Wilderness Exploration and Crab Fest

[1threadshort]

taking a cruise to alaska in august. wanted to do this excursion; however, ncl bliss is in port from 6 am til 1 pm. tour is 6:30, 8:00 and 9:45am. $170 4 hrs. has anyone done this excursion and had crab before 12 noon?

 

[wolfie11]

Me!  But I can eat crab morning, noon, or night.  The tour was good, you go in the boat first and then to eat crab.  So the 9:45 tour should be eating around 11am.  Close enough!

[Crew News]

I have done this excursion as well.  Some do the boat first and some do the boat after dining.

 

FWIW there are a lot of stairs down to and up from the lodge to the bus drop off.  There is a minivan that can give rides for those who cannot deal with the steps (need to ask for a ride). 

 

One piece of advice is to not eat too many of the free appetizers lest you diminish your crab capacity.  A large slice of NY cheesecake is served at the end of the meal but most  just take a single bite of it.  Let gluttony rule!!!

 

Here is a link to my excursion photos both flightseeing and wilderness excursions but same dining:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/place/alaska-2/ketchikan-2/ketchikan-crab-feasting

 

Enjoy your cruise planning.

[biojeep]

One of the top 3 excursions we have done in our 2 Alaska cruises.  Highly recommend.  George Inlet Lodge does an excellent job.  Our boat captain fed the eagles that swooped down right next to the boat & the Dungeness crab is delicious.

[1threadshort]

14 hours ago, Crew News said:

I have done this excursion as well.  Some do the boat first and some do the boat after dining.

 

FWIW there are a lot of stairs down to and up from the lodge to the bus drop off.  There is a minivan that can give rides for those who cannot deal with the steps (need to ask for a ride). 

 

One piece of advice is to not eat too many of the free appetizers lest you diminish your crab capacity.  A large slice of NY cheesecake is served at the end of the meal but most  just take a single bite of it.  Let gluttony rule!!!

 

Here is a link to my excursion photos both flightseeing and wilderness excursions but same dining:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/place/alaska-2/ketchikan-2/ketchikan-crab-feasting

 

Enjoy your cruise planning.

lovely photos. what was the photo of with the wood walkway/stairs/roller coaster ride. i couldnt tell? tx.

[1threadshort]

21 hours ago, wolfie11 said:

Me!  But I can eat crab morning, noon, or night.  The tour was good, you go in the boat first and then to eat crab.  So the 9:45 tour should be eating around 11am.  Close enough!

so if we take the 9:45 tour we will make it back to the ship for 1 departure?

[Crew News]

1 hour ago, 1threadshort said:

lovely photos. what was the photo of with the wood walkway/stairs/roller coaster ride. i couldnt tell? tx.

 

That is the staircase from the bus parking area down to the lodge.  If you would like a ride up or down, you have to ask your bus driver upon arrival and lodge personnel when departing.

 

The lodge often has a contest for the highest amount of crab debris per 4-top table so have a staking plan in mind when you sit down to eat.

 

Pay special attention to the crab-cracking instructions given before the eating begins.  Your cracking speed will definitely improve. 

[Crew News]

1 hour ago, 1threadshort said:

so if we take the 9:45 tour we will make it back to the ship for 1 departure?

 

If you are on a ship-sponsored excursion, the ship will await your return from it.  If you are on a private excursion, the ship will not wait for you.

[1threadshort]

thank you crew news for your response. i for one will not be able to walk up that staircase. thank you for the photos.