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Grand Aleutian Hotel
Rates
Call for current rates
“Halibut Heaven” 2006 Rates
3-Night Package
2
fishing charters, 3 nights accommodations
$1,250 per person (double) $1,595 per person
(single)
4-Night Package
3
fishing carters, 4 nights accommodations
$1,650 per person (double) $1,995 per person
(single)
5-Night Package
4
fishing charters, 5 nights accommodations
$2,050 per person (double) $2,395 per person
(single)
Package/Cancellation Policy
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Charter
Occasionally, your birding or fishing
charter may be cancelled due to adverse weather
conditions; our policy is a 100% refund if the boat
skipper calls off the charter. Please remember that
charter skippers always have your safety in mind. |
Package:
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Package reservations cancelled
over 60 days prior to arrival will be assessed a
$50.00 administration fee. |
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Cancellations between 60 and 30
days prior to arrival will be subject to a 50%
charge. |
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No refunds will be made if booking
is cancelled fewer than 30 days prior to scheduled
arrival. |
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No partial refunds will be issued
for late arrivals or early departures. |
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As with all Alaska travel
destinations, weather can occasionally affect
scheduled flights, other modes of transportation
and tours. Grand Aleutian Tours and its agents
will not be held responsible for loss of fishing
time, sight-seeing tours, flight delays or other
changes due to adverse weather conditions. |
Sport Fishing Equipment
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Halibut Fishing
All equipment, tackle, bait, and fighting belts are
provided in the price of the charter. However,
should you require the use of a “special,” or
have a “favorite,” fishing rod…by all means
bring your own.
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Salmon Fishing
There are creeks and shores within
walking/driving distance of the hotel. Bring your own
spin-casting or fly equipment; heavier weight rods,
sink-tip lines, lead-core leaders, and waders. The
hotel gift shop has a selection of flies that works
locally.
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spin casting:
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Medium to heavy casting pole |
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15 to 20 lb. monofilament |
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lures such as blue fox pixies
(all varieties, Vibrax spinners (silver, red,
blue, green), Mepps spinners (silver, red,
blue, green), Corkies, red & black hooks
(4-6’s) |
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fly fishing:
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6 to 8 weight fly rod such as
Loomis, Sage, Winston and Lamiglass |
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25 lb. backing |
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medium sink tip |
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10 to 12 lb. tippet material |
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flies such as buck-tailed
streamers, orange comets, flash flies,
(red-silver, green-silver, all silver), skunk
butts, polar shrimp, leach patterns, (black,
purple, tan), woolly buggers |
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Licensing
State of Alaska fishing licenses are
MANDATORY FOR ALL FISHING and may be purchased
in the hotel’s gift shop.
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Unalaska World Record Halibut Derby
Halibut Derby tickets are available
through The Grand Aleutian Hotel’s front desk. For
additional information, visit the Halibut Derby Web
site: www.arctic.net/
~prtdutch/derby2.html.
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Excluded
Fish Processing. Fishing Licenses.
See Sport Fishing Equipment Listing. |
Transportation and Rentals
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Air Travel
Daily jet service: Anchorage to
Unalaska/Dutch Harbor. Be aware that the airlines
refer to this area as “Dutch Harbor” and you
will need to refer to it as such when booking your
flight itinerary or searching for it as a
destination on their Web sites.
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Alaska Airlines
www.alaskaair.com
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Penair
www.penair.com
- 800-448-4226
Peninsula Air (PenAir) has four aircraft based
in Unalaska, among them, the hardy veteran, the
Grumman Goose. Flightseeing trips can be
arranged for small groups in this historical
airplane by calling 907-581-1383.
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Ferry Travel
The Alaska Marine Highway System
(AMHS/www.akferry.com) offers a ferry service to Dutch
Harbor between April and October, usually one trip per
month. The Kodiak Terminal provides information and
can book reservations on all AMHS ferries; however,
they specialize in the Aleutian Chain. Reservations
should be made well in advance; there is room for
automobiles, but space books quickly. The ferry can be
booked one-way or round-trip. |
Alaska Marine Highway (Ferry
Service)
Kodiak Terminal
www.akferry.com
- 800-526-6731
P.O. Box 703
Kodiak, AK 99615
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Shuttle Service
The hotel provides complimentary
shuttle service to: |
Unalaska Airport (Alaska and
PenAir flights)
Small Boat Harbor (Birding
and Fish Charters)
City Dock (Tustemena Ferry
service only)
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Car / Truck Rentals |
B/C Vehicle Rental
(car/truck) - 907-581-6777
North Port Rental (car/truck) -
907-571-3880
Island Services (bus/large
groups) - 907-581-1538
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Other Rentals
For the more adventurous, bicycle and
kayak rentals are available in downtown Unalaska. |
Aleutian Adventure Sports -
907-581-4489
Tour Planning
Camera… A MUST!
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Weather & Clothing
Summer high temperatures in the
Aleutian Islands range from 45-75ºF
during the months of June, July and August. Cool,
wet, and windy conditions are common, especially
when chartering out on the Bering Sea and Pacific
Ocean.
For maximum comfort, functional/warm layers of
clothing are recommended. Bring rain gear and rubber
boots and/or comfortable, sturdy, water-resistant
hiking shoes/boots. Gloves will keep hands
warm/protected, and polarized sunglasses will cut
down on glare when out on the water.
Windproof/waterproof outer garments, rubber
boots/hiking boots, and a warm pair of socks will
aid in keeping your body and feet dry.
Dress is casual and functional around the hotel and
in our restaurants.
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Medications
Should you require medication on a
regular basis, it is best to have the prescription
(bring an extra supply) available to you in your
carry-on. You are always welcome to notify the hotel
staff if you have special needs or considerations
during your stay with us. Anyone who suspects they
might have a problem with motion sickness should come
prepared with a remedy.
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Packing
Pack as compactly as possible to avoid
excess baggage charges for fish boxes on your return
flight.
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Travel Insurance
We strongly encourage you to purchase
cancellation insurance, available through your
Alaska's Inside Passage Resorts.
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Meeting & Convention Facilities
Over 2,500 square feet of banquet space,
including two conference rooms, provide for large or
small groups accordingly. Our catering staff can
suggest and attend to every planned meal period, or
will implement whatever specific requests you desire.
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Gift Shop
Located off the lobby, the gift shop
sells Alaskan crafts, and products from local
artists. It also stocks Russian souvenirs
to honor Unalaska’s sister City, Petropavlavsk,
Russia. |
2003 Standard Room Rates*
Deluxe Accommodations
Single @$155.00
Double @$175.00
Extra Person @ 20.00
Children 16 and Under Free
* NOTE: 8% tax must be added to the
above rates.
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Deposits and Payments
To confirm your trip, a 50% deposit of
the total package price is due 10 days from the time
of booking. To guarantee your reservations, the
balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival. |
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