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Ketchikan Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 35% in Ketchikan

907 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Board the Aleutian Ballad in Ketchikan to watch marine life hauled aboard, meet experienced fishing crew, and cruise the protected Inside Passage.

About this tour

Step aboard the Aleutian Ballad in Ketchikan for a close-up look at life on the water, guided by crew members with firsthand commercial fishing experience. Featured on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, this working boat offers a memorable way to explore the protected Inside Passage.

During this 3-hour Ketchikan Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour, watch the crew haul marine life aboard and place the catch in a live tank for observation before releasing it back into the wild. You may see king crab, box crab, octopus, rockfish, and prawns, with chances to spot sea lions, porpoises, and wild eagles along the way. The route stays in calm, sheltered waters rather than heading into the open ocean, making for a more comfortable outing.

Raincoats and ponchos are provided as needed, and snacks are available to purchase on board. Meet at Berth 3 at least 15 minutes before departure. Come aboard for a vivid glimpse of Alaska’s fishing culture and coastal wildlife on the Ketchikan Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour.

Highlights

  • Cruise the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage aboard the Aleutian Ballad
  • Watch the crew haul up marine life and observe it in a live tank before release
  • See king crab, octopus, rockfish, prawns, and other sea creatures
  • Look for sea lions, porpoises, and wild eagles
  • Hear firsthand stories from crew members with commercial fishing experience

What's included

Included

  • Raincoats and ponchos provided as needed

Not included

  • Food and drinks; snacks are available for purchase on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Minimum age is 5 years; no exceptions due to Coast Guard regulations
  • Check in aboard the Aleutian Ballad at least 15 minutes before departure
  • Meet at Berth 3 in Ketchikan
  • From Ward Cove, take the free cruise-line shuttle downtown to Berth 4, then walk about 5 minutes to Berth 3; allow 45 minutes for the shuttle and walk
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  • The tour stays in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage, not the open ocean or Bering Sea
  • Wheelchair accessible; advise at booking if wheelchair assistance is needed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour depart from?

Meet aboard the Aleutian Ballad at Berth 3 in Ketchikan at least 15 minutes before departure.

How do I get there from Ward Cove?

Take the free cruise-line shuttle downtown to Berth 4, then walk about 5 minutes to Berth 3. Allow 45 minutes for the shuttle and walk.

Will the boat go into the Bering sea?

No. The tour cruises the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage and does not enter the open ocean or Bering Sea.

What marine life might I see?

You may see king crab, box crab, octopus, rockfish, prawns, sea lions, porpoises, and wild eagles.

What is the minimum age?

Guests must be at least 5 years old; no exceptions are allowed due to Coast Guard regulations.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.85 on Viator and 4.60 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 35% in Ketchikan means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in Ketchikan by this score.

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