Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan
Overview
A MUST DO TOUR IN ALASKA! One of the highest rated tours offered along Alaska's beautiful inside passage. Find out what life is like as a commercial fisherman from men who have worked in the rugged Bering Sea. These guys are the real deal! On board the Aleutian Ballad, a boat that was featured on the Discovery Channel’s popular TV show Deadliest Catch, you’ll cruise through the calm, protected waterways of the Inside Passage with an expert crew, watching as marine creatures of all kinds are caught and hauled up on deck. Catch is then held in a live tank for observation before being released back into the wild. You’ll see king crab, box crab, octopus, rockfish, prawns and more, plus you may catch sight of other local wildlife like sea lions and porpoise. This tour has also become world renowned for a spectacular encounter with eagles in the wild.
Inclusions
- Raincoats and ponchos provided, as needed
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour, Berth #3 Tender Float, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Once on board we will cast off and head towards the sovereign waters of Annette Bay, Alaska.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour, Berth #3 Tender Float, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Once on board we will cast off and head towards the sovereign waters of Annette Bay, Alaska.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Amy P
February 2020
Fabulous tour! It seems a little pricey but it’s totally worth it!! Beautiful scenery and you’ll learn a lot! Tip... sit on the top floor on the sides for the best view of the show and the scenery.
Fabulous tour! It seems a little pricey but it’s totally worth it!! Beautiful scenery and you’ll learn a lot! Tip... sit on the top floor on the sides for the best view of the show and the scenery.handyhank2016
February 2020
This excursion was excellent. Not only did I get to see how the fishing took place but I witnessed hundreds of Bald eagles up close when the boat captain circled a certain place in the waterway and then began tossing handfulls of chopped up fish overboard and we watched the birds dive-bombing fe...
This excursion was excellent. Not only did I get to see how the fishing took place but I witnessed hundreds of Bald eagles up close when the boat captain circled a certain place in the waterway and then began tossing handfulls of chopped up fish overboard and we watched the birds dive-bombing feeding themselves until they ran out of fish. Wow, what a sight it was to see!!!susant180315
October 2019
My husband and I have taken this tour twice from our NCL cruise. It is my husband favorite excursion. The guys are very good story tellers, talking about their past experiences. What I love is all of the educational information they give in their presentations. They are also very entertaining...
My husband and I have taken this tour twice from our NCL cruise. It is my husband favorite excursion. The guys are very good story tellers, talking about their past experiences. What I love is all of the educational information they give in their presentations. They are also very entertaining !! Listen closely to catch their jokes and puns. Getting to see how they pull in the traps and set them again is very interesting. They stop to feed eagles and it is a thrill to see the eagles dive in for the fish they throw out. On this trip we got to experience something I have been waiting many years to see - a humpback whale was bubble feeding right in front of our boat. This is not an expected occurrence to see on this tour, but it was spectacular to see so close. They stopped the boat and let us enjoy the sight!Russell_N
September 2019
A brilliant way to learn the life of a Bearing sea fisherman. Great commentary from all of the very captivating staff... outstanding couple of hours.
A brilliant way to learn the life of a Bearing sea fisherman. Great commentary from all of the very captivating staff... outstanding couple of hours.kasey305
October 2019
This was by far my MOST favorite excursion that we did on our recent cruise. If you are a fan of Deadliest Catch this is a must. The Aleutian Ballad made news on the second season and you get to experience first hand crab fishing. You are seated in stadium seats where you can observe the deck ...
This was by far my MOST favorite excursion that we did on our recent cruise. If you are a fan of Deadliest Catch this is a must. The Aleutian Ballad made news on the second season and you get to experience first hand crab fishing. You are seated in stadium seats where you can observe the deck hands as they launch and retrieve crab pots. There are heating units above you so you are never cold. There is a tank of various crab in the center and the crew tells about the crab and at a point in their talk you are invited to come down and hold a crab and have your picture taken. The crew also throws out "treats" for the seagulls and as we passed an island, they threw out bigger pieces which attracted the two eagles who live there. We got some great pictures as the eagles swooped in to get "lunch. There are restrooms on board and of course a gift shop which shows a clip of the Deadliest Catch when the Aleutian was hit by a rogue wave. While you are in the gift shop you can purchase refreshments including a box treat of King Crab Legs with melted butter to eat while you continue to listen to the story of crab fishing on the Bering Sea. Oh, if you are thinking you might get sea sick, you won't. I don't think we ever felt a rough movement of the ship~they don't take you out into rough waters.madelinemichaud
October 2019
It was really cool to be on the actual boat after watching it on the TV show. Everybody on the Aleutian Ballad was extremely knowledgable and had plenty of stories to tell. The eagles were amazing, as well as the crab in the tanks! I see some reviews on here that people are disappointed in the cr...
It was really cool to be on the actual boat after watching it on the TV show. Everybody on the Aleutian Ballad was extremely knowledgable and had plenty of stories to tell. The eagles were amazing, as well as the crab in the tanks! I see some reviews on here that people are disappointed in the crew for not actually pulling up KING crab which is dumb, because Ketchikan is like the tropics of Alaska and the show was filmed in the bering sea which is much much much colder, so if you're reading this, understand that it would be physically impossible to pull pots with king crab in Ketchikan. I really loved how the boat was set up in terms of the different areas holding different types of pots and interactive details, that being said I wish we were allowed to explore the boat for just a bit longer on our own. One of the best tours in Ketchikan!