Five Statendam crew members were able to get up close and personal with several creatures from the sea in this wonderful Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour in Ketchikan. The ship we were on, Aleutian Ballad, had been featured in the television series the “Deadliest Catch.” We were able to meet the crew on board and have a great time learning about this fascinating industry, would highly recommend it for any age group. The entire staff on board the Aleutain Ballad were delightful, helpful and fun!

Verlie Nelson is Statendam’s human resources manager.