A group of tourists enjoy a RIB experience in the Lofoten Islands

Speed across the open waters of Vestfjord on this high-octane RIB adventure around the Lofoten archipelago. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for Sea Eagles and stop to explore the remote island of Skrova.

Highlights

See Lofoten’s rugged landscapes from a RIB

Pass small, sheltered bays and sandy beaches

Look out for sea eagles during the boat ride

How it works

Departing Svolvær by RIB, your experienced skippers will first drive to an idyllic lagoon lined with white sandy beaches and surrounded by islands and skerries. Here, you’ll have a good chance of spotting Sea Eagles, Europe’s largest bird of prey.

You’ll then continue at high speed on Vestfjord to the island of Skrova. Decades ago, the fishing and whaling industry swelled the island’s population to several thousand, but nowadays, the village is home to just under 200 people. Skrova has two nicknames: ‘Photo Island’ because of the permanent outdoor photo exhibitions found here; and ‘Hawaii Island’ because of its sunny clime and impressive scenery. You’ll pause here to learn about modern-day salmon fishing and the island’s history.

You’ll then travel to the village of Skjoldvær, before heading back across Vestfjord to Svolvær, greeted at the harbour entrance by the statue of the “Fisherman’s Wife” before re-boarding the waiting ship.

Before you book

Activity level

Active: Good mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 24 guests

Availability

Summer, Autumn

Transport

Walking

Food & drink

No food or drink included

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Good to know

The excursion is not suitable for guests with back problems. Minimum age: 6 years old when accompanied by an adult

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Summer, Autumn

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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