOR · about 0.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)179 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$1.19
Water 500 ml
$4.50
Coffee
$17.95
Inexpensive meal
$7.25
Local beer
$8.20
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Anchorage (about 1278 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a remote island or location. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Prices in remote areas and islands may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Details being researched: Nearest airport, Airport to port (approx.)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Dutch Harbor, Alaska”, “Unalaska, Alaska” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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