There is nothing else like it in the world." The Inside Passage - hundreds of miles of pristine inlets, remote islands and majestic peaks blanketed with spruce and cedar. This is Southeast Alaska and you're about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime - destination Waterfall Resort.

 

About The Resort

Nothing about Waterfall is ordinary. Your adventure begins with a breathtaking flight aboard a float plane. This unforgettable journey takes you over the unspoiled Tongass National Forest, and straight towards the richest fishing grounds in North America. Before you know it the plane banks and turns and there in front of you is Waterfall Resort, on Prince of Whales Island.

No other resort in Alaska offers such a rich blend of wilderness beauty, civilized pleasure, and historic heritage. The neatly painted white buildings are the very same that housed the rugged crews that worked at the Waterfall Cannery from 1912 to 1978. Now beautifully restored, they provide a wealth of fine accommodations and everything is designed for your comfort.

The island is dominated by a cool and moist maritime climate. During the summers, the average temperatures vary from 45 degrees to 75 degrees F. Yearly precipitation averages from 60" to 200" based on the exact locale. Prince of Wales is part of the Alexander Archipelago in the southernmost portion of the Alaska panhandle and is the third largest island in the United States. Our island is 135 miles long and 4 miles across.

Accommodations

Waterfall Resort can host up to 84 guests per day. Packages include waterfront cabins or lodge rooms, both with private baths. Each unit commands an excellent view of beautiful Ulloa Channel and distant mountains. For an additional $200 per night, upgrades are available for a two-bedroom waterfront townhouse suite that sleeps four and has a complete kitchen, tub-spa, washer/dryer, and wood-burning fireplace. These beachfront townhouse suites offer ultimate comfort for your stay at the resort
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The conference room is available for guests' special meetings. It's located off the main lounge and can accommoda te approximately 40 people. It has a TV, VCR, flipcharts, conference table, overhead projector, and blackboard.

Boats/Fishing Equipment

Boat/Guide: Boats depart at 7:00 a.m. and return at 5:00 p.m. Each Waterfall guest is assigned a guide and a boat for the duration of the stay. Waterfall has a fleet of 25' cabin cruisers with four guests assigned to each boat. Your guide is an experienced, patient instructor who works well with all levels of guests' fishing ability. He will inform you of the current salmon runs and halibut catches. Together you will plan your daily fishing activities. You don't have to be an experien ced fisherma n to enjoy fishing at Waterfall.

The Specific s on the Custom-Built Aluminu m
 Boats Ordered by Waterfall Resort:

• Name of Design: Almar Sounder
• 320 Nautical miles
• Hull: 25 feet.
• Beam: 8'6
• Range: 320 nautical miles
• Performance: 32 miles per hour top speed.
• Welded Aluminum Bottom: ¼ inch, 18 degrees for a soft ride.
• Pilot house cabin with heater for 4 fishermen and captain.
• 5 Mariner suspension seats, cannot bottom out in rough water.
• 70 gallon diesel tank (Average two days of fishing).
• Volvo Penta KAD43 Duoprop Diesel I/O.
• Many custom features as designed by Waterfall professionals to ensure maximum fishability.
• These boats are self bailing with sealed decks and the hull is filled with foam floatation.
• Sound insulation throughout makes these diesel powered boats very quiet and user friendly.
• Waterfall has specified state of the art Furuno electronics including radar, GPS, Map/plotter capability, VHF radio and a sophisticated fish finder.
• Fishing/Rain Gear: Stop by our rain gear supply room and we will fit you with boots, bib overalls and jacket with hat. Your guide has all your fishing tackle, rods, reels and bait on the cabin cruiser

The Fishing Experience

Fish: Prince of Wales Island and Waterfall are recognized for the great number and size of Trout and Salmon found in the surrounding waters. Included are: King or Chinook Salmon, Silver or Coho Salmon, Red or Sockeye Salmon, Dog or Chum Salmon, Pink or Humpback Salmon, Dolly Varden Char, Rainbow, Steelhead and Cutthroat Trout. Depending on the species, good fishing begins in mid-April and extends through September. In the waters surrounding Waterfall, Kings have been caught to 70 + lbs., Silvers 20 + lbs., and halibut may weigh over 300 lbs.

Check-In & License: As soon as your plane glides to the dock, the resort staff welcomes you and takes your luggage to your private accommodations. You then check in at the general store where you will receive your room key and be assigned your guide and boat. At check-in you can purchase your Alaska State Fishing License and King Salmon Stamp, and your tournament ticket.

Fishing/Rain Gear: Stop by our rain gear supply room and we will fit you with boots, bib overalls and jacket with hat. Your guide has all your fishing tackle, rods, reels and bait on the cabin cruiser.

