Seal and Bird RIB Boat Safari from Nyksund, Øksnes
Explore the gorgeous mountainsides of northern Norway and get to know its native wildlife with this amazing sea and bird RIB boat safari from Nyksund!
Practical information
Discover the stunning biodiversity of Øksnes during the summer as you board a boat with an expert captain and ride around the coastline looking for the wonders of the region on this seal and bird RIB boat safari from Nyksund.
You should plan around 2 hours to enjoy this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Safety and activity briefing
- Boarding
- Start of your 1.5-hour RIB boat safari
- Time to spot birds and seals
- Return to the meeting point
- Disembarkment and end of activity
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the end of your activity.
A minimum of 4 people are needed to run the tour. If there are not enough people on the day you choose, you might be asked if you can change the date of your activity.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
- RIB boat
- Expert guide
- Flotation suit
- Life jacket
- Goggles
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Warm, comfortable clothes
- Beenie
- Hiking shoes
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Practical information
If you are a fan of bird watching and ocean wildlife, this seal and bird RIB boat safari from Nyksund, in Øksnes, is the activity for you! Nyksund is a fishing village, located in Vesterålen, that has been inhabited since before recorded history. It is a small town with stunning ocean views, and you'll get to explore its surrounding landscapes while looking for the wildlife that makes this remote place home for the summer.
Your seal and bird RIB boat safari from Nyksund will start as you arrive at the meeting point next to the restaurant called Ekspedisjonen. You'll be welcomed by the expert guide who will accompany you throughout the experience, and they'll set you up with a warm floating suit, life jacket, and goggles before you board the boat.
Then, the adventure will start! Your seal and bird RIB boat safari from Nyksund will take you around the Norwegian Sea, looking for white tailed eagles, puffins, razorbills, guillemots, terns, cormorants, gannets, black guillemots, kittiwakes, and other boreal seabirds. You'll also be able to spot harbor seals, and even killer whales and porpoises! The tour will last around an hour and a half, during which your expert guide will show you the steep mountain sides and beautiful views available in northern Norway.
Don't forget to wear warm, comfortable clothes, a beanie, and hiking shoes, since the temperature might get lower when you're out at sea on your seal and bird RIB boat safari from Nyksund.
Don't miss your chance to observe some gorgeous views and amazing sea wildlife. Book your seal and bird RIB boat safari from Nyksund, in Øksnes, today!