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    Michelle M.

    HANDS DOWN THE BEST LIFE CHANGING DUNGEONESS CRAB EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!! Okay, so I might sound over dramatic. However, if you decide to go on an Alaskan cruise, trip, or whatever the reason. This should not be missed if you're a fan of crab legs. I booked this tour with Alaska shore excursion before my cruise. My dad is ADA so it is hard to find good excursions that would accommodate him. But the staff was so kind and friendly that it made the experience great for our family! They picked us up from the rain gauge which was a short walk from our cruise ship. Our driver gave us stickers to know who was in our group. When we drove to the lodge, he even stopped for a bit to point out the wild bears along the way. When we got to the venue, they drove us straight down to the Ada area to avoid the hard stairs it would take for my dad to walk down. During the crab experience we had amazing hosts showing us how to properly eat crabs. We went through at least 3 rounds of fresh dungeons crab legs. (Make sure you dip it in the fresh butter!!) *mouth watering and still dreaming about this moment* There was even a crab shell tower challenge to see who could pile the most crab legs (using any means necessary) I got greedy and asked my sister to add height using a fork and the other competitors copied us and then we ended up gaining 3rd place. Still the overall experience was the highlight of our family trip. The staff is so funny, accommodating and is 10/10. Can't wait to recommend this to everyone I know! Thanks everyone at George inlet lodge

    Robert P.

    What a crab feast! Our tour of the George Inlet included a crab feast here. There were two large groups, so nearly every table was occupied. We started with drinks and a nice salad. Next came a very entertaining demonstration of how to extract the crab meat from a crab. Crab legs were served in large portions with an additional two more times to load up. Basically all you can eat!! The crab was absolutely delicious. No one left wanting more. They have a contest to see who can create the highest pile of crab leg remnants. They encouraged cheating. The locals in the room knew the tricks so they won. The meal concluded with cheese cake with a blueberry sauce. Warm damp wash clothes were then passed out for everyone to tidy up. This was really fun!

    Shows 1.5 hours to eat crab.
    Deionna A.

    I went 5/13/2026 off an excursion with princess cruise line for the all you can eat Dungeness crab. I will be attaching screenshots of the advertised description to back my review. The tour bus was over a half hour late due to traffic, of course out of their control. I do not fault them for this however, once we finally arrived at the lodge, we were ushered into a very packed and crowded room where they had a salad waiting and announced, they would be serving crab. They went around, took our drink orders and let us eat our salad before they started to serve crab. Once we stepping in the door I decided to time it since they were hearding us like cattle. At the time they said we had to leave and the crab "feast" was over was exactly 28 minutes. . . . 62 minutes shy of what was advertised. It clearly states in their advertisement that you have an hour and a half for all you can eat, dungeon crab legs, cheesecake, and complementary beer or wine or soft drinks are included. We were never offered beer wine only soft drinks. The crab was old. There's no disputing that. It was discolored, tasteless, and very rubbery. It was most definitely frozen for a very long period. In my opinion the crab would have been bad within a day. I am extremely disappointed with this. I love crab and really looked forward to this. I would like a full refund of my money for this excursion, and I highly encourage others to avoid them at any cost. There are a lot of crab places to eat at in Alaska pick one that values their customers and serves fresh tasty crab legs.

    First serving
    Michael W.

    Well first I must say this was my second visit and once again it was just as good as the first. This visit I did not take the boat excursion seeing how they harvest crabs. The boat excursion is worth it because it is more than just carb harvesting. We actually did not have time in our itinerary for the excursion and crab feast. A good part of the staff at the lodge are new each year, yet the experience was just as good as the first. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. All around George's Inlet Lodge there are plenty of great opportunities for photos. For the Dungeness Crab Feast, We were the first to be seated in our room and the service was excellent. When you arrive into the room, your salad and a glass of ice water are waiting for you. Once seated, a drink order is taken. Once everyone is seated, they start explaining the simple process of the crab feast. Bring on the crab and the feast begins. It's not just an all you can eat crab feast. It's an experience and they make it fun! All of the food at George's Inlet is great.The Dungeness Crab, in my opinion, is even better than Lobster! Just wait for the dessert, Yummy! In my opinion, this whole experience at George's Inlet is a great value! HINT: Booking this excursion on your own, puts you in a van owned and operated by lodge staff opposed to a large bus which the cruise lines offer. Our shuttle driver was very friendly and personable. He educated about the area along the way and stopped in a few areas where the buses cannot stop. One was an amazing waterfall! The Pro to this is that it is a better experience. The Con is if the cruise changes for whatever reason then you may not get there. Booking through the cruise line, if the cruise changes, the cruise lines refunds the money.

    All you can eat crab feast.
    Christopher F.

    We went to George inlet lodge as part of a cruise excursion, about a 20 minute drive from Newtown in Ketchikan. We started with a 1-1.5 hr boar tour saw eagles and seals than the guide pulled a crab pot with some dungenous crabs. He allowed everyone to hold the crab and one person got to pull up the pot. The guide was super informative and we learned a lot about the area. Afterwards we came back to the lodge and sat down for a crab feast. To start we were offered 1 alcoholic beverage or a soda drink. They were not skimpy by any means in an 1 hour period we ate 4-5 crabs each. Afterwards we were served a blueberry cheesecake. Definitely would recommend for a nice 3.5 hour excursion.

    Lodge signage
    James A.

    Remote Lodge that no longer takes in boarders, but provides two services: a timed Dungeness Crab feast and a boat ride deeper into the George Inlet to locate and view a Crab Pot. We got to do both activities as part of a Shore excursion from NCL. To get down to the lodge, one must take a series of 70+ wooden steps down to the waters edge. Later as part of the boat tour, we learned that the bottom of the lodge is actually still below high tide and will actually flood at parts of the year. The only people who stay overnight at the Lodge are the employees of the lodge that service the tourists during season. All of them were superb.

    Belldandy C.

    Came here on a cruise ship excursion that was coupled with the lumberjack show. They definitely have the whole experience streamlined. We were packed in like sardines; there is not much arm room between you and the guest next to you. Individual salads were already placed on the table for people to start eating when coming in. The options for drinks included unlimited soda or first beer/wine free. There was a terrible stench when first walking into the room they served us. Over time, the smell goes away, but there is definitely a smell. After salads, they show you how to open crab, and then they start serving. There are 3 rounds of crab. They'll come by occasionally and fill you up with more crab but I felt like by the time they got to me, they were almost always out. They'll call last round and then serve a cheesecake dessert. Overall, the food was delicious & the crab was fresh. I just wish they had a bigger/cleaner dining area & that we had a longer time to eat. It was all very rushed.

    Koko M.

    Hands down best excursion (coupled with Lumberjack Show) and crab feast I've been too in ages!!! The serving crew is absolutely the sweetest. Bit of a bummer they don't allow tips when using card or have a tip jar we could find on our way out. Quite unfortunate because we wanted to add to the tip jar so badly! Great serving crew, beautiful location, lovely little bus ride out to the lodge. Plenty of photo opportunities, get your cameras ready. If we ever come back without a cruise ship we will be staying here for sure. Cannot say enough great things about them.

    Crab chowder with beer flight
    Tiffany L.

    We came here for lunch after our UTV adventure that was booked through Celebrity Cruises (the excursion included the UTV tour and lunch). After our UTV tour, the group was picked up in a boat that gave us a brief tour of the area around us and we were able to stop a few times to see some bald eagles and the guide even pointed out some eagles' nests high up in the trees facing the shore. Upon arrival, lunch was set up in a large room including the beer flight ready to sip. Lunch included a roll, crab and corn chowder with half a crab as the main entree and cheesecake for dessert. The food was delicious and they offer seconds if people are still hunger after. There's also a cute little souvenir shop on the property that has some local root beer and cream sodas. The flight up the stairs to the shuttle area is a good workout after the big lunch.

    Those r shell cracker- comes in handy if you don't wanna use your teeth
    Della Lee G.

    Hostess was friendly and helpful The salad and dressing was refreshing Wheat Thins was wheat thins Main Event: The Dungeness crab The meat was sweet/awesome the dipping butter went well with the crab meat - eat fast - the butter hardened while on ending of the 2nd round of crab They brought out more melted butter for the 3rd round Next came dessert: Creme cheesecake with blueberry topping- yum I ordered a soda pop with my meal too The food was great but my company was better. Thank you!

    Eagle from our boat trip.

    Awesome experience all around, from Tate on the boat (he's very knowledgeable and keeps things entertaining) to the ladies serving up the meals. Highly recommend them if you're in the area.

    All you can eat crab. Husband for scale.
    Rachel E.

    While cruising in Alaska, my husband really had his heart set on all-you-can-eat crabs. This is basically the place in Ketchikan to do it, although it's usually bundled with a tour. Luckily when we got into port we were able to find just the food portion for half the price, which included transportation to and from the strip. We were sat in a small room with about 6 other people (who happened to be on another ship). We got lots of crab and it was nice and intimate. While the crabs were delicious, I'm giving this four stars because the lunch can be a little rushed. We had a small intimate group so it wasn't too bad, but you might end up with a larger group of 30-100 people, especially if you bundle this with a tour. We had other passengers on tour bundles tell us how they didn't have as much time to eat and it felt more informal. Also don't just assume the tour will come first and then food. It's all random, so don't necessarily fill up on breakfast beforehand. I'd still recommend this, although if you just want the food without the tour, you'll have to make reservations outside of the cruise line excursions. Or if you bundle this with a tour, just prepared for the eating experience to be a bit more rushed.

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    I've been there twice now and the only thing that has changed is the seasonal staff. The service is above board and just great! Previously I also enjoyed the short shore excursion viewing eagles and learning about Alaska. Both times I enjoyed the Unlimited Dungeons Crab. Dungeons crab is the finest of crabs and even better than lobster. Highly Recommended!

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    Ask the Community - George Inlet Lodge

    Do they serve wine?

    If you're participating in the boat tour and crab lunch, then no. Not sure if there are any other dining options!

    My son does not eat crab do you have and chicken or meat?

    They have chicken. The reason I know is that there was a fellow there when we were there that was allergic to crab and was eating chicken. I think you would need to call ahead to arrange it. A shame not to eat the crab, it is like no other you… Read more

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    Review Highlights - George Inlet Lodge

    We arrived by float plane (another amazing excursion) to dine at the crab feast dinner at the lodge.

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    My wife and I enjoyed our overnight stay. The room was pleasant, the bed comfortable, the bedding…read moreclean, and a nice-sized bathroom. Is it everyone's cup of tea? Probably not, but we quite enjoyed it. The front desk help was pleasant and friendly, the restaurant staff were bending over backwards to make sure we had a good experience, and after a LONG day of traveling it was nice to have such pleasant people around us. We didn't turn on the TV, don't know if the phone worked, didn't get bugged by ancillary noises, just was able to relax and get a great night's sleep.

    ame with some kind of issue. Day 1: we're out of chocolate (no chocolate milkshakes). Day 2: we're…read morestill out of chocolate, but that person actually had the wrong info and they did indeed have it. Breakfast burrito had cold cheese the first time and was 3 different sizes completely each time. Out of beer battered French fries on both occasions I ordered veggie burgers which were said to come with them. Extremely slow to take order in both restaurants on several occasions, and after bringing food (which required ketchup [burger and fries], had to wait ages to begin meal for ketchup to come. -Alarm clock going off repeatedly at 5am on checkout day. I never set up that alarm and it only went off on check out day. If that is something they do to guests on check out day, that is just abusive. I had to unplug the entire clock and alarm system to make it stop. What didn't go wrong? I run a business so I understand the challenges faced, but this hotel honestly has no business letting itself run in this state. Every single facet needs a huge overhaul. And the price is ludicrous, and just exists because they're the only nearby hotel. First Google review of my life, because I've never been this miffed by a business before that I felt it my absolute duty to save others from a similar experience. My Place Hotel right across the street has to be better

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