This tour is accessible to all.

The minimum age to participate is 5 years old.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Yes, the F/V Aleutian Ballad was featured on Season 2 of the Discovery Channel’s number-one series Deadliest Catch. It was made famous when, purely by chance, a camera was mounted in the wheelhouse by the camera crew. Just moments later a massive rogue wave that almost capsized the boat was caught on film. It has become one of the most watched film clips in the series' history.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sighting animals above and below the sea are part of the tour! Bears are spotted on occasion but are not guaranteed.

The tour is located in Ketchikan, Alaska which is 1,200 miles from the Bering Sea. You will not be in the Bering Sea.

All crew are Bering Sea crab fishermen and had to have fished at least one season in the Bering Sea in order to work aboard our boat.

The boat was designed to ensure all seats would have premium visibility.

Depending on the day-of conditions, seating is covered and heaters ensure guests stay nice and dry in even the wettest weather.

Layered clothing and weather-appropriate outerwear. The seating area of the boat is covered and heated.

Outside food and drink are not allowed. King Crab and other snacks are available for purchase aboard the ship.

It’s highly unlikely that you will need it, however, if you are extremely sensitive to motion you may want to take typical motion sickness medicine before coming. This tour is conducted in the very calm and protected waters of Southeast Alaska and the boat is built for premium stability.

Yes, there are 4 restrooms available to use onboard.

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