Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Wildlife Cruise & King Crab Snack
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
14,All,80
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$260
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Wildlife is everywhere in Alaska -- crabs, eagles, whales, octopus, sea lions, porpoises, wolf eels, sharks and seals are all frequently spotted. Step aboard the Aleutian Ballad fishing vessel for a fascinating, educational and interactive adventure of a lifetime on calm waters. This experience is packed with stories shared by men and women who have fished the Bering Sea.
You will set out on the protected waters of Alaska's Inside Passage. Although the boat starred in season two of Discovery Channel's award-winning TV series Deadliest Catch, the waters you'll travel today are
completely different from the Bering Sea waters depicted on the show. Witness firsthand the amazing way of life of commercial fishermen, who share these waters with Alaska's maritime predators -- seals swimming about, and North American bald eagles dive-bombing the boat to catch fish. Marvel at the scenic beauty that surrounds you from the comfort of the heated and sheltered stadium-style seating lower deck or the open-air top deck.
Watch as the skilled crew haul and set long lines, barrel pots and huge 700-pound king crab pots to reveal the catch of the day. The amazing marine life is placed in an on-deck aquarium so everyone can get up close with these fantastic creatures of the sea.
As you head back to port, enjoy a half-pound portion of the finest king crab, served picnic style.
Please note: This tour does NOT go out into the rough waters of the open ocean. It remains in the calm, protected waterways of the Inside Passage surrounding Ketchikan. Dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. Raincoats are provided if needed. Minimum age is 5 years. Suitable for guests using a wheelchair.