RIB Speed Sightseeing in Kristiansand
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Norway
- 55 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Life vests
- Goggles
- Flotation suits
- English Guide Driver
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Nature Norway: RIB Speed SightseeingNodeviga 3, 4610 Kristiansand, Norway
Look for our beach flags and RIBs by the small bridge that connects Kristiansand to Odderøya. A 5-10 minute walk from the cruise port and train/bus station.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Kristiansand
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Tømmerstø Brygge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Skippergada
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Grønningen Lighthouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Skibbusundet
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Kristiansand
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lilana_G
The boat was a lot of fun for our family. It was really nice to learn about the islands around Kristiansand and the guide grew up in the area so he was very informative. I especially liked the “road/path” through the area that used to have a post office and other small town very small homes. The boat went really fast as the tour describes. I would like to have slowed down to take a better photo of the lighthouses. Otherwise it was perfect!! Definitely recommend it.
Reviews
5.0
based on 74 reviews
Giles_M, Nov 2025
Brilliant high speed trip with really good excursion staff. Meeting point within 5 min walk of the cruise terminal. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much!🌞 Great to hear you enjoyed the high-speed parts and felt well taken care of by the team. And yes — the short walk from the cruise terminal makes it easy. We really appreciate the recommendation!🫶
David_B, Sep 2025
Exhilarating ride with gorgeous scenery. The tour combines breathtaking views and peaceful trips through quaint fishing villages with 60 mph rides over the open water. Get goggles. You will need them!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you! 🌞 We’re so glad you enjoyed the ride — and yes, the goggles definitely come in handy! Hope to see you again for another ride!
Carrie_D, Sep 2025
The boat goes scary fast, but it’s for short times. I felt like some of the landmarks such as lighthouses should have been mentioned or highlighted in some way… it’s mostly just a slow tour of people’s summer homes…
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the high-speed sections. We appreciate your thoughts on including more details about landmarks, and we’ll keep that in mind for future tours. We hope you still enjoyed experiencing the archipelago with us🌞
Cornela_G, Sep 2025
The most exhilarating experience!! A must do when in Kristiansand. We were blown away by the beautiful coastline and scenery. The captain and owner of this business gave us a lot of background info to the area followed by a Highspeed tour. The RIB boats are new and felt very well equipped- he even did a curve maneuver in front of our cruise ship. Loved the whole experience very much!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for this amazing feedback! We’re so happy you enjoyed both the ride and the stories. Great to hear you felt safe and well taken care of on board – and that the little curve in front of your cruise ship was a highlight 😉 Hope to see you again on your next visit to Kristiansand!
Sandra_L, Sep 2025
Super fun experience, beautiful scenery, knowledgeable friendly guide.
A must do experience.
We highly recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your review, and for the recommendation 🌞 So glad to hear you had fun! Hope to see you again😊
Thomas_J, Sep 2025
Incredible Tour in a postcard scenery
Enjoyed every singe Minute from Start to end.
Guide gave good explanations, well done
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your review 🌞 We are so happy you enjoyed the ride!🌊
Alison_C, Aug 2025
Fun speedboat ride, lovely scenery. Goes fast! be careful if you have mobility issues. Excellent company, well organised, friendly informative driver/ guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your great review!🌞 We’re glad you enjoyed the ride 🌊 We appreciate your note about accessibility and hope to welcome you back for another fun adventure!
Melinda_C, Aug 2025
Super fun and organized. Very easy to get to from the cruise port and centrally located next to the center of town. Guide was great, very smooth, highly recommended for a more exciting boat ride with kids.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words!🌞 We’re happy to hear you found it easy to reach us from the cruise port and that both kids and adults enjoyed the speed sightseeing tour. We’d love to welcome you back next time you’re in Kristiansand!🚤
DAVID_K, Aug 2025
Best money I’ve spent in a long time. 12th day of our cruise and this was by far the best scenery, most fun and an incredible host.
Thank you from Nebraska.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed it🌞 Sending greetings back to Nebraska — we’d love to welcome you again someday!🚤
Stacy_N, Jul 2025
Be ready for a fun and fast boat ride!!
