Geirangerfjord: RIB Speedboat Safari & Waterfall Close-ups

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1/19

Duration1h

GroupUp to 12

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Speed into Geirangerfjord's Waterfalls by RIB

You board a high-speed RIB and head straight into Geirangerfjord's narrow inlets, stopping at waterfalls close enough to feel the spray and at the mountain farm visible only from sea level. Life jacket, goggles, and a live-guiding driver are included. The boat moves fast enough that you experience the fjord differently than from a traditional cruise ship, and the stops are timed so you can photograph each highlight without rushing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Geirangerfjord by RIB boat

Board high-speed RIB vessel
See famous waterfall up close
Approach waterfall to taste water
See second famous waterfall closely
Pass famous mountain farm from sea level
Pass another famous mountain farm from sea level

The Experience

The boat is already moving when you settle in, throttle building as the RIB cuts toward the first waterfall. You're wearing a life jacket and goggles—practical gear that tells you this isn't a slow cruise. The Geirangerfjord RIB safari from Andalsnes takes the standard fjord tour and removes the distance. Instead of watching waterfalls from a distance, you're heading straight at them, close enough that spray hits your face and the roar gets louder as you approach. The driver knows exactly how far to push it; the boat goes completely into the waterfall so you can actually taste it.

There are several stops along the way, each one planned around what you can see from water level. The famous waterfalls appear differently when you're underneath them rather than looking down from a viewpoint. The mountain farm sits high on the cliff face—you see it from sea level, which changes how you understand the scale of the place. Your camera matters here; the angles from the boat are the ones you won't get from land. The driver provides live commentary as you move between stops, pointing out details and timing the boat so you get the shot you came for.

The whole experience runs at a pace that's faster than a traditional fjord tour but not rushed. You're in an open RIB vessel, which means wind and water spray are part of it—that's the trade-off for getting close. The life jacket and goggles stay on the whole time. If you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or are pregnant, this tour isn't suitable; the speed and the motion are real. For everyone else, it's a way to see Geirangerfjord that most visitors don't get.

What’s included

Your tour includes a life jacket and goggles, live guiding from the RIB driver, and photo stops at the famous waterfalls and mountain farm. The boat provides close-range access to the fjord's main highlights, and the driver times each stop so you can capture the view.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by FjordGuiding

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Geirangerfjord's waterfalls from water level rather than from a distance, and you're comfortable with speed and spray—the RIB's motion is what makes the close approach possible.