Norway · RIB BOAT SAFARIS
A RIB gets into water a cruise boat cannot and gets you cold doing it. These 15 compare the survival suits, the route, the sea-eagle and whale odds, and how rough each operator will actually run.
Ride a RIB from Stavanger to Lysefjord, passing Preikestolen, waterfalls, caves, wildlife, and dramatic cliffs in two thrilling hours.
“Absolutely brilliant 💯 and very organised. Breathtaking scenery and exhilarating ride. Highly recommend and looking to book this year too!”
Review of Stavanger’s 2-hour Lysefjord RIB tour, with Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, wildlife, safety gear, practical tips, and value advice.
“Loved it! My best experience in Stavanger the guide was very knowledgeable and made everyone feel safe. I would recommend bringing some earplugs or earphones (sunglasses and a MUST) I were to go again as the wind can be very strong. Overall a fantastic experience!”
Ride a small RIB through Geirangerfjord to waterfalls, Skagefla, and fjord farms, with warm suits, live guiding, and thrilling views.
“Mario our guide, was really nice and he explained everything really good. We enjoy it a lot!!”
Review of Stavanger’s Lysefjord RIB Safari, with Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, dry suits, practical tips, price, and honest advice.
“Highly recommend! Eric was the best captain. Great thrill and also got the see Pulpit rock and whiskey falls in a short time. Perfect if the weather isn't brilliant because you stay dry with the dry suit and goggles”
Review of FjordGuiding’s one-hour Geirangerfjord RIB tour, with waterfalls, mountain farms, practical tips, pricing, and honest value advice.
“The boat gets a little closer to the waterfalls than the ferry , but not sure it’s worth the money or the time especially if you have limited time in Geiranger”
Review of Svolvær’s 2-hour RIB safari to Trollfjord, with sea eagles, mountain views, safety gear, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Brilliant trip: stunning scenery, great warm gear to keep you cosy. Got really close to the sea eagles.”
Ride a high-speed RIB from Stavanger into Lysefjord for Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, local stories, and close-up fjord 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.”
Review of Svolvaer’s Trollfjorden RIB cruise, with eagle sightings, steep fjords, winter tips, pricing, practical advice, and honest drawbacks.
“An amazing experience!!! So beautiful! Great guide! We must have seen at least 20 eagles”
Review of Haugesund’s RIB safari to Røvær and Feøy, with practical advice on price, weather, comfort, scenery, and who should book.
“What an awesome experience! The RIB safari tour in Norway was pure adrenaline and jaw-dropping scenery all rolled into one. The boat was super fast, the landscapes were absolutely stunning, and the whole ride felt safe but exhilarating. There wasn’t much narration, but honestly, we didn’t miss it. The views spoke for themselves, and we were too busy grinning from ear to ear as we sped across the water. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, no-fuss, seriously cool way to experience Norway’s coastline - this is it. Highly recommend!”
Race through Kristiansand’s archipelago by RIB, mixing high-speed thrills, island views, local stories, and practical tips for a 55-minute tour.
“Great tour and awesome guide! Was advertised 20€ cheaper on site though”
Review of Lofoten’s Trollfjord sea eagle safari, with RIB-boat thrills, Viking stories, warm gear, pricing, and practical tips.
“To guide was so nice, we saw eagle and the trip is beautiful”
Ride a RIB from Bodø to Saltstraumen for sea eagles, wild tidal currents, local stories, and Arctic scenery in two hours.
“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.”
Review of Eidfjord’s 1-hour RIB tour, with waterfalls, goats, seals, fjord history, practical tips, pricing, and route advice.
“Fun tour! Great way to learn a bit more about this area & see the beauty from the water.”
Review of Skjervøy’s whale watching RIB safari, covering transport, gear, whale sightings, cold-weather tips, price, and who should book.
“It’s totally worthy and the guide is professional and kind to us. This experience is amazing”
Ride a RIB from Bodø to Saltstraumen, spot sea eagles, and see the world’s strongest tidal current for $120 in two hours.
“Alan was a superb guide who was very friendly and took care of us as we we went on this exceptional trip to see something very special. Would highly recommend, which we did to several friends”
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