King Crab Boat Safari from Alta

If you are into giant crustaceans, prehistory, and delicious food, this amazing king crab boat safari from Alta is the perfect experience for you! King crabs are adapted to cold climates, are usually found deep in the ocean and are consideres as somo of the largest crustaceans in the world. Alta, which is a small village located in the very north of Norway, and its surroundings are a bit of a hub for the fishing of these impressive creatures. Surrounded by incredible fjords, with majestic mountains and Arctic Tundra, this place is perfect to immerse yourself in king crab culture, as well as the region's history and nature.

On the day of your king crab boat safari from Alta, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Æventyr Booking Point in Alta's harbor at least 15 minutes before your departure time. There, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will welcome you to the activity, lead you to the boat that will transport you throughout the activity, and give you a few safety recommendations to follow, so you can fully enjoy the experience. They will also distribute thermal suits, gloves, boots, and balaclavas to keep you warm in the open-deck boat.

Once you're all geared up and comfortably installed in the boat, it's time to go! You'll speed across the water toward the king crab harbor and get the opportunity to observe the stunning, rugged coastline of the Altafjord while your expert instructor tells you interesting stories and historical dacts about the region. You'll also learn about the Alta rock carvings, an incredible UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to more than 6000 prehistoric carvings and paintings, discovered in 1973 in the Alta Fjord. Once you arrive at the harbor, you'll enter a state-of-the-art aquarium to finally meet the star of the show: the king crab! You'll be able to get close to them and learn about their journey from the Barents Sea to the local restaurants and around the world. You'll also get the chance to taste the king crab meat with a delicious snack before you return to the original meeting point in Alta.

Keep in mind that this activity takes place in a RIB boat, which is essentially a rubber speedboat, which has no cover from the elements and the Arctic cold, which is why your instructor provides high-quality winter apparel. With that in mind, you should remember to bring bring very warm layers to wear under the thermal suit, including wool or thermal underwear, extra layers on top, and even a wind and waterproof jacket that you'll wear under the suit. You should also bring a hat, scarf, gloves, snacks, and anything else you might need (medicine, glasses, etc.) to spend an amazing 2 hours on this king crab boat safari from Alta!

Don't miss out on the chance to meet some of the world's largest crustaceans and even try their usually very expensive and coveted meat. Book your king crab boat safari from Alta today!