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Ketchikan, Alaska Cruise Port Guide: Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour

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Alaska · Spring

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we thoroughly enjoyed the roughly three-hour tour with our little jelly bean while visiting Ketchikan during our Alaskan cruise in late May of 2019

the tour aboard the Aleutian ballad gives you a glimpse into the life of being a commercial crab fisherman in the rough waters of the Bering Sea

one of the highlights was a stop in an inlet known to be a feeding ground for American Bald Eagles

the boat became famous when it almost capsized after being hit by a 60-foot rogue wave during a storm in the Bering Sea

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour through your cruise line or directly via the tour operator's website
Expect a short walk to the tour boat, even if your ship is not docked at berth number three

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour in Ketchikan, Alaska?
QHow can I book this shore excursion?
QWhat can I expect during the tour?

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The “Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour” is a popular shore excursion for people visiting Ketchikan, Alaska. The tour aboard the “Aleutian Ballad” gives you a glimpse into the life of being a commercial crab fishermen in the rough waters of the Bering Sea while safely being over a thousand miles away in the calm waters of the Alaskan Inside Passage. If you’re a fan of the Deadliest Catch TV show, you might recognize the tour boat’s name: the “Aleutian Ballad.” The boat became famous when it almost capsized after being hit by a 60-foot rogue wave during a storm in the Bering Sea. More Cruise Port Guides and Walking Tours: https://www.thejellybeans.net/ #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide