Scandinavia · RIB BOAT SAFARIS IN NORWAY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 rib boat safaris in Norway justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
From Stavanger, you will race into Lysefjord on a two-hour RIB tour with an English-speaking skipper such as Eirik, Alex, Gian, or Simon. Expect close views of Preikestolen, Vagabond Cave, Whisky Falls, and Hengjanefossen, plus a chance to spot seals, porpoises, sea eagles, goats, and other wildlife. Warm floating suits and safety gear are provided.
“Axel was amazing!! Such a fantastic experience. Had the time of our lives”
Join Stavanger RIB at the city harbor for a two-hour ride into Lysefjord. Your English or Norwegian guide, sometimes a local captain such as Stig, combines fast runs with stops at Pulpit Rock, Vagabond Cave, and Hengjanefossen Waterfall. Warm floating suits, gloves, goggles, and lifejackets are supplied, but bring layers and secure your hat and camera.
“An absolute amazing experience, the guide was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It was a once in a lifetime experience. 10/10 recommend.”
Join Fjord Guiding for a one-hour RIB ride from central Geiranger. With up to 12 passengers, you speed along the UNESCO-listed fjord, stop near the Seven Sisters and Friaren waterfalls, and see Skagefla farm from the water. Guides such as Mario and Uri add local stories, while warm flotation suits help against the wind.
“Uri was a fantastic guide. A lot of interesting Storys about the Fjorde. Thank you so much for an fantastic experience.”
Set out from Strandkaien in Stavanger for a two-hour RIB ride into Lysefjord. Your captain, often Aksel, Alex, Ola, or Eirik, handles the boat and shares local stories as you pass islands, fish farms, Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Whiskeyfalls. Dry suits, goggles, and dry bags are provided. Expect speed, spray, and a small group of up to 12.
“Amazing experience, we all loved it! 2a and 2c ages 11 and 14! Such fun and great things to see! Kids want to book another one!!”
Join FjordGuiding for a one-hour RIB ride from central Geiranger. With up to 12 people aboard, you’ll speed past steep cliffs, pause near the Seven Sisters and Friaren waterfalls, and see old mountain farms from sea level. Drivers such as Mario and Richard add local stories, while life jackets, goggles, and weather gear help keep you warm.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this ride in the RIB. Not much can go wrong when the scenery is that magical - being on the fjord, up close and personal was wonderful. We went straight to the boats, completely missed the meeting place, so watch out for that.”
From Svolvær’s main square, you’ll ride a fast RIB to Trollfjord with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Expect warm flotation gear, mountain views, sea eagles flying close to the boat, and stops for photos and local stories. Guides such as Rafael and Hilde have been praised for calm boat handling and engaging commentary.
“Amazing experience, we saw beautiful fjords, landscapes and a lot of eagles. They provided us with warm suits and face mask. Highly recommended.”
Leave central Svolvaer in a fast RIB and follow Øyhellsundet toward steep-sided Trollfjord. Your Norwegian or English-speaking guide points out sea eagles, seals, beaches, historic sites, and Skrova’s harbor. Warm flotation suits, gloves, and goggles help with the cold, but you should still bring waterproof layers.
“An amazing experience!!! So beautiful! Great guide! We must have seen at least 20 eagles”
Join Nature Norway in Nodeviga for a 55-minute RIB ride through Kristiansand’s archipelago. Your English or Norwegian guide combines fast open-water runs with slower passes by rocky islands, pine woods, fishing communities, and traditional wooden homes. The boat holds up to 12 people, with life jackets and warm flotation suits supplied when needed.
“This was brilliant!!! Came in on cruise and it was far cheaper to book direct through here. Easy to find, super friendly staff helped me into the life jacket and the guide was so friendly - knowledgable, helpful, and full of fun as he sped over the waves. Our children (13 and 11) loved it and have decided that this was the best day of their holidays! Thank you to you all for providing this activity.”
From Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær, you’ll ride a fast RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord with a bilingual guide. Warm suits, gloves, hats, balaclavas, helmets or wind goggles, and life jackets are supplied. Guides such as Alan, Jonas, and Bård share local stories while feeding fish to sea eagles close to the boat.
“Wonderful experience! We saw killer whales and eagels; it was great!”
Meet Explore Salten by the white floating building near Bodø Library and Pust Sauna. After a safety briefing, your Norwegian-speaking skipper takes you by RIB to Saltstraumen, where up to 400 million cubic meters of water rush through a narrow strait every six hours. Thermal suits, life jackets, and goggles are provided.
“The guide made the experience so much better with his knowledge of the area & wildlife. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Getting to see so many sea eagles close up was very special indeed.”
Set out from Eidfjord Harbor in a warm flotation suit for a lively RIB ride toward Simadal Fjord or Hardangerbrua. Your Norwegian or English-speaking captain points out waterfalls, seabirds, seals, farm animals, and the Sima power plant. Guides including Helge, Helga, and Lars have been praised for mixing local stories with a safe, spirited ride.
“Great tour with great information and fun facts provided.”
Travel from Tromsø to Skjervøy by bus, or meet the team there, then head onto the whale-rich waters in a small RIB. Guides such as Ina, Ivar, Ini, and Iver use local knowledge to search for orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales while keeping a respectful distance. Flotation suits, boots, mittens, goggles, and a warm drink are included.
“Honestly the boat trip was amazing. They took such good care of us and made sure we were comfortable and warm. They were really good at getting us where we needed to be to see the orcas, and predicting where they were going to be. Amazing guides. The coach trip from Tromsø was also fairly painless. The coach was comfortable and the driver was very helpful”
Join a live English or Norwegian-speaking guide at Bodø’s Hurtigruten quay for a two-hour RIB safari to Saltstraumen and Sundstraumen. You’ll wear a flotation suit, gloves, hat, and goggles while watching for sea eagles, puffins, porpoises, and fish. Guides such as Alexander and Alan are praised for safe boat handling and lively local stories.
“Flink og hyggelig guide med god kunnskap, behagelig og rent utstyr/tøy”
Meet at Haugesund’s cruise pier, walk five minutes to the RIB base, and suit up for a fast ride through channels, islands, and open North Sea water. An English-speaking local captain explains coastal life and history, with a stop near Feøy and a chance to spot white-tailed eagles. Expect about one hour of actual driving.
“Friendly, fun, and perfect amount of time. We would certainly do it again.”
Join local guide Viktor and a small group for a three-hour RIB boat safari from Skjervøy. From mid-October to February, you may see orcas, humpback whales, and sometimes fin whales close to shore. Warm suits, boots, hats, goggles, and life jackets are supplied, but bring your own warm gloves and neck covering.
“The ride was incredibly thrilling, and we were lucky to see both humpback whales and many orcas. We traveled from Tromsø to Skjervøy by bus, and our guide Viktor warmly welcomed us and helped us with the jackets and equipment. Everything was very well organized. Being out on the Arctic ocean and seeing these giants up close was truly unforgettable. The experience ended perfectly with a nice hot chocolate back at the base. I would definitely recommend trying this!”
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