We haven't booked a cruise to Alaska this year. We usually go every year, sometimes more than once. If someone asks me about what to do in Alaska, my favorite shore excursion in Ketchikan is a Crab Feast. You can book it through the ship or on your own. The ship's excursion usually charters a boat to get to a lodge.
We always go to George Inlet Lodge and book directly through them. They pick you up by the rock statue right at the pier in a van. The people who work there are all students and very friendly. To get a spot in the van you need to book very early. It's about a 30 minute drive and the scenery is wonderful. We've done this on our the last four trips to Alaska and it is delicious. The meal starts with a nice green salad, it includes a drink, blueberry cheesecake and you get a lot of crab. I have to tell them to stop as they give you so much! Two years ago we paid US $75.00 a person. This year it's increased to $109.95. I realize prices have increased.
A cruiser posted a picture of the menu at Ketchikan Crab & Go. That makes the $109.95 crab feast at George Inlet Lodge a real deal!
