Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan: Witness the Rugged Life of Alaskan Fishermen

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: 24 hours
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…

Location
Berth 3
Water Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(674 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
755cassiej
Jul 6, 2025
Great Marine Animal Experience! - We had a great day on this tour! We saw tons of fish and crabs. The highlight was when they were able to feed dozens of eagles right in front of us! The kids loved getting to hold all the marine animals: crabs, shrimp, sea stars, and more. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Fsdukejr
Jul 1, 2025
Don't be afraid to go again - It will be just as good. - We first took this tour in 2011 with my 88 year old parents and we were all blown away with how good it was. We went back in 2015 with friends and again in 2022 with grandsons. Now that I am 81 years old, my parents are gone. This was their last big trip and we are the elderly parents and we chose to do it for the 4th time. The boat is just as clean and well kept as it was 14 years ago. The crew are just as enthusiastic as they were 3 times before and their stories are just as interesting. The show is just as good and today, the swooping bald eagles were just as memorable as the 1st time. I don't know how these folks can keep the trip so exciting year after year but the cost of the tour is worth every penny. Our bonus was that everyone of the 4 times in Ketchican, we have had good weather.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Carolyntd8676le
Jul 1, 2025
A must do! - We loved this! So informative and entertaining and the crew was fabulous. Wheelchair accessible for full-time users which was awesome! Crew was extremely safety conscious. And the bald eagles! Have your cameras ready and set to slo-mo:)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Amanda_b
Jul 1, 2025
So much fun! - It was so fun to learn from Big D and Dave. This was our favorite excursion of our whole Alaskan cruise! We saw a ton of wildlife as well.
Review provided by Viator
Tami_s
Jun 30, 2025
Worth the Money! - This was an amazing tour with more than I imagined! It was raining the day we went, but we sat up top for the 360° view. They provided raincoats and hot drinks. It was really well worth the money and cheaper than through the cruise line!
Review provided by Viator
Bakoond
Jun 30, 2025
Learning all about Crab fishing in Alaska - The best informative, inter active excursion we have hoped for. It was a misty, rainy day as we docked in Ketchikan. As we all were well prepared for the weather, we all were having an unforgetable time, laughing and cheering! The crew all real fishermen with wonderful real stories to tell. Highly recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Brian_t
Jun 28, 2025
Best Excursion on Our Alaska Trip - What a terrific excursion! This is our third trip to Alaska and this is the best excursion we’ve taken. The history of the boat and crew is fascinating, and they serve you with so much joy! Lots of up close experiences with crab and other sea creatures. This boat also has the unique ability to legally feed eagles off the boat and the experience was amazing. They were so close to us, and we saw at least 10-12 of them. Take the opportunity to try some of the king crab cooked in their galley! It is a nice added experience to the trip. All of the crew took time to chat and take pics. Can’t recommend this enough!
Review provided by Viator
Markalan_j
Jun 28, 2025
Book it now! - Outstanding guides...wonderful education about commercial fishing industry, and great interaction with Eagles and fish! Five star experience.
Review provided by Viator
V966qnlaurao
Jul 4, 2025
NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY NOT SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDLY - Not family friendly in any way. Over sold tickets and so they were not letting parts of families on causing entire families to leave the boat. They told a special needs family that if the child could not behave they would have to be removed. This was hugely unorganized and just horrible. Save your money. All they talk about is being recovering alcoholics and feed bald eagles. Give your money to the raptor rescue and see bald eagles you are helping rather than supporting this absolute sham.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Rhyano307
Jul 3, 2025
Not Family Friendly - They said children under 3 are free, but when we tried to get on with a child we were refused, and told to leave. They are also very u friendly to children with special needs and tried to kick off our special needs cousin
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $236
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).