RIB Safari to Saltstraumen from Bodø

Your adventurous tour to Saltstraumen departs from Bodø, a vibrant city located on the northern coast of Norway. Saltstraumen is a natural phenomenon that occurs four times daily as the tide shifts between the Skjerstadfjord and the Saltenfjord. It is renowned as the world's strongest tidal current!

The adventure begins at the base in Bodø, where you'll meet your experienced guide. You'll get prepared at the floating office with the gear for the trip, including a thermal suit, life jacket, goggles, hat and mittens. After a quick safety and itinerary briefing, you'll board the comfortable Rigid Inflatable Boat and set off on your RIB tour to Saltstraumen!

Departing from Bodø, you'll sail towards the iconic natural wonder. Every six hours each day, up to 400 million cubic metres of seawater forces its way through a 150 m narrow strait, creating powerful whirlpools, eddies, and dramatic waves. You'll admire this amazing marvel up close and witness the incredible forces of nature. During the boat tour to Saltstraumen, you'll also search for sea eagles!

Along the way, the knowledgeable guide will make several stops at prime locations for spotting sea eagles. The white-tailed eagle, Europe's largest bird of prey, is frequently seen soaring in the skies around Bodø. You'll get up close to this majestic bird and capture some memorable photos. Throughout the boat trip in Bodø, you'll also learn more about the fascinating Arctic region. Afterwards, you'll return to the starting point in Bodø City.

This sea eagle boat tour to Saltstraumen is a must-do experience when visiting the dynamic city of Bodø in Norway!