Jul 2019 - Ali M.
This excursion is top rated for a reason! My entire family enjoyed this outing and had a lot of fun gaining insight into a tough job, how it works on a highliner and appreciated the opportunity to touch, feel and have first hand experiences. We were thankful for the opportunity to give back with a donation. Highly recommend this top-notch group of guys.
This is appropriate for all ages/physical conditions. There is plenty of on boat seating. They do provide coffee/tea/hot choc and sell a few chip-like snacks, sweatshirts, hats, etc. I will caution that even on a very warm day, the air is chilled out on the water - bring a sweatshirt and wear pants.
Jun 2019 - Stacy T.
Great family experience! Well organized and staff were funny and friendly. The stories that the staff told were fascinating. The kids enjoyed getting to see and hold the sea creatures. We saw several balk eagle. Would recommend to families with children.
Jun 2019 - Christy C.
Excellent! Staff was knowledgeable and very entertaining. Time passed quickly. The icing on the cake was the eagles. Fantastic excursion!
Jun 2019 - Fred T.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the Aleutian Ballad, listening to the crew tell their amazing stories, watching them pull up crab pots full of crabs, showcasing Red King Crab, and more! The hands-on experience with the snow crab, brown box crab, and spot prawns was fun for both us and our 6-year-old. Booking the excursion through Alaska Shore Excursions allowed us to get to the boat before the cruise-booked excursions, so we had a much better selection of seats, which allowed us to get up-close, front and center! We've recommended this excursion to others we know who are going to be cruising Alaska and if we were to visit Ketchikan again, we would likely take this excursion again!
Jun 2019 - Wilma Joyce P.
This has to be a favorite tour of ours. Such a great experience to be able to see and hear what it would be like to be a crab fisherman! Well, I guess we were that day!
Jun 2019 - Shelly C.
It was so awesome ! The crew members were knowledgeable, friendly and funny! Highly recommend this to anyone!!!
May 2019 - Bryan S.
Was more than my husband and I expected loved every minute of it.
May 2019 - Madeline Sharon P.
Seeing the sea life and the flock(?) of eagles was amazing; doing so in a comfortable environment and listening to the fishermen's stories completed a most memorable experience.
Oct 2018 - H Scott A.
I figured that I would enjoy this excursion. But I did not expect it to be one of the highlights of our entire cruise! First, I can't say enough about the crew They were amazing. The stories were fun and captivating and the humor they interjecting into the tour was very entertaining. All of the stops on the tour where very exciting and quite informative. Oh, and the American Bald Eagles... WOW! Highly recommend this excursion.
Sep 2018 - Gloria A.
Excellent excursion, informative and entertaining. We liked the hands-on experience with sea life, and the feeding of the eagles, but most of all - the authentic stories and demonstrations by real fishermen. Highly recommended.
Sep 2018 - Susan S.
Brilliant! The crew were great with their information and stories, really loved the tour!
Sep 2018 - Margaret F.
We had a cold rainy day for our excursion but this only added to the atmosphere. It was very entertaining and we enjoyed hearing the stories of the captains and engineer Andy. The only disappointment was not tasting any crab - just a little on a cracker biscuit would have been lovely!
Aug 2018 - Janette B.
A great day, good stories to be told
Aug 2018 - Penny R.
Very well run- the guys were so informative and shared stories from their lives the whole trip. Loved that the boat was right at the dock so no bussing involved. Boat was very comfortable and warm with lots of shelter if it does rain. Gift shop also on board to buy hoodies etc with bearing sea crab logos. Highly recommend.
Aug 2018 - Heather V.
Many aspects we loved like the comfort of the boat and energy and stories of the crew. The blonde cashier was a bit unfriendly though. Didn't get to hold the Alaskan king crab although all the pictures in advertising shows this. We really thought our boys would have more hands on with baiting or throwing fish. Very expensive tour for what we felt we got. Flet like it was more of a show than an experience. Loved the stop with the eagles the best actually. Most everything else was too rehearsed.
Aug 2018 - Timothy D.
We had the best time on this excursion. It was our favorite excursion we took. We really enjoyed hearing the stories and seeing how the fishermen did their jobs.
Aug 2018 - Dana M.
Awesome excursion!!!
Jul 2018 - Andrew P.
The crew is amazing and the crabs, bald eagles and seals just take this experience over the top. I would highly recommend this. The tour should promote the wild life aspect more.
Jul 2018 - Vanessa A.
The crew was extremely knowledgeable and shared some great stories. This excursion was also very interactive which was a bonus. We were expecting to catch king crab but for various reasons could not. Just want to make people aware of that. Still.recommend.
Jul 2018 - BEVERLY B.