Fish Cleaning/Packaging: just let your guide know how you want your fish processed and our cleaning experts will prepare, vacuum seal and freeze your fish for transportation. Your fish will be shipped in special wet lock boxes and will travel with you as luggage on your trip home.

Tournament: The $100,000 King of Kings Salmon Tournament is available to registered guests only. Tournament tickets should be purchased at the general store prior to your fishing activities and prizes are awarded to guests catching the biggest king salmon of the week, month, and season and the biggest silver of the month. Information on sponsors and prizes is available at the general store.

Food and Hospitality

Dining: At Waterfall Resort we take great pride in making each meal an enjoyable dining experience. Our chef selects and prepares a fresh Alaskan catch every day. All of our breads, pastries and soups are homemade with a gourmet touch. If any guest is medically required to have a special menu, please advise us 30 days prior to arrival.

Breakfast: Served from 6:00-7:00 a.m. You'll start the day right with a choice of fresh juices, hot/cold cereals, yogurt, assorted bakery goods, eggs prepared to your liking, breakfast meats, as well as, hot beverages
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Lunch on the Boat: Why interrupt the action when we supply hot/cold beverages, an assortment of sandwiches or fried chicken, chips, fresh fruit and vegetables plus homemade cookies right on the boat.

Lunch at the Resort: Served 11:00-12:30. All departing guests will enjoy one more hearty meal and spin some fishing tales before boarding their float plane to Ketchikan, homeward bound.

Dinner: Served from 6:00-8:00 p.m. After a busy day, you'll be ready for our hearty dinner which includes: hot entrees with all the accoutrements, complete fruit and salad bar, soup, baked goods, homemade dessert and beverage, plus complimentary wine.

General Store/Hospitality Staff: Open 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Our general store provides guests with a resort information center as well as sundry items: snacks, Waterfall clothing and souvenirs, jewelry, toiletries, film and other essentials. Our liquor store stocks your favorite spirits, beer and soft drinks.

Lounge/Recreation: Open from 5:00 p.m. to closing. You will find a full bar, pool table, ping pong, dart board, television and card room. Refreshments can be billed to your room.

Lobby Area: The resort manager's office, departure information, long distance phone and reading materials are all found in this comfortable room adjacent to the general store. It is also a spot to have a cup of coffee in front of our wood stove.

Telephones: Part of the beauty of Waterfall is that it is miles away from the constant ringing of telephones. However, should you need a phone, you will find one located in the lobby area of the lodge and 2 located near cabin #26. Calls can be made at any time using either a credit card or dialing collect.

Packages

Waterfall Resort is open - MAY 28– August 31, 2004

 KING SALMON SPECIALS (Save up to $1200)
 May 28-31: 4 days/3 nights... $2,065 per person
 June 1-15: 4 days/3 nights ... $2,565 per person

SILVER SALMON SPECIAL (Save up to $1200)
 Aug. 28-31: 4 days/3 nights . $2,565 per person

THE WATERFALL PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Round Trip Scenic Float Plane Flight from Ketchikan to the Resort.
• Cottage or Lodge Accommodations.
• Daily Maid Service.
• All Meals: Alaskan Cuisine featuring Catch of the Day Entree.
• Guided Fishing from Cabin Cruisers,
• All Fishing Tackle, Bait and Equipment.
• Cleaning, Vacuum Packaging and Freezing of Fish.
• Use of All Weather Gear.
• Special Wet-Lock Fish Boxes For Travel.
• Not Included: Fishing Licenses; Gratuities, King Salmon Stamp Tax, Items purchased in the Lounge or General Store, and Cancellation Insurance Policy. $100,000 King of Kings Salmon Tournament Entry Fee $50.

 Earn a Complimentary Trip to Waterfall Resort, Alaska!
 Have you and your friends been talking about a fishing trip to Alaska? Based upon our published retail rates, you can earn a complimentary Waterfall package by organizing a group of 15 people. Gathering 7 people will get you 50% off the retail rate. Waterfall Reservations and Sales personnel will put together all the information, brochures, videos and payment schedules for you. We will even design a flyer for you to give out, or if you have a mailing list, we will mail the flyers at no cost to you. All you need to do is talk to your friends and we do all the detail work for you. Call today to start working your way to a complimentary fishing package to Waterfall Resort. No other discounts can apply to this offer.

GROUP RATES:
 Group rates are available upon request. Please call our reservations department for more information.

CHILDREN'S RATES
 Children visiting Waterfall should be at least 12 years of age. Rates for children 15 and under are 15% less than the adult resort rate. Round-trip floatplane transportation between Ketchikan and Waterfall is not included and is $230 per child.

Rates are per person double occupancy. Prices are subject to change without notice. Special rates at Waterfall are subject to availability and cannot be combined with other discounts.