Alaska Crab Expedition: Wildlife Cruise & King Crab Snack

Alaska Crab Expedition: Wildlife Cruise & King Crab Snack

3.25 hours | Ketchikan | K T N - 6 1 5
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Min. age: 5 years (See special notes)

Description

Points of Interest

  • Outdoor Adventures
Wheelchair Accessible, Includes snack, Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

This exciting and immersive excursion offers a look into the amazing marine life that lives in Annette Bay and the people who fish Alaska waters. The adventure begins with a short walk along the city promenade to the Aleutian Ballad. As the boat cruises over the ice blue water, you'll have the opportunity to explore the vessel and look out for seals, sea lions and bald eagles. Out on the water, watch the crew set up and haul in longline gear, an environmentally friendly way of fishing. If the seas are willing, the crew will bring up crabs, prawns, starfish, sea urchins and octopus and place them in the live tank for you to view and touch. As you sail back to port, enjoy a ½-pound portion of king crab while listening to stories by people who spent their life hauling in the daily catch.

Special Notes:

Minimum age is 5. Guests make a short walk to/from the cruise ship pier to the vessel. Guests should bring a raincoat, camera, closed-toe shoes and sunglasses.

This tour can accommodate manual and electric wheelchairs; however they must be able to transit the 31 inch wide gangway to embark the tour vessel. Passengers with disabilities must contact the onboard Tour Office at least 48 hours prior to the excursion to ensure arrangements can be made to meet their particular needs. Ketchikan is sometimes a tender port. Please be sure to read the "Accessible Cruising" information on the home page of Princess.com.

Provided: Rain poncho

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Walk to vessel

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:05
Walking distance: 1000

Cruise to fishing grounds

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 120
Travel time: 00:35
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Long line fishing demonstration

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 120
Time at site: 00:10
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Wildlife viewing - eagles, whales, sea lions, seals, etc possible

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 120
Time at site: 00:15
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Crab demonstration - haul 700 lb. crab pot onboard

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 120
Time at site: 01:10
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Enjoy king crab snack and enjoy stories from fishermen as you cruise back to port

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 120
Time at site: 00:35
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Take pictures with crew and disembark vessel

Time at site: 00:25
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes