Kirkenes – Arctic adventures on the edge of Norway
King Crab Adventure (Summer)
Excursion
Price from £209
Difficulty level
Easy
Booking code
HR-KKN7H
Duration
3h
Notes
Read the practical information below
Travel by RIB with fishermen to their king crab cages in the fjord
Watch the experienced fisherman pull the crab cages from the water
See how the chef goes about skillfully preparing the catch of the day
Enjoy a sumptuous king crab buffet in a rustic fjord-side boathouse
Boarding a RIB from the harbour, you'll head out into the surrounding fjords with an experienced fisherman, watching as crab-laden cages are hauled up from the depths. Red king crabs can weigh up to 10 kg and boast a leg span of almost 2 metres, so if the catch proves a handful you may be called upon to help!
The crabs are then brought ashore to a traditional boathouse by the fjord, where a local chef transforms today's catch into a feast. You’ll feast on as much king crab as you want, savouring the succulent white, flaky meat to your heart’s content. Be sure to bring your appetite.
Practical information
Embarking/disembarking port: Kirkenes
Available: 21 Apr - 30 Nov
Transportation: Bus and RIB
Meals: King Crab, warm drink, water
Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing. Thermal suits and life vests are provided
This excursion runs in the morning. Therefore, guests disembarking in Kirkenes will need to be booked on the evening flight out of town, or staying overnight, in order to be able to participate.