Norway · RIB AND SPEEDBOAT SAFARIS
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Here are the 15 best rib & speedboat safaris in Norway, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, but read past it: the right pick usually comes down to your base town and the forecast.
Stavanger RIB safari to Lysefjord. Feel the spray on your face with Preikestolen from below, waterfalls, wildlife, and warm suits.
“Easily located on the dockside. Friendly staff. Plenty of time to get suits and life jackets on. RIB tour itself was excellent. Exhilarating ride, few stops for close up views and info from our captain. Would recommend.”
RIB speedboat tour from Stavanger through Lysefjord. See Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, caves, and waterfalls with wetsuit gear.
“Great fun and you are provided with thick waterproofs, googles and gloves. The captain was friendly and knowledgeable. The only drawback for us was the weather. It was pouring with rain and cloudy so very bumpy and we didn't see pulpit rock. However that's no one's fault. On a sunny day I can imagine it's amazing.”
Speed through Geirangerfjord on a small-group RIB, getting close to Seven Sisters and Friaren and sea-level Skagefla views.
“A fantastic tour, even in November! There was nobody else around, and we had the boat and the entire fjord to ourselves! Unforgettable!”
Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger: 2 hours, dry suits included, fast fjord views, Pulpit Rock below, Whiskeyfalls, English guides.
“This was an awesome experience! One of the best excursions we took in Norway. It was so much fun and allowed us to see so many sites, some up close. Our tour guide was amazing. We were suited up and did not get wet at all. The seats were comfortable and we had a place to store phone and other small items on the boat with us. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique way to tour the Fjords. Wish I could do it again!”
RIB Fjordsafari in Geirangerfjord, fast boat access to Seven Sisters and Friaren waterfalls, warm suits, small group, great guiding in English.
“This was probably the most fantastic sightseeing day my family has ever experienced.. The fjords are magical. This must be a bucket list item for everyone.Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the top sites.”
RIB safari from Svolvær to Trollfjord to spot sea eagles up close, ride fast through fjords, and learn history with warm gear in 2 hours.
“Great value for the experience and history the Eagles fly a few meters from You and the Trollfjord is stunning if you have a afternoon free this is a must do”
RIB safari on Lysefjord from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå cave, and Whisky Falls, with warm gear and close-up views.
“As other people say, it will be a highlight of your trip. Price seems hi but is worth it. What stands out though is customer service by both the tour provider and by Viator. Really.”
A 2-hour RIB cruise from Svolvær through Øyhellsundet into Trollfjord, chasing sea eagles and seals, with cold-weather gear included.
“Great safari with knowledgeable guide. The eagles were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the outing despite a little rain.”
High-speed RIB tour through Kristiansand’s archipelago with stops for scenery and local stories. Gear provided, 55 min, small group.
“Great tour and awesome guide! Was advertised 20€ cheaper on site though”
RIB whale watching in Bleik Canyon near Andenes, with puffins, possible orcas and sperm whales, warm suits, and photo keepsakes.
“it was fantastic to be able to see a pod of orcas up close”
RIB boat sea eagle safari to Trollfjord from Svolvær, with wetsuits and Viking stories, plus close-up eagle feeding in Raftsundet.
“Well planned and quality/pricing ratio appropriated! Our tour guide was really open to solve our questions and prepared at explaining what we visited. Outfit provided in winter season in strongly appropriated. Recommended!”
RIB ride from Bodo to Saltstraumen for close white-tailed eagles and Europe’s biggest maelstrom, guided stops, warm gear included.
“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.”
Eidfjord 1-hour RIB tour from Eidfjord Harbor with wildlife spotting, waterfall stories, and stops near Sima power plant for $83.
“We loved the speed and efforts the captain took to make the ride adventurous. Nothing to complain worth every penny.”
Private fjord cruise from Bergen by pontoon or Zodiac, with hotel pickup, fjord solitude, waterfall and Viking-era stops, then a scenic return.
“This excursion was wonderful from start to finish Bjorn was friendly and very knowledgeable on thd ecosystems of the fjords (very interesting) and history. We were on the water fir 3 hours in a secluded area that others do not go thus enhancing our sensory experiences. It took an hour to get there and for the return .Bjorn picked us up in town and got us back. Great experience.”
Take a RIB safari off Skjervøy from Tromsø, stay warm in full Arctic gear, and hunt for orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, and more.
“It’s totally worthy and the guide is professional and kind to us. This experience is amazing”
