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Private Aleutian WWII Immersion: Bunkers, Battlefields & Beyond

Explore Dutch Harbor's extraordinary WWII legacy on a private, expert-led tour covering secret bunkers, pill boxes, Fort Schwatka, and the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area — one of the Pacific's most overlooked war theaters.

What to expect

Your guide leads you through atmospheric WWII fortifications perched on volcanic cliffs above the Bering Sea, explaining the strategic bombing of Dutch Harbor in 1942 — the only WWII attack on US soil outside Hawaii. You'll descend into preserved concrete bunkers, handle historical context at each site, and absorb sweeping panoramas of the harbor below. The tour is deeply personal, shaped around your interests in history, botany, eagles, archaeology, and native culture.

Book it with
The Extra Mile Tours (Bobbie Lekanoff)
USD 150–200 per person (private group rate; contact operator for custom quote)
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Good to know

Contact Bobbie directly to arrange a private departure timed to your ship's all-aboard. The port is about 2 miles from downtown; your guide can arrange pick-up. Pre-booking well in advance is essential — Bobbie's tours sell out on cruise call days.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Dutch Harbor — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Encore
33 nights · calls at Dutch Harbor
from $17,398
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Viking Ocean · Viking Orion
36 nights · calls at Dutch Harbor
from $20,298
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Holland America · Noordam
28 nights · calls at Dutch Harbor
from $2,999
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