Great tour around the area and enjoyed learning about the red houses!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi - and thank you so much for your review!🌞 We are so happy you had fun on the water with us🚤🤩
Lilana_G, Jul 2025
The boat was a lot of fun for our family. It was really nice to learn about the islands around Kristiansand and the guide grew up in the area so he was very informative. I especially liked the “road/path” through the area that used to have a post office and other small town very small homes. The boat went really fast as the tour describes. I would like to have slowed down to take a better photo of the lighthouses. Otherwise it was perfect!! Definitely recommend it.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that your family had fun and enjoyed learning about the islands around Kristiansand. We appreciate your feedback about the speed—balancing excitement with photo opportunities is important, and we’ll keep that in mind. We’re thrilled that you’d recommend the tour and hope to welcome you back for another perfect outing soon!🌞🌊
Nancy_J, Jul 2025
You can get a bit wet and it gets windy. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the local history and he was very kind and helpful.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you appreciated the captain’s knowledge and kindness. While you might get a bit wet and feel the wind out on the water, we hope you enjoyed the experience all the same and had a memorable time. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures soon!🌞
Debora_A, Jul 2025
Easy-going but professional tour company. Nice small-group speedboat trip. Beautiful weather so we didn’t have to put on their water proof suits and goggles; just our raincoats and sunglasses. Nice tour of the houses along the river and expect the boat to go fast in the wide open areas. We would do this again. There is a zipper pocket on the back of the seat in front of you for your phone which was handy for pictures. Good experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the ride, the beautiful weather, and the mix of sightseeing and speed. Good tip about the phone pocket too! We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another trip. 🚤☀️
Lee_G, Jun 2025
Quick ride into the main ocean with speeds of up to 70 miles. Also some slow rides through some of the different towns of Kristensand. Very fun for the whole family. Our teenagers had the best time!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad your whole family — especially the teenagers — had fun! 🚤🌊 The mix of high-speed fun and scenic cruising is exactly what we love to share. Hope to see you all again!
Angela_L, Jun 2025
Fantastic trip round the islands looking at the beautiful scenery with thrilling fast ride in between. Lovely boat and felt totally safe.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the mix of scenery and thrilling speed. Hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🌊✨
Christine_G, Jun 2025
We Enjoyed the ride and yes, I wld highly recommend it. However, , it was a tad bit too short for the price. Still, it’s a must try experience for anyone.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback – we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the ride and would recommend it! 🙌 We understand your point about the duration, and we always strive to balance excitement, scenery, and value.
If you're looking for a longer or more tailored experience next time, we also offer private tours where we can go further and spend more time exploring – with even more hidden gems and local stories. Hope to welcome you back again! 🌊🚤
kathryn_d, May 2025
Must do experience.great chance to see area only accessable by water. Staff so helpful and all equipment provided. .
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and got to explore the hidden gems of the archipelago. Appreciate your kind words about the team – we’ll pass them on. Hope to see you on the water again soon! 🌊✨
shortly13, May 2025
This is so much cheaper than booking shore excursions with the cruise line. This trip was exhilarating one minute followed by utter tranquility in the most beautiful place. All the staff were knowledgeable and friendly! I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed the contrast of high-speed excitement and peaceful moments in our stunning surroundings. And yes – we love being a great-value alternative to the cruise excursions. Welcome back anytime! 🌊🚤💙
Thomas_F, May 2025
Don't wear anything that might blow off. Winds are extreme at the speed you will be traveling. Use the goggles.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your review🌞 Great advice – and absolutely true! The wind can get intense when we hit top speed, so hold on tight, use the goggles we provide, and keep hats and loose items on land. It’s all part of the thrill! 😄💨🕶️
Kay_H, May 2025
The boat and equipment were immaculate. The ride was very smooth as the day was sunny and calm.
Cannot say this was thrilling and the trip was rather quick at approx 45min
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks for joining us and for your feedback! On calm days, the sea can feel gentler — but the experience depends a lot on conditions and personal expectations. For those seeking even more thrills, we recommend booking a private tour where we can fully tailor the tempo and route. Hope to see you again for a wilder ride! 🌊💨
Lila_Y, May 2025
The tour is exactly as described. Enjoyed our beautiful day on the RIB tour. Tour guide/driver was funny and informative.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks so much for joining us! We're glad to hear you had a beautiful day and enjoyed the ride — and that our guide brought both fun and insight to the experience. Hope to see you again on the water! 🌊😊
klandersoncpa, May 2025
Fun trip went flawlessly. We all had fun. A great way to see areas not otherwise accessible. Viator did a great job at communicating.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much! We're happy to hear everything went smoothly and that you had fun exploring the hidden gems around Kristiansand. Great to know Viator's communication made things easy too. Hope to welcome you back one day! 🚤🌿😊
Gail_P, Jan 2025
Amazing experience!! Would definitely recommend the adventure. Our captain was very knowledgeable about the area.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙌 We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the adventure. Hope to see you on board again! 😊
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