Step aboard a working crab vessel in Ketchikan and haul real Bering Sea king crab pots from icy Alaskan waters. This immersive, 100% accessible tour lets you touch, hold, and even buy the catch — a truly bucket-list encounter with Alaska's most iconic industry.
What to expect
Board a genuine Bering Sea crab vessel in Ketchikan harbor and set out into protected coastal waters with veteran crab fishermen. Watch and participate as the crew hauls crab pots teeming with live Dungeness and king crab. Bald eagles often dive in for scraps, providing stunning wildlife moments. The crew narrates the reality of life on the Deadliest Catch seas — raw, thrilling, and deeply authentic.
Good to know
Tour departs from Berth 3, downtown Ketchikan; duration is approximately 3 hours. Pre-book directly at alaskacrabtour.com as tours sell out fast in peak season. Minimum age is 5 years. Fully accessible for guests with limited mobility. Allow time to return to the pier well before all-aboard.