Bodø: RIB Safari to Saltstraumen Tidal Current
- Experience Saltstraumen: the world’s strongest tidal current and a Wild Wonder of Europe
- Departure times set according to the tidal timetable. Visit Saltstraumen at its most powerful
- RIB-safari from central Bodø, knowledgeable guides, safety gear and wildlife sightings included
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Overview
Come with us and experience Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current. Departure times are set according to the tidal timetable, so that we visit Saltstraumen at its most powerful every single day!
What's included?
RIB-safari to Saltstraumen from central Bodø
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Departure time match the strongest tides
Cruising alongside whirpools and streams
Flotation suit, inflatable vest and goggles
Wind proof mittens and beanies
What to expect?
Bodø is home to Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world. A narrow strait, an underwater threshold and the pull of the moon create powerful water movements, and with some luck you can see the famous vortexes up close. A RIB trip from Bodø to Saltstraumen is one of the top experiences in the area.
Experience the roaring current by RIB as you travel through stunning scenery and get close to the elements. Learn about the coastal heritage and its bond with the sea, look for sea eagles and porpoises, and admire the Caledonian mountains.
The narrow straits and steep mountains make the area ideal for white-tailed sea eagles, Europe’s largest bird of prey with a wingspan of up to 2.5 meters. Bodø has the world’s largest population, so your chances of seeing one are high.
Four times a day, more than 400 million cubic meters of water rush through the 150-meter-wide strait, creating impressive vortexes that can reach 10 meters across. We take you close, while keeping a safe distance.
Throughout the trip, you make several stops, learn about local nature and wildlife, and feel the power of the northern landscape.
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Meeting point: The Hurtigruten Quay, Terminalveien, Bodø (two minutes walk from the cruise terminal)
Note: This tour can be arranged on a private basis all year long. Contact us for a private quote.