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WELCOME TO LYSEFJORDEN

Stavanger RIB

Welcome aboard Stavanger RIB, where we invite you to partake in the true Norwegian seafaring spirit. Founded by lifelong mariners, we are a RIB boat tour company devoted to the simple mission of sharing the splendors of our local backyard, from its majestic fjords to idyllic islets, with the world. We’ve taken tremendous pride in showcasing our heritage to thousands of adventurers, and we look forward to making an adventurer out of you as well.

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LYSEFJORD Sightseeing

1 Hour 45 Min RIB-Safari

Grab a front-row seat to some of the best Norway has to offer

Adults 1290 NOK Children 990 NOK

  • For Ages 6 to 99

  • All Equipment Provided

  • Regularly Scheduled Feb-Nov

Request Departure

If you would like to go on a tour at a time or date we haven’t presently scheduled a departure, no problem. Just send us a request in the submission form below.

Wonders of the Fjord

  • Whisky Falls

    This 75 meter tall waterfall got its playful nickname from a moonshine distillery that once operated nearby

  • Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)

    One of the most famous cliffs in the world, this 604 meter high flat-topped plateau juts straight out from the surrounding mountainside

  • Lysefjorden

    Extending an impressive 42 kilometers in length, the fjord is named after the light-colored granite rocks along its sides

  • Vagabond Cave

    This secluded cave was once a haven for tax evaders who wanted to escape the watchful gaze of the authorities

  • Lysefjorden Bridge

    With a highest point of 102 meters, this award-winning suspension bridge will greet your entrance into the fjord

  • Wildlife

    Along with mountain goats, the fjord is also home to seals, porpoises, sea eagles, and more

  • Fossånå Falls

    While not as tall as Whisky Falls, this waterfall located right on the other side of the fjord is sure to take your breath away with its splendid lushness

PRIVATE TOURS

Whether you’re exploring as tourists, celebrating with friends, or teambuilding with the office, we offer experiences tailored to suit every occasion and interest

  • LYSEFJORD TOUR

    2 HOUR TOUR - 12 900 NOK

    Get the full VIP experience, our Lysefjord tour with the whole boat to yourself

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  • BACHELOR PARTY

    1 HOUR 15 MIN TOUR - 8500 NOK

    Set the stage for an unforgettable evening on a RIB – the ultimate pregame on the sea

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  • SEARAFTING

    1 HOUR TOUR - 7900 NOK

    Join us for a 600-horsepower fueled roller-coaster ride atop the ocean waves

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  • FLØRLI 4444

    7 HOUR TOUR - 17 900 NOK

    This tour will take you on an extraordinary hike up the world's longest wooden staircase

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  • RESTAURANT TOUR

    APPROX. 4 HOUR TOUR - 15 900 NOK

    Celebrate you occasion with a Lysefjord trip topped off with a restaurant visit

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  • CUSTOM TOUR

    7900 NOK PER HOUR OF DRIVING

    It’s called the open sea for a reason, if you’ve got your heart set on a horizon, we’ll bring it to you

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  • BOAT-FOR-HIRE

    7900 NOK PER HOUR OF DRIVING

    If you’ve got a problem a RIB boat can solve, we’re going to solve your problem

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Why Choose Us?

  • Our captains are true seafaring Norwegians with saltwater coursing through their veins, part of a marine lineage that stretches from the Vikings of old to petroleum pioneers. We promise to deliver you an exhilarating, intimate connection to the sea.

  • Only the best is good enough. With us, you’re always guaranteed an adventure in newly purchased state-of-the-art RIB boats, ensuring you an experience that offers the highest degree of comfort, safety, and fun.

  • Our boats are never on autopilot. We offer exclusive tours with only 12 passengers in each RIB, this allows our captains to maintain constant oversight and make sure everyone onboard is having a great time throughout. We tailor each tour to the needs and preferences of the present group, and always do our best to strike the perfect balance between thrill and comfort.

  • Safety is of course always our number one concern, and we pride ourselves on having been 100% accident free for as long as our company has existed. The boat and captain are without exception certified for their activity, every passenger is provided with all requisite safety equipment, and an extensive safety briefing is always held before anyone is allowed to enter the boat. We always take stock of the situation on the sea, and if we are at all uncertain about the safety of embarking on a tour or continuing an ongoing one, due to weather conditions or some other factor, we will cancel the tour and issue a full refund for anyone affected.

  • We want booking with us to be as smooth as possible, that's why we offer 24-hour free rescheduling or cancellation for all our tours and full protections for cruise tourists.

  • We do our utmost to see and appreciate every adventurer. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your tour, we’re always quick to reply and will put you directly on the phone with our captains if need be. Whether you need help booking a taxi to get to us or want a recommendation for what to do in the city after your trip, we’re happy to help.

EXPERIENCE RIB BOATING

Sightseeing in a RIB boat, or Rigid Inflatable Boat, will show you that it’s not just about the destination, but the journey as well. If you’ve never been on a RIB before, get ready for an exclusive experience where you…

  • Feel the freedom of the open sea

  • Savor the wind in your hair

  • Edge right up close to the wilderness

  • Find one-of-a-kind photo opportunities

  • Get to be one of only 12 passengers per boat

  • Discover your inner adventurer

Customer Testimonials

  • "Amazingly helpful crew in the leadup to the trip - they were in touch regularly on email and helped us sort transport from the northern cruise terminal. On the day, the launch was easy to find and instructions were clear. We set off perfectly on time and they even arranged clear and calm weather! The guide was knowledgeable and drove the craft well - a nice mix of white knuckle mixed with calm spells. The view around the fjord walls was gorgeous and the boat was a joy. Overall, I can't recommend these guys enough. Excellent from start to finish - we would gladly use them again."

    Chris Colquitt

  • "The ride on the boat, the views we saw of many sights including Pulpit Rock and the commentary/stories from the boat captain were all absolutely wonderful. But the kindness and helpfulness of the captain was way above and beyond what one would expect. Both of us had mobility issues and I had decided to just not go- couldn't get on the suit and just felt I should pass. The captain helped me get on the suit and sat me next to him to be sure I was stable. He made it a most memorable trip for both my wife and me. Can't say enough good about how this was!!"

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  • Stavanger RIB Customer

    "Loved this experience! Helge was a great captain, making sure we were all happy and explained things to us without it feeling like he'd said it a billion times before, as I'm sure he must have. He even stopped when he spotted a seal and again when he spotted some mountain goats. We were able to stop at each of the main sights long enough to take sufficient photos and have a good look round. We saw one of the bigger cruise boats at one point, with lots of people crowding to be at the edge to get a view. You definitely don't get that problem on this rib experience. Really loved this experience - well worth the money."

    Alison_S0uthL0nd0n

  • "You will not be disappointed with this beautiful tour- the views were breathtaking and the operator did a wonderful job keeping it interesting with tidbits of information along the way. As well, Rob took a few extra steps when he didn’t need to- he made sure there was transportation from our cruise port in Mekjarvik to Stavanger and reached out to all of us booked with him on the cruise to let us know. (We had been given conflicting information from the Cruise line regarding this). Thanks so much!"

    Tamara Penney

  • "Absolutely fantastic trip. The staff are impeccable and went above and beyond to help get us on a trip for the one day we were in port on our cruise. The boat ride was so much fun and the fjord was beautiful!"

    Cat

  • "This was a FABULOUS trip!! The owner took time to explain things to us and help us on the boat. Our driver was so capable on his ability to go fast through the fjord but then land very gently against the rocks. Loved the views!! My husband said it was the best experience of our two week trip to Norway. I highly recommend taking this fun trip"

    SantaMonicaRuth

  • "We did a 12.00 Rib ride having booked this directly with Stravanger Ribs. What a fantastic experience. Great safety, excellent protective clothing and the ride was breathtaking with interesting facts/commentary from our driver. An absolutely brilliant experience. Thank you."

