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The 15 Best RIB Boat Tours in Norway

34 tours  ·  from $78

A RIB gets under the waterfall and into water a cruise boat will not enter, at the price of wind and spray. The 15 below are compared on route, duration and whether the suit and goggles are handed out at the dock.

From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord - Thirty minutes of speed before Lysefjord
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From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord

1.RIB Tour to Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 2 hours · from $131Our pick

Join FjordEvents for a two-hour RIB ride from Stavanger into Lysefjord. After a safety briefing, your English-speaking skipper, possibly Simon, Gian, Alex, Eirik or Axel, takes you beneath Preikestolen, past Vagabond Cave and Whisky Falls. Warm suits, gloves, goggles and lifejackets are supplied, but expect a bumpy, windy ride.

“Stunning scenery while enjoying a very fun ride. Exhilarating and absolutely beautiful. Well-organized and close to the cruise pier. Would highly recommend this tour and company.”

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From Stavanger: Lysefjord Sightseeing RIB Boat Tour - Fantahala and the stories behind the cliffs
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From Stavanger: Lysefjord Sightseeing RIB Boat Tour

2.Lysefjord Sightseeing RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 821 reviews · from $136

Set out from Stavanger’s harbor in a RIB boat for a two-hour guided trip through Lysefjord. You’ll pass Pulpit Rock, Fantahala, Vagabond Cave, and Hengjanefossen waterfall while your English or Norwegian guide shares local stories. Stig is one guide praised for his warm presentation. Dry suits, gloves, goggles, and lifejackets help keep you warm.

“Excelente activity, We Really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for everything!!! I’ll definitely do it again if we are ever back in Stavanger.”

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RIB Geiranger - Fjordsafari - Starting at Geiranger Brygge
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RIB Geiranger – Fjordsafari

3.RIB Geiranger – Fjordsafari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 807 reviews · 1 hour · from $94

Join a small-group RIB tour from Geiranger Brygge for a fast, close-up look at Geirangerfjord. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you toward the Seven Sisters, Friaren, Skageflå, and other waterfalls, with photo stops and stories about old mountain farms. The open boat carries no more than 12 people and provides warm flotation suits, life jackets, and goggles.

“it was a great Trip and our Guide was 👌 Thank you for the fantasic ride. we come back in march.”

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Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger - Islands, fish farms, and the approach to Lysefjord
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Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

4.Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Take a two-hour English-language RIB safari from Stavanger into Lysefjord. Your captain, often including Aksel, Alex, Ola, or Eirik, pilots a small boat past islands, fish farms, Fantahålå, Pulpit Rock, and Whiskey Falls. Thermal dry suits, goggles, and dry bags help you stay warm and dry while the boat delivers a lively ride.

“It is a really fun way to see the fjord; the pilot.guide was amazing. We saw seals and went very close to a waterfall and had a great view or Pulpit Rock”

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Geiranger: RIB Fjordsafari Geirangefjord - Getting suited up for a cold hour on the water
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Geiranger: RIB Fjordsafari Geirangefjord

5.RIB Fjordsafari Geirangefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 651 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $96

From Geiranger’s Troll Statue, FjordGuiding takes you by small RIB into Geirangerfjord for about an hour. You’ll approach the Seven Sisters and Friaren waterfalls, view old mountain farms from sea level, and hear local stories from guides such as Mario and Richard. The boat holds no more than 12 people, with life jackets, goggles, and protective gear provided.

“Our guide was friendly and welcoming. We had such a great time, getting up close to waterfalls but also speeding through the fjord. Our kids absolutely loved it! We even saw an Eagle. A very professionally run and fun tour. Would highly recommend.”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise - From Torget to open water in minutes
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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

6.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · from $107

Join RIB Lofoten in Svolvær for a two-hour high-speed ride to Trollfjord, home to a major sea eagle population. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide provides warm flotation gear, shares local history, and pauses for photos among steep mountains, clear bays, and white beaches. Guides such as Rafael and Hilde have helped make the trip personal and well organized.

“Great tour! The lady at the front desk was amazing, a star, really helpful and kind, the tour guide at the boat really kind and also provided a lot of interesting facts about Norway history. I highly recommend this tour to anyone. We enjoyed it a lot!!”

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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger - Leaving the city at 35 knots
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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

7.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join Stavanger RIB for a two-hour ride from Strandkaien into Lysefjord. Your captain, possibly Daniel, Christien, or Sean, handles the route and stories while you see Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. The 12-person boat comes with a floatation suit, life jacket, goggles, and gloves, making this a brisk but well-protected way to see the fjord.

“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.”

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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise - Through Øyhellsundet toward Trollfjord
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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

8.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Set out from central Svolvaer with Lofoten Explorer on a two-hour RIB cruise through Øyhellsundet to Trollfjord. Your Norwegian or English-speaking guide combines local stories with wildlife watching, including close views of white-tailed sea eagles and possible seals. Warm flotation suits, gloves, goggles, and boots are provided.

