About The Alaska Crab Tour

An unforgettable experience awaits you on The Inside Passage

Find out all about the tour – where you will go, what you will see, and who will be your guides.

The Tour in a nutshell

What's included in your ticket?

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Duration
3 hours

Pricing
Adult: $229, Child: $189
VIP Adult: $299, VIP Child: $259

Departure Time
Varies on tour booked

Departure Location
Berth 3, Tender Float, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Tour Schedule
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A truly unique alaskan experience

What you can expect on the tour

Let our very own crew member Dave Timmerman explain what makes the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour more than just a tour.

No fear of Seasickness!

We stay within calm and protected waters dotted by beautiful islands and bays surrounding Ketchikan. Large waves and rough seas as seen on the Deadliest Catch will NOT be encountered on the Alaska crab tour.

Experience alaskan wildlife

Common sightings include: Whales, Orcas, American Bald Eagles, porpoise, giant octopus, king crab, opilio crab, shrimp, jelly fish, sharks and more!

hands on touch tank

Learn about and touch creatures we pull up from the depth. Different species of fish, a king crab or even an octopus!

Here's how the Alaska crab tour goes

Half an hour prior to your tour departure, our crew will greet you on the Main Cruise Ship Dock and guide you to the Aleutian Ballad — just a few minutes’ walk away at Berth 3 – Tender Float.

The ship features both an amphitheater-style sheltered lower deck and a panoramic open-air upper deck. Once everyone is aboard, we’ll cut loose and head out to pristine Alaskan fishing waters for about three hours.

On our way to the fishing grounds...

You will get to know the boat and her colorful history as a working crab fishing boat in the notorious Bering Sea. You will get an exclusive look into the world of crab fishing and meet the crew — some you may recognize from Deadliest Catch.

You may get very close to islands and land where you can see Alaskan wildlife such as bears, deer, bald eagles. Seals are also possible on this ride! While we can never promise wildlife will be in sight, we keep a close eye with binoculars and always make every best effort to let you know if wildlife is in view.

See the fishermen in action

As we pull up on the first set of fishing gear, you will be right alongside watching as the crew begins to haul up the catch. Some animals brought to the surface will be placed in a live tank for everyone to see, touch, and photograph before they are gently released back into the sea.

Finally, we will arrive at the protected waters of Annette Island, where we will ease in close to shore where eagles nest. Further up the inlet, you’ll witness the huge crab pots being hauled aboard, and you’ll be able to touch these giant crustaceans. We may even pull up an octopus pot!

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