Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan: Witness the Rugged Life of Alaskan Fishermen
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491 Ratings
Ketchikan
Experience the rugged life of Alaskan fishermen on the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan. Cruise on the Aleutian Ballad, featured on Deadliest Catch, and witness the thrill of catching marine creatures. Don't miss this must-do tour in Alaska!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour - Once on board we will cast off and head towards the sovereign waters of Annette Bay, Alaska.
What's Included
- Raincoats and ponchos provided as needed
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified (snacks, such as chips and chocolate bars, are available for purchase on board)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
ESSENTIAL ALASKA ADVENTURE! This is one of the top-rated excursions along the stunning Inside Passage of Alaska. Gain insights into the lifestyle of a professional fisherman from individuals who have braved the harsh Bering Sea. These professionals are genuine! You’ll be onboard Aleutian Ballad, a vessel showcased on the Discovery Channel’s widely watched series, Deadliest Catch. Travel through the tranquil, safe channels of the Inside Passage under the guidance of a seasoned crew, watching as a variety of marine animals are trapped and brought on deck. The catch is then kept in a live tank for viewing before being returned to the wild. Get ready to witness king crab, box crab, octopus, rockfish, prawns, and more. If you’re lucky, you might glimpse local creatures like sea lions and porpoises. This tour is globally recognized for its extraordinary wild eagle sightings.
- Minimum age is 5 years, no exceptions due to coast guard regulations.
- You MUST BE ON BOARD THE ALEUTIAN BALLAD for check in 15 minutes before your departure time.
- If you are concerned about seasickness, please note that this tour stays in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage and does not go out into the open ocean; large waves and rough seas will not be encountered. You WILL NOT be in the Bering Sea.
- Please note: additional transportation is not required, as it is a short, easy walk to get to the fishing boat from any downtown Ketchikan hotel or cruise ship.
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Guests arriving at Ward Cove need to meet an hour early to get into town. We will provide bus transportation for you but it is very important you know to meet AN HOUR EARLY to account for travel time into Ketchikan.
Location
Berth 3
Water Street
Kindly make your way to the Berth3 where the Aleutian Ballad is parked. Our staff will be wearing a red jacket for your reference.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tony_h
May 18, 2024
Not to be missed! - This is one of those excursions not to be missed. The crew attend to your every need. The itinerary of constant wildlife both above and below the water is amazing.
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607nunyab
May 16, 2024
Up close to a ton of bald eagles - This is a must see. Captain and crew was great. We went in may when there was a ton of bald eagles that came down to the side of the ship for close to 15 minutes eating the fish that was being thrown into the water. Was by far the best excursion we did on our Alaska cruise.
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Thomas_m
May 14, 2024
Capt Charles #1 - Capt. Charles was an absolute beast! Knew where the whales were took us to see sea lions and Orca's on the way back to Port! 6 person trip was the best. Charles if you read this, how about Whaleon Jennings or Fluke Skywalker!
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Cathy_p
May 14, 2024
Wonderful excursion for cruise ship passengers! - Loved this excursion. We were coming off the NCL Bliss and traveled with folks who had booked through them. It was great to save some money. The trip was amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable crew, learned the history of the boat, saw amazing eagles catching fish mid air, got to hold several sea animals including snow crabs, ate 2 lbs. of red king crab on the boat and it was fantastic. We highly recommend this trip!
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Celeste_j
May 11, 2024
Best Experience Ever - This experience was absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend it enough. We also every step for crabbing but also had a few surprises!! They provided heavy coats if needed. Great great stories. Would recommend to everyone!!
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Lisamhos
May 10, 2024
What a great day! - WOW!! What an amazing excursion this was! We were on the Carnival Luminosa out of Seattle and booked this for our short day in Ketchikan and it did not disappoint. All of the crew were awesome. We learned so much about the inner workings of the crabbing life, while getting a very brief glimpse of it. Bald eagles, crabs, octopus oh my! We saw it all. My husband purchased some king crab in the galley and he loved every morsel. They had merch, food, snacks, coffee and cocoa for purchase and we got to take pics with the guys. Everyone is so humble and kind. I highly recommend.
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Tamara_j
May 10, 2024
Best Excursion, worth the $$$ - One of the highlights of our trip to Alaska! The Eagles touched our soul, will never forget the majesty of those regal birds, thank you for the time you all spent with them. Who knew my crew would LOVE handling the crab, starfish and creepy stuff you passed around! Everyone was so friendly and informative, the stories they shared with us touched our lives. We all enjoyed the excursion from the youngest to the oldest, would go again and again and surely be blessed! Thank you! Bought the book, the crab meal, jacket, tshirt and the shot glass. LoL
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Dft5320mq
May 5, 2024
A must do excursion. - I have to begin by thanking you all, Captain Dave, Dave Timmerman, Melissa, and Dennis. It's evident you are all passionate about your jobs. We were fortunate enough to catch a quick glimpse of a humpback whale. I appreciated hearing all of your heartfelt stories about your paths to ending up on the Aleutian Ballad. This was one of my favorite excursions and well worth it. And Dennis, it's nice to know that you take the time to personally read all of the reviews.
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Jackiecm5076dl
May 2, 2024
WOW - A definite must do activity!! - My husband and two young adult sons were lucky enough to get tickets for this tour. It exceeded all expectations. If you want to get up close and personal with eagles and sea creatures then this is definitely the tour for you. The whole crew was outstanding and shared heartfelt stories of what life is like as a crabber. This was definitely the highlight of our Alaskan cruise and cannot recommend it enough!
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Michelle
Apr 29, 2024
Favourite tour of all time - Absolutely incredible tour! Dave, Captain Dave, Big D and the girls delivered a tour that was above and beyond what we expected. You get up close and personal with the wildlife and being that close to eagles in the wild is a memory of a lifetime. The crew are so friendly, entertaining and informative, they think of your every need and comfort. The boat is really nice too, providing a gift shop, little cafe and restrooms. There are plenty of viewing areas to see the amazing views of the coastline as we traveled to different stops to catch fish, shrimp, crabs and even octopus. It was so entertaining!
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