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Private RIB Speedboat: Haugesund Straits & Viking Coastline

Tear through the historic Haugesund straits aboard a powerful RIB — the very waters where Norway's name was born. This adrenaline-laced private charter blends Viking legend with raw Nordic coastal beauty in one unforgettable ride.

What to expect

Don your dry suit and grip the handles as your expert skipper rockets the RIB out of the harbour and into the island-studded strait that gave Norway its very name. You'll thread between skerries, pass the hallowed Haraldshaugen monument from the water, and feel the Arctic spray as the boat opens up on the open fjord. The guide narrates the founding saga of Harald Fairhair — Norway's first king — with the actual landmarks visible around you. The return leg slows to a cruise past painted boathouses and fishing quays, ending perfectly back at the pier.

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Viking Adventure Haugesund
NOK 1,200–1,800 per person (private group pricing available on request)
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Good to know

Tours typically run 1.5–2 hours — well within most port calls. Book the private group option directly via the website for a fully tailored itinerary. Waterproof kit is provided; wear warm layers underneath. Confirm your ship's all-aboard time and allow 20 minutes' walk back to the gangway.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Haugesund — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Vista
10 nights · calls at Haugesund
from $4,060
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Azamara · Azamara Journey
12 nights · calls at Haugesund
from $4,469
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Viking Ocean · Viking Saturn
7 nights · calls at Haugesund
from $5,999
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Oceania · Oceania Insignia
26 nights · calls at Haugesund
from $9,099
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