Crab Expedition Recommendation? Bering Sea Crab vs Crab Expedition Wildlife & King Crab Snack

[dlca1]

Hi All

 

Was hoping to get some advice on which Crab related excursion to take in Ketchikan.

 

HAL is offering both options for Ketchikan

 

"Bering Sea Crab Fisherman" tour ($210/person) (327 five star ratings)

"Crab Expedition Wildlife Cruise & King Crab Snack" for ($249.95/person). (Zero ratings)

 

We have heard great things about the Bering Sea/Deadliest catch tour. 

The other cruise includes a half-pound portion of the "finest king crab". 

 

Any recommendations? Has anybody gone on the Crab Expedition Wildlife Cruise and King Crab Snack excursion?

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

More information about the second cruise below:

Embark on a calm, scenic cruise through a passage to the waters of Annette Bay -- home to the Tsimshian Native Americans. The maritime predators of Alaska also live along this rocky shoreline -- seals swim about, and North American bald eagles dive-bomb the boat to catch fish.

Watch as one of the crew demonstrates the oldest techniques of catching fish. Crabs, prawns, starfish, sea urchins and octopus are brought on board and placed in the live tank for you to view fresh from their natural habitat. Touch and learn about the vast sea life in this North Pacific ecosystem.

As you head back to port, enjoy a half-pound portion of the finest king crab, served picnic style, and listen to the stories of people who spend their lives on Alaska waters.

 

 

Edited April 19, 2023 by dlca1

[Ashland]

Also price the Bering Sea tour directly on their website vs your cruiseline.

[Glaciers]

The Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s tour just added the optional “King Crab Snack” this year so there wouldn’t be any reviews yet.

 

 

[dlca1]

17 minutes ago, Glaciers said:

The Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s tour just added the optional “King Crab Snack” this year so there wouldn’t be any reviews yet.

 

 

 

Just called up Bering Sea Crab tour thanks to the information from @Glaciers. Really friendly agent.

 

Adding information in case others interested.  You can add on 1/2 pound of crab for $42.  There is also 1 lb option.  They release what they catch, so you wouldn't be eating what was caught on board. They have an agreement with Indian reservation and the crab is frozen.

 

There is also a VIP option. $60. Includes the 1/2 pound crab + vip seating + some small souvenir.

 

32 minutes ago, Ashland said:

Also price the Bering Sea tour directly on their website vs your cruiseline.

 

The HAL price is surprisingly the same price as the one I see online directly.

 

Edited April 19, 2023 by dlca1

[Ashland]

2 hours ago, dlca1 said:

 

Just called up Bering Sea Crab tour thanks to the information from @Glaciers. Really friendly agent.

 

Adding information in case others interested.  You can add on 1/2 pound of crab for $42.  There is also 1 lb option.  They release what they catch, so you wouldn't be eating what was caught on board. They have an agreement with Indian reservation and the crab is frozen.

 

There is also a VIP option. $60. Includes the 1/2 pound crab + vip seating + some small souvenir.

 

 

The HAL price is surprisingly the same price as the one I see online directly.

 

Prices vary but always nice to compare ship vs directly. The added crab is new as this wasn't an option this past September. However just where do you eat the crab...I'm assuming not on the Aleutian Ballad ??

Edited April 20, 2023 by Ashland

[lag9122]

I booked this thru the ship . Looking forward to a great time . Enjoy your cruise everyone .