Music, Photography and Art. Aleutian Life Inspired.
Meet the team
The Robinsons
The Robinsons
The Robinsons
Dennis
• Unangan (Aleut) lifelong Unalaskan
• highly active in local and state wide infrastructure
• Unangan (Aleut)lifelong Unalaskan
Lynda
• resident island lover 20+ years
• bird seeker
•recreational photographer
•piano teacher/composer
Driving Tours
The Robinsons
The Robinsons
The well-loved 2017 Sienna Minivan accommodates 5 guests
The well-loved 2001 Suburban accommodates 6 guests
WWII Historic Sites • Fishing Industry Sites • Nature and Birding • Commerce • Community
Skiff tours
The Robinsons
Skiff tours
We own an 18' Zodiac skiff, can accommodate 4 adult guests. Dennis was born and raised on the island and is one of the best water guides around. It's a skiff, so it will be chilly, dress appropriately. Life jackets are provided and required. NO swimming allowed. Common delightful sights are sea lions, harbor seal, sea otters, birds and, often, whales.
Common Questions from Cruise Guests
I see a price list but how do I book a tour with Aleutian Life Tours?
Email us at aleutianlifestudios@gmail.com, or message us here.
Do I have to pay in advance to secure my seat on a tour?
Plan A: Non-refundable $25 deposit secures you a seat
Plan B: Pay in full secures you a seat and 80% refundable if the ship cancels, 100% if we cancel.
Plan C: Contact us, book in advance via email (or through our Contact Us option below) If we say you have a seat, you have a seat. First come first served. If you are more than 15 minutes late for the assigned time, we'll assume you've made other plans and will give the seat to the next in line
What about senior discounts or larger group discounts/ Are the fees negotiable?
No, our fees may seem high, but the cost of conducting this business on this island is also high.
Does Aleutian Life stop at the Museums or just drive by?
The 90-minute tours are an orientation of Dutch Harbor and Unalaska, and there is not time for stops at the museums. That said, if we have a tour group that unanimously prefers to use some of that time for museum exploring, we will accommodate those requests.
I have allergies and dietary needs. Can Aleutian Life Tours accommodate me?
We cannot guarantee complete absence of allergens whether inside the car or out. The vehicles are cleaned on tour days and sanitizer is available. We don't provide food.
Where can I get a local visitors guide?
Unalaska Visitor's Bureau, a local non-profit founded to serve Unalaska/Dutch Harbor visitors, has produced this printed guide. Here is the online version, same thing only lighter in your pocket. Thank you, UVB.
Are there places to hike?
Yes, before or after your driving tour. You'll need a land permit. We will point out some trails on your tour, or you can request a map.
I have trouble stepping into a higher vehicle like your Suburban. Do you have a step stool
Yes.
Longer stay? Skiff tours and Hiking
Puffins and Whiskered Auklets are in the pictures. Can sightings be guaranteed?
The local bay tour offers many bird sightings, and in the summertime, you'll likely see Puffins in the bay. . Whiskered auklets, however, are are extremely rare in the bay. You'll need the Baby Island Tour for the auklets.
How long are the skiff tours and where do guests find the boat?
Aleutian Life tours will meet guests at their place of arrival and transport to and from the dock. The local bay/skiff tour is 2 hours and the auklet tour is 4 hours or more. ALL BOAT TRIPS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT so if the water is choppy, even if it looks "nice" to the guest, there will be no boating and tickets will be refunded. Cash payments refunded 100% and card payments refunded 90%.
Where do the on-land bird tours go to see birds?
We are currently working with the Ounalashka Corporation on obtaining permits and permissions to bring commercial recreation to the lands beyond City limits. Therefore, all birding tours will be within the city properties, still plenty to see. BOAT TOURS: the skiff can make it out to the pass to to see the auklets but with caution, boat birder guests must be seaworthy and accustomed to being out on the water.
Weather in Unalaska:
Welcome to the island of wind and fog. While many days are blue sky days, locals are are accustomed to high winds, and rain, and chilly weather. Our highest temps average in the upper 60's and lower 70's. Driving and Birding tours will continue rain or shine. Boat tours are hardy rain or shine, but choppy water cancels those trips.
Hiking and exploring in the beautiful Unalaska Island
Off road hikers MUST OBTAIN A LAND USE PERMIT from the land owners, Ounalashka Corporation. It is recommended that all hikers partner up and let others know where they are going. Aleutian Life LLC is currently working on commercial recreation permissions so that we may accompany and guide guests on OC land.
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