Bring the thrill of Alaskan crab fishing to life!

Experience An Unforgettable Journey Aboard The Iconic Aleutian Ballad.

This 100% accessible, educational & interactive Alaskan fishing tour will teach you about the rich marine ecosystem and the realities of life at sea, all while immersed in the humor and inspiration of real Bering Sea fishermen.

Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour

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Ketchikan Alaska Crab Tours

Our ship, The Aleutian Ballad, is docked on the same pier as your cruise ship! There is no need for a transfer or additional transportation — simply walk down the dock. If you’re staying in Ketchikan, it’s a short, easy walk from any downtown hotel.

No Sea Sickness — We’ll take you out on a family-friendly, gentle version of what you may have seen on “Deadliest Catch”
Sea Life — Get up close and touch sea life from the beautiful waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage
Catch & Release — We gently release all animals caught on our tour, preserving the experience for future generations

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Deadliest Catch & The Aleutian Ballad

The Aleutian Ballad became legendary when the ship was featured in Season 2 of Deadliest Catch. Viewers watched in amazement as a 5-story tall rogue wave nearly capsized the vessel. Today, today you have the opportunity to step on board and into the fantastic world of Alaskan crab fishing.

When you step on deck for the tour, you may just find yourself sailing with several captains and crew members you know from the television series. Today, the Aleutian Ballad features protected seating for guests and a “live tank” where you can enjoy an up-close view of the day’s catch. Our route is a calm, family-friendly tour of Alaskan crab waters.

Things you want to know

Our calm, family-friendly tour is nothing like the rough storm waters seen on Deadliest Catch. While the Aleutian Ballad is an authentic crab fishing boat that has battled many ocean storms, we now navigate safely through the channels of Inside Passage, close to shore and away from any rough open waters.

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D Moore 3 months ago

This was so fun! And it was led by real crab fisherman with stories that I could listen to all day! Don't miss this if you have the opportunity!

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Julie Khan 3 months ago

Excellent tour by professional and entertaining fishermen, with incredible stories of the sea. A must tour in Ketchikan.

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Damian Matysczak 3 months ago

Best Excursion we took while on our Alaskan Cruise.

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Jennine Dasch 3 months ago

Big D & crew were FABULOUS!!!

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Flora Gee 3 months ago

Best excursion in Ketchikan Alaska! What an educational experience! Loved it!🥰

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robert castro 3 months ago

This is a must do excursion. The crew is amazing. This is a real crab boat and they share real experiences. A++++

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Eileen Wickard 3 months ago

The crew taught us so much as they shared their experiences. Humorous, touching stories interwoven with facts and real life adventures. We highly recommend this excursion.

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Melissa Monson 3 months ago

This was so good. At first it seemed like there was a bit too many on the tour but it wasn’t an issue at all. Everybody was super friendly and knowledgeable. I could listen to their crab fishing stories all day long. 100% worth it.

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Neil Dennison 3 months ago

So knowledgeable with heartfelt and funny stories!
Loved the chance to see the bald eagles 🦅 fishing and holding a variety of sea life!

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Laura Robinson 4 months ago

This tour was amazing! Every crew member was knowledgeable and friendly. Big D & Andy did a great job telling stories about their lives and careers. All of the girls in the galley were kind and helpful. The captain also did an awesome job! We spent 11 days in Alaska and this was one of the best excursions we did. It also helped that majority of my family are Deadliest Catch fans! Thank you for a great day and memories that will last a life time.

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maria bonilla 4 months ago

Such a wonderful experience. Lots of fun

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Ravi Agarwal 4 months ago

Loved to see a bunch of people who absolutely have passion for fishing. Additionally well organized they even sent me a text message the night before to remind me of my tour the next morning

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