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See the Aleutian Ballad take "The Wave"!

See the Aleutian Ballad take "The Wave"!

Bring the thrill of Alaskan crab fishing to life!

Experience An Unforgettable Journey Aboard The Iconic Aleutian Ballad, as featured on TV's "Deadliest Catch"

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.

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See the Aleutian Ballad take "The Wave"!

See the Aleutian Balld take "The Wave"!
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Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour

Voted The Best Alaska Tour

Ketchikan Alaska Crab Tours

Our ship, The Aleutian Ballad, is docked in the main cruise ship terminal downtown. 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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About the tour

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.

Alaska Crab Tour - Seats
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Restrooms on board
  • Gift shop
  • Food & drinks available
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Florencia Martinez 2 weeks ago
Es uno de los mejores toures que realice en Alaska. Realmente vale la pena, se aprende mucho y se puede apreciar todo el tour desde cualquier sector del barco. Realmente hay un gran cuidado y esmero en que entendamos el proceso de la pesca del cangrejo y los encargados están siempre dispuestos a responder preguntas y aclarar la información
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Cassie 2 months ago
I was suss of all the 5 star reviews and everyone raved and raved about this tour. Yeah.. well, FIVE STAR REVIEW from me too! Amazing time! I won't rehash what has been said a thousand times about this amazing and wonderful group of the most down to earth folks I have ever met but I will say BOOK THIS TOUR!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!! DO IT! Right now! GO BOOK IT! HURRY UP!
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Dominick Siano 2 months ago
Must go, I have been on over ten Ketchikan excursions this summer and this has been by far my favorite. If you have a chance to go on this tour, take it. The stories they tell and the interactivity of the whole tour is top notch.
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Melody Dacanay 2 months ago
The best tour ever in Alaska. Worth every penny! The entire staff was excellent!
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Julie Fuller-Sloane 2 months ago
Absolutely the most incredible tour ever. This is an absolute must do. The men and women of the crew are first rate. They are stewards of the environment and really care about their fishing community.
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Ted Helm 2 months ago
Fantastic couldn't be any better..if you can do only 1 thing do this...saw whales eagles. Seals ... and of course king crab...wonderful experience. Great People
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Sandy Galloway 2 months ago
Absolutely a fabulous tour!!! My husband and I enjoyed every moment! It was smooth waters. The king crab on board was delicious!!! The best!
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Dr. Carolyn Quist, DO 2 months ago
Fantastic time with the whole crew! Mouth watering king crab and butter was the best. Saw crab, shrimp, eels, octopus and hermit crabs. Flying bald eagles being fed was so cool and even saw some whales and seals. Fabulous day all around! Thanks for the memories ❤️🤗 Carol
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Joshua Clemente 2 months ago
This was an absolutely fantastic tour! The crew was fantastic, the views were amazing and getting to get up close to the wildlife was spectacular! The crew was very knowledgeable and informative on the wildlife, the catch, and the area! I would highly recommend as there is so much knowledge to be obtained! 10 out of 5 stars is the true rating!
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Jennifer Fukunaga 2 months ago
Amazing tour in Ketchikan, AK. Tour was informative and fun, lots of facts about the Deadlist Catch type of boat we were on. Fishermen had decades of experience and shared personal stories about their life at sea, as well as the ecology of the area. It was much more than a fishing tour, it was more a wildlife tour, touching sea creatures brought up in the catch, seeing bald eagles. Can’t say enough about this tour, excellent in all ways
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Krystal Kort 2 months ago
This tour was amazing and a must do while you're here. The crew were so informative and I did not want the tour to end. I would definitely do this tour again when I am back in Ketchikan.
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Deborah Reagin 2 months ago
Perfect excursion - great crew
A must do in Ketchican Alaska
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The most unique and entertaining experience you can have in Alaska​

As Featured in "deadliest catch"

The rogue wave that made the "Aleutian Ballad" a legend

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.

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