HOW IT WORKS

Everything you need to know before going on a RIB tour

RIB Safari

Skim the seas in style

RIB boats, or Rigid Inflatable Boats, offer an unparalleled blend of stability, speed, and safety. Their unique design combines a rigid hull with inflatable sides, resulting in boats that are lightweight, buoyant, and exceptionally seaworthy. If you’ve never been on a RIB-Safari before, get ready for an incomparable front-row seat to the wonders of nature. You will get right up close to the wilderness, weave through narrow passages, and be afforded photo opportunities you won’t get anywhere else. Come with us for an exhilarating and intimate connection to the sea and partake in the true Norwegian seafaring spirit.

A RIB boat driving in the fjords
A RIB boat on adventure

Our Fleet

The Grand D950 Rafter

Only the best is good enough. With us, you’re always guaranteed an adventure in newly purchased top-of-the-line RIB boats. Our fleet is solely made up of 31-foot Grand D950 Rafters. This state-of-the-art model was designed in collaboration with top Ukrainian and Swedish engineers, boasting exceptional sea-keeping abilities and comfortable high-speed cruising. With only twelve passenger seats, these boats ensure a personal and exclusive experience for our guests, offering exceptional comfort and great views from every seat.

Provided Gear

We will supply you with all the must-haves you need to participate in our tour. You do not have to do anything but show up to join the adventure.

Flotation suit

We provide high quality one-piece flotation suit overalls for all our passengers. These offer thermal protection and will keep you comfortable throughout your sea adventure. They feature fabric made of water repellant materials plus a wraparound hood, ensuring you’ll also be fully protected in case of rain. In the unlikely event of going overboard, these suits will also provide buoyancy support.

We offer suits in a wide variety of sizes ranging from child size to quadruple XL, ensuring that you will be able to find a snug fit no matter your body type.

Inflatable life jacket

Wearing one of these is naturally a requirement for anyone partaking in our tours. Our life jackets, provided in both adult and children’s size, employ a lightweight design that wraps snugly around your neck, featuring adjustable straps to ensure a secure fit for any body type. They are equipped with an advanced deployment mechanism that triggers automatic inflation upon submersion in water.

Lightweight goggles (optional)

We also offer optional goggles to our passengers. These goggles are designed to shield your eyes from the wind, ensuring a more enjoyable ride. They are secured with an adjustable strap, making them suitable for all head sizes and easy to wear. They are made from clear and sturdy plastic material providing an unobstructed view while protecting your eyes from the elements.

Gloves (optional)

We also offer optional gloves to our passengers for additional protection. When you need to steady yourself on our tour, you will be holding onto a bar built into the headrest of the seat in front of you, so it’s smart to keep your hands extra warm.

Happy customers dressed in the suits provided by Stavanger RIB
Happy customers dressed in the suits provided by Stavanger RIB
Happy customers dressed in the suits provided by Stavanger RIB
Happy customers dressed in the suits provided by Stavanger RIB

Suggested packing list

While none of these items are mandatory for participating in our tour. To have as great an experience as possible, you should consider bringing along the following:

Adequate Clothing: Remember that it’s always colder at sea than on land. While our provided flotation suits will do a great job keeping you warm, we recommend arriving for your tour dressed appropriately for the weather conditions the day of your departure. This is particularly important on colder days: you should feel comfortable when standing at the harbor, getting ready to board.

Camera:
Of course a must, definitely bring along a dedicated camera or use your phone. The boat will stop for plenty of great photo opportunities throughout the tour. We recommend making sure your camera is securely attached to your person, ideally with a strap.  

Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from the glare of the sun on the water. While we offer goggles, these do not provide UV shielding for your eyes.

Sunscreen: Even on cloudy days, UV protection for your skin is essential.

Hat or Cap: A hat or cap can provide additional protection from the sun. If you’re wearing one, make sure they are well secured to your person, ideally with a strap, as they can blow off in the wind.

Water bottle:
Stay hydrated throughout the tour.

For colder days, also consider:

Beanie or woolen cap: Keep your head warm and protected from the chilly sea breeze, ensure it covers your ears for full protection.

Buff or neck gaiter: For particularly cold days, it’s wise to cover your face as well.

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our tours, safety measures, and booking process.

What is a RIB boat?

RIB Boats, or Rigid Inflatable Boats, are a type of small speedboat that combines a solid, shaped hull with flexible tubes around the gunwale. These inflatable sides provide buoyancy and shock-absorbing qualities, making them exceptionally seaworthy and comfortable for passengers. Their rigid hull ensures structure, stability, and the capability to handle a broad range of water conditions with ease. This innovative design offers a great balance between sturdiness and versatility, making RIBs a great choice for sightseeing tours.

Do you provide all necessary equipment to participate in the tour?

Yes, we will provide you with all the necessary equipment to partake in our adventure, ensuring you a safe and enjoyable experience. This includes onepiece flotation suit overalls, essential for both protection and safety on the water. We offer these in a wide range of sizes from child-sized to quadruple XL, ensuring you a snug fit no matter your shape or size. You’ll naturally also be supplied with an inflatable life-jacket, which we will guide you on how to use. Additionally, we also offer goggles and gloves for extra covering, which is essential on colder days. 

What should I bring on a RIB tour?

While you can just show up to your appointment and be good to go, there’s some things you should consider packing to make your adventure as awesome as it can be. It goes without saying that you should bring a camera along to capture the experience and create memories to revisit. Whether using a dedicated device or your phone, you should if possible secure your camera to your person with a strap (though passengers accidentally dropping their device in the water is in our experience exceedingly rare). Besides that, the most important thing is to dress appropriately for the weather, while our flotation suits provide great protection, it’s always colder at sea than on land. Rule-of-thumb is to dress to the extent that you feel comfortably warm when standing by the harbor, waiting to board. Bringing extra covering on colder days, like a beanie and neck gaiter, is also smart. As is extra skin protection on sunny days, like sunscreen and sunglasses. Hats can also be good, but make sure they are well attatched to your person, as they can blow off in the wind.

What are the tour options?

We offer two main tour options: the basic tour in Lysefjorden and private tours where you can rent the boat with a captain.

Is it safe?

Safety is our top priority. Our experienced captains and crew ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all passengers.

How do I book?

Booking is easy! Simply visit our website or give us a call to reserve your spot on the tour.