Your trip to Alaska will not be complete without a visit on board the F/V SEA STAR. After over 30 years of battling the treacherous waters of the North Pacific and Bering Sea, this tough little ship invites you to share in its rich history. A star of the Discovery Channels "Deadliest Catch" series, the SEA STAR offers a unique up-close view into an occupation regarded as the deadliest in the country - where the toughest of men are culled from hundreds of "one-trip wannabes".
The SEA STAR awaits you in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. You have seen it on television, now you can see it in person. Climb the ladder to the wheelhouse. Walk the deck where fortunes were made, where strong men were reduced to tears, where men struggled beyond exhaustion to stay alive; where not all succeeded in that struggle.
It's not an accident that the Bering Sea is regarded as the harshest body of water in the world and the crabbing is considered the most dangerous job. The Bering Sea is a force to be reckoned with and only a handful of the toughest men can withstand the conditions and brutality of the job, so welcome to their world.
You have been invited to journey through one of the vessels featured on two Emmy nominated Discovery Channel programs, The Deadliest Catch documentary series and The Deadliest Season documentary.
Built in 1969 at the renowned Marco Shipyard in Seattle, WA, the Sea Star was one of seven 94-foot long vessels built for the Bering Sea crab fishery. These boats were absolutely the finest vessels built at that time, truly state-of-the-art!
A number of the crab fishermen from the shows, and informative videos shown on high-definition flat screen TVs throughout the boat, will explain everyday life on the Bering Sea. They will also lead tours showing where the crew members work, eat, sleep and occasionally play. You will have the unique opportunity to see, up close and personal, how a crew operates on the deck of a Bering Sea crab vessel without ever leaving the safety of the dock.
The Sea Star is owned and operated by the stars of the Deadliest Catch and Deadliest Season, who will regularly make appearances onboard the boat throughout the summer to enhance your experience.
While you are onboard, you can look over the side of the SEA STAR and see salmon swimming and jumping out of the water on their way up Ketchikan Creek to spawn. You might also be lucky enough to see a majestic eagle diving for its dinner.
Don't miss this enthralling and unique opportunity to experience being on a Bering Sea fishing vessel, without ever having to leave the safety of the dock.
If you don't have time to take the tour, feel free to stop by our onboard gift shop and pick up a souvenir from your favorite Deadliest Catch crab fisherman.
