Stockholm Archipelago Boat Tours
Cruises among the islands east of the city, on modern, classic wooden or sailing boats. Many have a live guide or include lunch or fika, and some run through winter ice.
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Stockholm archipelago boat tours: how far out to go and what to do on board
A Stockholm archipelago boat tour trades the city quays for granite islands and pine-fringed islets. We would treat it as an outing in its own right, since it asks for around half a day. We list 24 Stockholm archipelago trips on this page.
Two questions order the choice on these waters. How far do you want to go, given that short cruises only taste the inner islands and longer ones reach Vaxholm? And would you rather sit back and listen, eat while you sail, or move faster?
Travellers have left more than 15,959 reviews on the trips shown here, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Cruise Aboard a Premium Ship", with more than 11,705 reviews and a rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Across this page, a trip lasts from 1 to 11 hours.
Which Stockholm archipelago boat tour suits you: the stories, the food or the pace
Nature lovers who want the islands explained
Nature lovers get more from the Stockholm archipelago when someone on board can tell them what they are passing. We would start with the classic archipelago ship, where a live guide leads the commentary and you pick a shorter or longer sailing when you book. One route goes by way of the Djurgården Canal, past Fjäderholmarna, Höggarn and Tegelön, and you may meet the captain and crew.
Couples and slow travellers who want to eat on the way
Couples and slow travellers on a Stockholm cruise often like the sailing and the food to be one plan. A historic ship serves a freshly prepared main-course lunch in its onboard restaurant, with meat, fish and vegetarian choices. Swedish fika and onboard music come with a lighter cruise. Elsewhere a craft beer is part of the sailing, more are on sale on board, and a guide tells local stories.
Travellers after an adrenaline rush
Anyone after a thrill in the Stockholm archipelago should look at a RIB speedboat, which swaps the slow sail for adrenaline and waves past inhabited and wild islands. Warm overalls and beanies come with the ride. The route also shows you the colourful buildings of Gamla Stan from the water.
Keen sailors with most of a day free
Outdoor enthusiasts with most of a day free can leave the centre of Stockholm under sail and head out to the archipelago. Sailing jackets, safety gear and a skipper's lunch with a drink are provided. You may also swim in the Baltic if the mood takes you.
Stockholm archipelago boat tours set against each other: time afloat, rating and what comes with it
| Type of boat tour | ★ | Duration | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic ship with a live guide | 4.3 | 150 min | Live guide + Wi-Fi + restrooms on board |
| Cruise with fika and a live guide | 4.5 | 120 min | Swedish fika + live guide + onboard music |
| Historic ship with lunch on board | 4.5 | 150 min | Main-course lunch + live guide in English and Swedish |
| Guided cruise with a craft beer | 4.3 | 120 min | Craft beer on board + live guide in English |
| Sailing boat from city to archipelago | — | 390 min | Sailing jacket + safety gear + skipper's lunch |
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Stockholm archipelago boat tours: frequently asked questions
Is a Stockholm archipelago boat tour worth it?
For nature lovers and slow travellers in no rush to tick off the landmarks of Stockholm, we think so. You give up a good part of a day and get islands in exchange for streets.
What is the best month for a Stockholm archipelago boat tour?
In Stockholm the warmer months bring the widest choice of sailings, from spring into early autumn. A few archipelago cruises keep going in the colder months as well, winter tours included.
Can a boat tour from Stockholm reach Vaxholm?
Yes, the longer archipelago cruises go as far as Vaxholm. Shorter ones stay among the inner islands, so read the route on the card before you choose.
Where do Stockholm archipelago boat tours leave from?
Many leave from around the Strandvägen quays or Skeppsbron. Check the pier for your own sailing before you set out.
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