King Crab Safari by RIB

Along the weather-beaten coast near the North Cape lives one of the ocean’s most impressive creatures, the legendary king crab. On this Arctic adventure, you’ll get to experience the entire journey from the depths of the sea to your plate.

The tour starts in Honningsvåg, where you’ll meet your guide and be issued the necessary safety equipment before we walk about 400 meters to the floating dock and board our RIB boat. The fast and stable boat takes us out onto the Barents Sea, surrounded by dramatic mountains, open ocean, and fresh Arctic air.

Out at sea, we pull up the crab traps and check today’s catch. Here you’ll get to experience the impressive king crab up close and hear the story of how this giant from the Pacific Ocean found its way to the Barents Sea and eventually became an important part of coastal culture in Northern Norway.

Then we set course for our idyllic camp at Sarnes.

Here you’ll get even closer to the king crab, and on the pier you’ll see it up close while the guide explains the crab’s anatomy and demonstrates how we prepare it for the next step toward your plate.

While the king crab is being prepared, you’ll be invited into our cozy tent restaurant, where you can enjoy a warm campfire and a cup of coffee, tea, or a cold drink while you wait.

Eventually, the fresh king crab is served in the traditional way with bread, mayonnaise, and lemon—a true taste of the Arctic. After the meal, we board the RIB boat again and return to Honningsvåg.

This is an experience that combines nature, history, and gastronomy in a truly unique way. You won’t find king crab any fresher—from the Barents Sea to your plate in just a few hours!

Ready to taste the king of the sea?

Useful information before booking

No experience necessary

The tour is suitable for most people and requires no prior knowledge.

RIB Experience

The tour includes a RIB boat trip from Honningsvåg to Sarnes and back.

See live king crab up close

You’ll get to see how the crab legs are pulled up from the sea and learn more about the king crab, its history, and anatomy.

Meal included

Fresh king crab is served in our lavvu restaurant at Sarnes with bread, mayonnaise, and lemon. Coffee, tea, and cookies are also included in the price.

Photo opportunities along the way

There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos of both the king crab and the beautiful Arctic coastal scenery.

Weather conditions in the Arctic

The weather along the coast can change quickly. You may experience everything from sunshine and crystal-clear skies to fog and rain. This is part of the experience, and we’ll make sure you stay warm and comfortable during the trip.