King Crab Expedition
Come along for a fantastic day out on the water, catching, preparing and most importantly eating red king crabs.
- Journey out on the fjord to the Barents Sea in a RIB boat with an experienced guide
- Help pull the king crab pots on board.
- Prepare the day´s catch in a renovated boathouse on the fjord.
- Eat all the king crab you desire.
These spiny giants from the Barents Sea can weigh up to 10 kilos and have leg spans measuring 1.8 metres. An experienced guide takes you out on this unforgettable king crab fishing trip in a brand-new RIB (rigid-inflatable boat). We cruise along the Bøkfjord and out to the Barents Sea to find the right place to anchor. All hands on deck are needed to help pull up the crab pots from the depths.
The king crab is a recent arrival in Norway and actually originates from the North Pacific Ocean. Soviet marine biologists began releasing them into nearby Murmansk Fjord in the 1960s, and the first king crab was caught in Norwegian waters in the mid-1970s. The spiny monsters are now caught as far west as Tromsø. After we haul up enough crabs, we head to a traditional boathouse along the fjord to prepare and serve your catch. Eat as much of this Arctic marine delicacy as you like. Bon appétit!
Practical Information
- Disembarking port: Kirkenes
- Embarking port: Kirkenes
- Southbound or Northbound: Northbound
- Approximate arrival/departure times: 09:00 - 12:00
- Available period: 04.04-05.11.2018
- Transportation: Bus/RIB
- Meals on the trip: King crab, hot drink
- Clothes/Footwear: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing.
- Note: Survival suits and life vests are provided
- Age limit: 7 years old together with parent (must be one adult per child)
