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Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan: Witness the Rugged Life of Alaskan Fishermen
4.9
616 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
4.9
(616 Ratings)
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L8381ipkathleenk
Sep 26, 2024
Best Excursion Ever - Best excursion we've ever been on, including those in warm climates. These guys are engaging story tellers and funny too. Being able to hold and touch some of the exotic creatures they pulled from the water was a thrill. We saw a beautiful eagle circle and dive for fish thrown from the boat and also heard its call. The 3 hours flew by. We loved it.
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Trudy_m
Sep 26, 2024
Authentic must do adventure - From start to finish, what an amazing experiance. An authentic adventure, with a crew full of enthusiasm, a boatload of experiance and stories, all the while having front row seats to one of the deadliest jobs in the world. From one fishing boat owner to another well done guys 10/10
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222carolyno
Sep 26, 2024
Awesome captain and crew - Awesome captain and crew!
Highly recommend!
These guys and gals make this trip because of the real life stories they tell as they show you what it's like to be on a boat fishing and crabbing in the Bering Sea off Alaska.
The only thing missing is 30 foot seas and 40 below weather!
Thanks guys for one of the highlights of my trip to Alaska!
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Shanda_p
Sep 23, 2024
This excursion was one of... - This excursion was one of our favorites! The crew was wonderful and so informative. We had a great time and it made being in Alaska so special seeing whales, eagles and so many sea animals.
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Octave_b
Sep 20, 2024
Fun on the Sea - Very fun, entertaining and educational experience. Crew was extremely friendly and accommodating! Their vast years of experience and knowledge was incredible.
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Deanm217
Sep 20, 2024
Amazing - This was an excellent tour. We came off the Princess Discovery at Perth 4. We took a right and walked along the boardwalk until we got to Perth 3. We then walked around Perth 3 and went down the ramp. You will see the Alleutian Ballad. We left around 8:15 am and returned at 11:00 am. We went out to Annette Island and saw some Eagles. Wow. We then watched the crew catch King Crab. They were huge. The crew told stories of their adventures along the way which were very entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour.
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M8182ihnicoles
Sep 19, 2024
A great up close experience. - What a great tour. We saw eagles, crab, an octupus, and some other little creatures that we got to touch. Had some delicous fresh crab all while learning about how crabbing works. The crew had amazing stories keeping us entertained throughout the experience.
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Patriciafryer_s
Sep 16, 2024
Fantastic Experience on the Aleutian Ballad - Everything was beyond my expectations! The crew was knowledgeable, fun and wanted us to have a great time. I sat on the upper level and could see 360 and look down on what was happening on the lower deck. Tour time was just right. I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I highly recommend this tour. I got my money's worth and more.
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Jeffrey_n
Sep 14, 2024
Awesome experiance - The Captain and crew keep you entertained for the whole 3 hrs with stories of their life at see. With years of experience they certainly had a lot of tales to tell. This is a must do excursion if you are in Ketchikan. I guarantee you will not regret it. It stay in calm water all the time.
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Jane_d
Sep 17, 2024
Miserable - This would have been a great excursion, except we were stuck on the top in 48 degrees and beating rain. The shipmates made no effort to get guests to rotate and allow the ten or so people up top to have a turn to sit in the dry for the entire 3 hours. It was Absolutely miserable. Very hard to justify paying $200 to be completely pummeled and to find yourself sick for the next 4 days. A raincoat over my face and peeping out on occasion to catch a glimpse of what they were talking about. We did go down and stand on steps under the overhang some. Had to ask another customer if I could please sit in his seat for 5 minutes to take a break. I didn’t know that we would be in the elements and although the staff handed out raincoats, which I appreciate, it wasn’t much of an effort to care for their passengers. Some were told they couldn’t sit on the steps and were asked to move. I get it, but it really was torture for those up top. So bottom line: if it’s raining, September and 48 degrees..and you can’t get on the ship before everyone else, You may want a rain check IF they offer one. It would have been great if not for the conditions. Again, disappointed with the lack of concern.
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