King Crab Safari by RIB (Summer)
Take a thrilling RIB cruise through the fjord and experience the art of King Crab fishing firsthand.
Departures at 09:30, 13:00 and 17:00 (for groups)
Our fisherman-guide will pick you up at your hotel in Kirkenes, if requested. You will be driven to the king crab pier, where your guide provides warm clothing and a safety briefing before boarding the RIB (boat). The tour starts with a visit to local fishing boats, where you learn about king crab and traditional fishing in the region. We then cruise to WW2 battle stations in the fjord, where the guide shares fascinating wartime stories.
Next, you help pull up the crab pots and bring the catch to our rustic boathouse restaurant on the opposite side of the fjord. After some photos, the crabs are prepared while you enjoy coffee or tea. The crab legs are served Northern Norwegian style with bread, butter, mayonnaise, and lemon, and you are shown how to open them properly. Additional drinks are available for purchase. After your King Crab meal, transportation will be provided to return you to your hotel.
Note: The safari departs from the King Crab pier in Kirkenes from May to mid-September. During other periods, the starting point for the safari will be at the Snow Resort.
Location or meeting point
From 01.05. - 14.09.2023 King crab pier in Kirkenes, Johan Knudzens gate 1 || From 15.09. - 30.11.2023 Snowhotel Kirkenes
Important information
Meeting time and place
Meeting Place without Transfer:
- From 1st of May - 14th of September: King crab pier at Johan Knudzens gate 1, Kirkenes
- From 15th of September - 30th of November: Snowhotel Kirkenes, Sandnesdalen 14, Bjørnevatn.
Meeting Time without Transfer:
- 09:45 | 13:15 | 17:15
Meeting Place with Transfer:
- Outside Thon or Scandic Hotel in Kirkenes
Meeting Time with Transfer:
- 09:30 | 13:00 | 17:00
Duration
3 hours
Included
- Transfer by bus: Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Kirkenes
- Free Parking at the Snow Resort
- King Crab Meal
- English-speaking Guide
- Entrance to the Snow Park - incl. reindeer, dog yard, restaurant and cafee
- Mittens
- Balaclava
- Floating overalls
- Life vest
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