This was an amazing experience and the eagles just took my breath away.
Jul 2018 - Mary R.
This tour exceeded my expectations. The tour guides were entertaining, their show and tell was informative. When we stopped to feed the eagles was phenomenal. I couldn't get it enough photographs. Wonderful!!!
Jul 2018 - BINAL P.
The trip was excellent
Jun 2018 - Christina R.
Captain Gabe and Regina were awesome! They were very informative and engaging. They explained a lot about the area. The boat we were on was comfortable and included snacks and drinks kept the crankiness away, lol. We saw several humpback whales, 4-5 pods of orcas, and sea lions. Would go again in a heart beat!
Jun 2018 - Ashley W.
Amazing excursion! Would highly recommend! One of our favorite excursions we did. The crew on board is outstanding and go above and beyond to make this excursion a memorable experience! We learned so much about the various types of crab, saw the crew in action, catching various types of crab, shrimp, and other ocean life. We even saw an octopus! And they released everything back in the ocean after they showed everyone onboard! We were even able to hold/touch the sea life if we wanted to do so. Also some of the crew members were from the cast of Deadliest Catch. This is the boat that was used on season 2 of deadliest catch!
Jun 2018 - Angela W.
The speakers on the boat were excellent. Had a great time plus the heaters on the boat were great to keep us a little warm
Jun 2018 - Graeme C.
The whole experience and story telling by the operator was worth the trip plus the opportunity to the crab and other sea creatures up close.
May 2018 - STEVE H.
Great personalities of the crew--very informative and interesting. We also saw a large group of bald eagles along the way.
May 2018 - MARIE T.
Great !!!
May 2018 - MATTHEW R.
one of the best and great to see such passion and enthusiasm in everything they do. Highly recommend this excursion
May 2018 - Lorie S.
Best excursion I have ever been on. I would highly recommend to everyone. Crew were excellent!!
Oct 2017 - James E.
Very well run operation. The boat including the wash rooms are super clean. The crew are not paid tour guides but rather former Bearing Sea fisherman who have a knack for interacting with guests and do a great job. Very informative and fun operation.
Sep 2017 - Jodi A.
Awesome tour organised by an awesome company! Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Sep 2017 - George S.
Outstanding! The three men crew told their real life stories as they demonstrated crabbing/fishing techniques.
Sep 2017 - Ron E.
I went on 3 excursions during the week. This one was by far the best by a wide margin. I really didn't know what to expect, but it was just fantastic. To see how crabbing/fishing is done first hand, with being so close to the action, and then the experience/knowledge of the crew just made for a truly great experience. If I ever make it back to Alaska, I would do this excursion again, and try to drag as many of my friends/family with me. The 3 hours flew by. The crew was so friendly and approachable. I'm hoping you know I really, really like this trip
Aug 2017 - Kimberly C.
Fun and educational.
Jul 2017 - Melinda G.
Fantastic experience. Informative, funny and hands on. We loved every minute of it!
Jul 2017 - Holly S.
FANTASTIC!!! We loved everything about it! Heaters on the boat were great, because it was chilly! Hot chocolate and coffee too! Most of all the staff and guides made us feel like family! it was a heartwarming and unforgettable experience! Loved seeing the eagles too!
Jul 2017 - Jeffrey R.
This excursion was awesome! The Deadliest Catch fisherman made the tour very informational and funny at the same time. A++++
Jun 2017 - Janice A.
Fabulous everything worked out well and they kept to the time. As well as seeing the crab fishing saw some great Bald Eagles.
Jun 2017 - Dale G.
Once you got off the cruise, there was a person with a sign that you went to and they give you instructions where to go. This tour was great and the staff was very informative and very hands on letting you hold a crab in your hands for your picture taking! A+
Sep 2016 - Jeffrey G.
I love the "Deadliest Catch" show & this tour picks up where the show ends. The crew of the boat really know their stuff and keep you entertained the entire time. Water was perfectly calm & we caught some crab, just wish we could have cooked them.
Sep 2016 - GERALDINE D.
Great tour! Humor, facts & fun! Perfect for families. We really enjoyed it!
Aug 2016 - Lori L.
A fun-filled and informative adventure!! Highly recommended!
Aug 2016 - Ward A. R.
Best excursion of our cruise. Went with two of my sons and my grandson. We loved it!! Ward A. Reynolds, N.Y.
Jun 2016 - Donna K J.
Our family of ten really enjoyed the Ketchikan Fishermen's tour. Very informative and loved the eagles, octopus and crabs. Thanks for making it so interesting.
May 2016 - Susan S.
Wonderful tour! We learned so much.
May 2016 - Joe P.
Great time. About .00 per person cheaper than booking from the ship.
