Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan in Ketchikan booking from $236.00

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.

City: Ketchikan

Mon 22 Dec

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What's Included

Raincoats and ponchos provided, as needed

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

What To Expect

Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour

Once on board we will cast off and head towards the sovereign waters of Annette Bay, Alaska.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (625)

SironaBrennus

Sep 2011

This is a "must" if you are visiting Ketchikan. The moment I got off the ship I wanted to get right back on and take the tour again. The crew were friendly and informative about their line of work. As an unexpected surprise we saw Orca whales on our tour!! Captain David slowed down the ship and interrupted the guys on deck so we could watch the whales. It was really amazing and nice of them to do this for us. Once the whales moved on so did the tour. Terry and Brian taught us about the different type of crabs and life on the Bering Sea. The guys have a great sense of humor and took random questions from the crowd. We were free to roam the ship, hold the crab, get our pictures taken with the crew and cruise the store inside. I met many nice people too and even talked to Captain David one-on-one for a short time. If you have the chance to do this tour - DO IT! You will not be disappointed.

danf161

Aug 2011

Just as the headline says, after we booked our cruise to Alaska, this was the first excursion we had no hesitation to reserve. We were lucky on this excursion since we were cruising towards the end of the season there were only about 2 dozen people on the boat with us, making the presentation much more personal. They hauled crab pots right in front of us, showed us the differences between the species of crab, and also brought up other creatures of the deep. In addition to sea life, they stopped by some sea lions resting on large rocks in the middle of the waterway and even threw out some bait fish to lure some eagles close enough to the boat for everyone to get some great pictures. We had Danny and Kiwi. Both of them were very friendly and knowledgeable about not only fishing, but crabbing life in general. They were ready to answer any question and even talk some shop if you're up for it. There's a gift shop on board to buy a shirt, sweater, or even a dvd. All items are reasonably priced for a tourist attraction. The boat is in great shape and very well taken care of. Like I said, whether on a land tour or cruise, when you visit Ketchikan plan to spend the first half of your day with the crew of the Aleutian Ballad on the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour!

kitkat343

Jun 2010

My husband and I both loved the Bering Sea fishermen's tour. The retrofitted boat is very comfortably equipped, with extra jackets, heaters overhead and hot chocolate in the back room. If you are prone to getting cold, you might want to sit in the front row downstairs, under the heaters. The weather was quite good on the day of our sailing, and we did not need all of the heaters, but it was good to know that they are there in case of inclement weather. The boat is docked a very short walk from where the cruise ships dock, so it is extremely easy to reach this tour independently (booking independently will save you 10% from the cruise ship shore excursion price). There are helpful employees stationed near the cruise ship disembarkation to direct you to the boat. As we left the port, the fishermen explained the myriad of ways in which you can be injured or killed on a crab boat. Their information was quite interesting, and the boat ride was very peaceful and calm. We reached Native American waters, where you are allowed to feed the eagles and pull up crabs all year round. It was not yet salmon season, so the eagles were very hungry, and there were dozens of them waiting for the boat to arrive and bring them lunch. The feedings are an amazing photo opportunity, especially if you are traveling to Alaska before salmon season, since there are more hungry eagles before the salmon runs. They demonstrated the crabbing techniques, and allowed ample time for tourists to have their pictures taken with King crabs and other smaller crabs. This is also a great photo opportunity, and you can leave this tour with many exciting pictures. The fishermen are very hardworking, and they really go out of their way to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time on the boat. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone in Ketchikan. Ketchikan is also a very small town so you will have enough time to do both this tour and visit other attractions while your cruise is in port.

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