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Guests in flotation suits aboard a RIB on the fjord

RIB trips in Vestfold and the Oslofjord

From a quiet run between the islets to flat out. Up to 12 people per boat.

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A RIB trip does not have to be one thing

We deliver world-class experiences in the archipelago we know best. A RIB trip can be hard wave-jumping and flat out the whole way, but it is perfectly possible to simply get to know the waters, the landmarks and the stories along the way. You decide how the boat is used, within the safe limits the skipper sets.
The bow of a RIB at sunset, still golden water

How far out can you get?

From the home harbour in Melsomvik. The trip is planned around how much time you have, and the skipper sets the final route by the weather on the day.

  1. Melsomvik

  2. 1 hour

    Stauper

    Out to Stauper and a feel of the waves in the open sea

  3. 90 minutes

    Verdens Ende

    To Verdens Ende with a short stop at Stauper

  4. 2 hours

    Færder lighthouse

    To Færder lighthouse, with the chance of a short stop there

  5. 2.5 hours

    Færder national park

    More time at the lighthouse and in the national park, with a chance of seals

Starting in Sandefjord, Tønsberg, Larvik or Oslo, we have routes from there too.

Trips for different purposes

Some of what we can do. If there is a place you want us to call in at, say so.

  1. Archipelago trip

    Færder national park is some of the finest coast we have in Norway. We take in Bolærne, Mågerø and Verdens Ende, and tell you what you are looking at along the way.

  2. The meeting breaker

    A conference day full of important meetings. An hour at sea is the fastest way to air the group out and come back with fresh heads.

  3. Sea safari

    Seals are the wildlife we see most often. When the weather allows it we usually meet them out on the skerries in Færder national park.

  4. Transport

    From A to B, fast and with considerably more fun than the road. On pure transport runs we can also take far more luggage.

  5. Lighthouse visit

    We can usually go ashore at Fulehuk, Færder and Svenner lighthouses, where the hosts or the skipper tells the story of the place.

  6. Stag and hen parties

    A group, a boat and open water. We are happy to break the trip up with refreshments, ours or your own.

How a trip goes

From standing on the quay to being back ashore.

  1. Arrive 15 minutes early

    That gives everyone time to get the gear on before departure.

  2. Suit, life jacket and glasses

    Full flotation suits, life jackets and glasses with a strap for everyone. In fine weather the suits can be left off.

  3. Safety briefing

    The skipper goes through the trip, how to behave aboard, and what you do to stop the boat. Then you sign the declaration, which is also the passenger list.

  4. Out on the water

    You set the pace within the limits the skipper sets, and say so along the way if you want to change anything. That is expected.

  5. Back ashore

    With wind and sea on the beam you can get wet. Leave a change of clothes where the trip ends.

The numbers we run by

Twelve per boat is regulation, not a choice. Wind and waves decide whether we go out, and the skipper has the last word.

12

per boat

The regulation for vessels carrying 12 passengers or fewer

100

with more boats

Together with our partners

15m/s

wind

Above this we do not sail, whatever the waters

2m

waves in sheltered waters

Operating areas 1 and 2

3m

waves towards the open sea

Operating area 3

A whole day, not just the boat

If you want a planned event with more to it than the RIB, we put together whole days with a varied set of activities and catering. It depends on how many you are and what the day is meant to be, so this is a conversation rather than a package. We can also organise transport of people and luggage between the departure and arrival points by minibus.

Tell us what the day is

This is included

  • Skilled skippers and instructors who know these waters
  • RIBs with room for 12 passengers
  • Health, safety and quality management system
  • Life jackets
  • Full flotation suits
  • Glasses
  • Catering aboard on request
Perfect activity for company parties and similar events. Recommended!
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Frequently asked questions

There is a lot to wonder about before a RIB trip. Here are the questions we get most often.

The skipper at the helm of a RIB, heading out the fjord
What should we wear?
Ordinary clothes under the flotation suit, and a change left ashore. Bring sunglasses and sun cream in fine weather, and a hat even when it is warm: it is colder at speed.
Will we get wet?
With wind and sea on the beam you can get wet. The flotation suits keep you dry and warm, but your face takes its share.
When is a trip called off?
Above 15 m/s of wind we do not sail, and the waves decide the rest. If we call it off because of the weather, we find another day or pay you back.
How does the safety work?
The skipper goes through the safety briefing before departure, everyone gets a jacket and a suit, and the passenger list is signed. We have a health, safety and quality management system, and the skippers are certified for the waters we run in.
How many can come along?
12 per boat. If you are more, we run more boats, and together with our partners we can take up to 100 people out.
Can we bring luggage?
On pure transport runs we can take considerably more luggage. On ordinary trips there is room for what you are wearing and a little hand luggage.
What about the environment?
We have been Miljøfyrtårn certified since 2022, and we run by the speed limits and the rules of consideration in the national park.

Tell us what the day is, and we will price it

The price depends on the harbour, the length and how many boats it takes, so we would rather call you with a real number than put a wrong one up here. Fill in the form and you will get a concrete quote by phone within a few hours.

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