    David Cornford

  • "We were looking for an exciting way to travel around the Fjords, and stop off at some key sites such as Pulpit rock, and this turned out to be exactly what we hoped for."

    Nimisha J

  • "Incredible experience. Very professional. We did the private tour for our honeymoon and it was amazing. We met rain but the suits are very efficient, warm & dry. Great!!!"

    Gianluca Scarpa

  • "The RIB boat trip through the Lysefjord was worth every penny. It was a highlight of our trip. Enough time to take photos. At each stop the sights were explained very well and all questions were answered. Our guide had 100% control of his boat and slowly increased the speed."

    Sybille 1312

  • "Fantastic experience, we wanted to visit the fjords around Stavanger but we didn't want to opt for the usual boring boat. If you are looking for a way to visit the fjords combining them with an adrenaline rush, you can only opt for this choice. The staff was super helpful and kind. If you come to Stavanger don't miss this experience."

    Ludovico Dario Paolucci

  • "Excellent excursion in Stavanger. Highlight: the attention received by the people from the company of the activity. Highly recommended. Thank you!!"

    María José Candel

  • Highlight of our holiday so far, we all had such a good time including our 9 year old. So glad we chose the RIB as a way to get into the fjords rather than the bigger standard boats, it really kept our daughters interest. We especially loved getting up close to the waterfall.

    Stephanie Watson

  • "We had a great adventure with Stavanger rib, we had a very experienced captain and felt very safe on board. We had a great time on board although it was raining it really didn’t matter. Very nice experience with lot’s of adrenaline and a wonderful sight all the time. Thanks for the ride!"

    Paul Colombijn

  • "So happy with this experience, we had great weather and smooth seas. It was fun and exhilarating. The customer service of this company was excellent as well."

    Rosie Nelan

  • "This fjord sightseeing trip was an incredible experience. Not only are the sights truly breathtaking, the boat ride itself is great fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind throughout the entire trip which only added to the experience. If you are visiting Stavanger this is a great way to see the natural beauty of the fjord."

    Alexandra de Swart

  • A fantastic, speedy trip out into the fjord with some amazing sights along the way. Pulpit Rock was a highlight, of course, but the waterfalls were spectacular too. Our captain, Sean, took great care of us! Definitely a worthwhile experience!

    Tara M

  • "We had a great time on the rib trip, it was amazing. Very friendly captain, excellent customer service from booking until leaving. A great way to explore the area whilst also getting a bit of an adrenaline rush on the faster bits. Would definitely do this again. Beautiful scenery."

    Rebecca P

  • "The trip itself was fantastic, the tour was very informative and fun. however, the communication in the lead up to the trip, and even on the morning before, was amazing and so helpful, especially when we were worried we would be late due to our shuttle buses being delayed."

    C (United Kingdom)

Meeting Point

We meet all our passengers at Strandkaien 37 (4005 Stavanger), which is right by the innermost floating dock in the Stavanger city harbor. All our boats are brilliant white with 'Stavanger RIB' clearly painted on the side.

Please meet up 15 minutes before the listed starting time of your tour to receive all necessary equipment along with a safety briefing.

  • If you need any help finding us, the Stavanger fish market, a one-story glass building with triangular roofs, is right beside our meeting point, locals will know where it is. Nearby there is also a rather large stone pillar with an abstract steel statue on top that is clearly visible from a significant distance, give us a call and we can meet you there should you get lost.

    There are plenty of benches nearby where you can sit and take in the bustling life at the harbor if you arrive too early for your tour. Should it start raining, there are also parasols between these benches which you are allowed to open to keep yourself dry.

    There will generally also be one or more people at the dock taking walk-up sales wearing clothing clearly marked with 'Stavanger RIB', if you see them, you know you've come to the right place. You can also feel free to ask them any last-minute questions about your tour. 

 

Contact us.

post@stavangerrib.no
+47 400 86 886

Strandkaien 37
4005 Stavanger, Norge