“Amazing trip, well organised, very experienced captain, lots of sea eagles”

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Rib safari Tour in Haugesund

9.Rib safari Tour in Haugesund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

You’ll leave Haugesund’s cruise port in a RIB boat for a roughly two-hour trip toward Røvær and Feøy. Expect waterproof gear, goggles, a life vest, open-water speed, wave jumps, and short commentary about island life, Viking history, and World War II. Captain Rune has earned special praise, though routes change with weather.

“The tour operator met us at the cruise port tour vendor section. We had a short walk to their building to dress for the rib excursion. The ride was thrilling with the driver putting smiles on all the passenger faces. A suit to stay dry, goggles, and life vest were provided by the vendor. I highly recommend this tour in Haugesund!”

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Kristiansand: Express Archipelago Tour by RIB Speedboat - The first ten minutes: leaving Kristiansand behind
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Kristiansand: Express Archipelago Tour by RIB Speedboat

10.Express Archipelago Tour by RIB Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 334 reviews · 55 min · from $124

Join Nature Norway in Nodeviga for a 55-minute RIB ride around Kristiansand’s archipelago. Your English or Norwegian guide mixes high-speed runs with slow passes by rocky islands, pine woods, historic sites, fishing communities, and wooden homes. Life jackets and cold-weather flotation suits are provided, with space for up to 12 people.

“Loved the activity. Little tour around the island &look at the nature and Woden houses . Boat goes very fast which was the highlight of the day for us. If you are offered wind coat and goggles… take it , you will need it! Highly recommended. Enjoy your tour ;)”

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Lofoten: Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat - Raftsundet and the white-tailed sea eagles
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Lofoten: Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

11.Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · from $97

From Sjømannsgata 5, your English or Norwegian-speaking guide outfits you for a two-hour RIB ride through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. You will watch white-tailed sea eagles feed close to the boat, hear local Viking stories, and see steep mountains, beaches, and fjords. Guides such as Jonas and Captain Bård are praised for their local knowledge and calm handling.

“Pros: the guide’s (Jonas) experience, the scenery, the equipment provided before leaving, the eagle’s sightings”

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Bodø: Saltstraumen Sea Eagle Trip by RIB - Finding the meeting point beside Bodø’s harbor
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Bodø: Saltstraumen Sea Eagle Trip by RIB

12.Saltstraumen Sea Eagle Trip by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 2 hours · from $135

Join Explore Salten in Bodø for a two-hour RIB ride to Saltstraumen. Your Norwegian-speaking skipper leads the search for white-tailed eagles, explains the 150-meter strait and its powerful tidal current, and stops for photos and wildlife viewing. Thermal suits, life jackets, and goggles are supplied, but bring waterproof shoes and warm layers.

“Opplevelsen var helt fantastisk! Guiden vår var veldig imøtekommende og ga veldig god info og ekstra fart på båten :D”

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Eidfjord: 1-Hour Fjord RIB Tour - Choosing between Simadal Fjord and Hardangerbrua
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Eidfjord: 1-Hour Fjord RIB Tour

13.1-Hour Fjord RIB Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 1 hour · from $83Best value

Set out from Eidfjord Harbor in a warm flotation suit for a brisk one-hour RIB ride toward Simadal Fjord or Hardangerbrua. Your Norwegian or English-speaking captain points out waterfalls, seabirds, farm animals, seals, and the Sima power plant. Guides such as Helge and Lars are known for adding lively local stories and keeping the ride safe and fun.

“Amazing! The landscape is breathtaking, and our driver/guide was fantastic.”

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Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy - Dressing for three hours on open water
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Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

14.Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $251

Travel from Tromsø to Skjervøy by bus, or meet the team there, then spend 2.5 to 3 hours on a small RIB searching for orcas, humpback whales, and fin whales. Guides including Ina and Iver provide flotation suits, boots, mittens, goggles, and local wildlife knowledge. The long bus ride is the main trade-off.

“We had a whale of a time. Be prepared for a long bus transfer (approx. 4 hours) to the activity plus the same transfer time back. Our guides, Ini and Iver were very informative and provided a memorable experience. We were very lucky to spot Orca and Humpback Whales.”

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Bodø: Saltstraumen RIB Safari - What the RIB ride feels like
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Bodø: Saltstraumen RIB Safari

15.Saltstraumen RIB Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Set out from Bodø’s Hurtigruten quay in a two-hour RIB safari to Saltstraumen and Sundstraumen. Your English or Norwegian guide handles the boat and explains local history, geology, wildlife, and Arctic life. Flotation gear, gloves, hats, and goggles are supplied, but bring warm clothes and shoes you do not mind getting wet.

“I had an amazing time on the RIB-safari to Saltstraumen from Bodø! The ride was thrilling, the scenery was stunning, and witnessing the world’s strongest tidal current up close was unforgettable. The guides were knowledgeable and made the trip fun and safe. Highly recommended experience while in Bodø!”

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