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Cliff House B&B

A Kodiak, Alaska Bed and Breakfast

Travel Tips & FAQs

Getting to Kodiak

For our fellow travelers, here is a collection of helpful travel tips.

How do I get to Kodiak?

Kodiak Island is accessible by air (a 45-minute flight from Anchorage) and by the Alaska Marine Highway System’s ferries from Homer.

By Air:

Alaska Airlines

Visit Alaska Airline Website

Toll-Free: (800) 252-7522


Note: Be sure to check airline policies for check-in luggage.


By Sea:

Alaska Marine Highway System

To book a trip, review the sailing schedule and track vessels.


Reservations Office:

(800) 642-0066 toll free

(800) 764-3779 TDD / TDY

(907) 465-3941 phone



What about Kodiak’s weather?

Generally, June through August are the warmest months, but ultimately the weather can be as variable in Alaska as it is anywhere else. To put it another way: Kodiak Island is a temperate rain forest environment and enjoys mild coastal weather patterns with moderate precipitation and occasional high winds. Average annual rainfall is 67 inches. Come prepared for sunny, warm days as well as cool rainy ones. In the summer, the long days and comfortable temperatures help to make your vacation on the Emerald Isle as enjoyable as it is beautiful.


Marty knows a lot about the ocean. Formerly the harbormaster for Kodiak, his roots go back to the 1930’s when his family settled on Kodiak Island–which means he has fun stories to tell.

What to Pack

The dress code for Kodiak (and our dinner cruises) is what we call “Kodiak casual.” Dress in layers so you are prepared for any weather. Forget down-filled clothing and sleeping bags. Beyond the basics, there are a few things you can bring that will make all the difference in the world in your trip to Kodiak Island. Here is a checklist as you plan

your trip:

  • Camera with extra memory cards
  • Tripod
  • Binoculars or spotting scope
  • Waterproof boots
  • Rain pants
  • Jacket with hood (leave umbrellas at home)
  • Fleece jacket
  • Shirts for layering
  • Hat and gloves
  • Warm socks

Where can I get more information?

What’s happening in Kodiak

For a comprehensive list of community events, museums, air taxi services, fishing charters, hotels and so on, visit www.kodiak.org. To learn about what is happening during your visit, check out Discover Kodiak’s upcoming events list on the www.kodiak.org website and on our public radio station’s community calendar at KMXT 100.1 FM.


Discover Kodiak (at the Kodiak Visitor Information Center)

Official visitor information for Kodiak Island. Visit their award-winning website at www.kodiak.org and request a Visitor Guide.


The Alaska Travelgram

A great (free!) newsletter, hosted by travel writer Scott McMurren, it’s filled with Alaska travel

specials, timely advice, activities of local interest throughout Alaska. Read the latest, and sign up here.


Alaska TourSaver®

For a whole booklet of fabulous, two-for-one discounts on Alaska travel, including Alaska tours, hotels, cruises, fishing and more, go to http://www.toursaver.com.


The MILEPOST

Since 1949, this travel guide is considered the bible of north country travel. The website at www.milepost.com is excellent source of apps, cruising, travel directories and slideshows.

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