Sweden · ARCHIPELAGO CRUISES
Thirty thousand islands, and a great many boats that never stop at one. These 15 cruises are split by what they actually do: a fast loop past the shore, a slow steamer to a jetty, or a full day out to the outer skerries. Prices, durations and what lunch costs on board.
Cruise Stockholm’s archipelago on a classic ship with a live guide, scenic islands, onboard café, and flexible 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour tours.
“Beautiful relaxing tour and easy to find . Great informed tour”
Cruise from central Stockholm through the archipelago, with scenic island views, English commentary, indoor seating, and a boat bar.
“Very informative with breath taking views. Really enjoyed it!”
Cruise from Stockholm to Vaxholm with an English-speaking guide, island views, historic stories, indoor seating, and practical tips for every season.
“The boat, captain, and chief guide were excellent. We had expected that the tour would include a stop to visit the archipelago itself. However, the experience was limited to staying on the boat and viewing the many islands around Stockholm from the water. It is likely we did not read the description carefully, which led to different expectations.”
Review of Gothenburg’s 2.5-hour archipelago cruise, with harbor views, Älvsborg Fortress, island scenery, guide tips, and practical advice.
“We really enjoyed our boat trip on the St Erik , a lovely old boat . It was interesting travelling down the river to the sea and once in the archipelago it was very relaxing sailing past the islands . The guide was great with just enough information . We also thought the bar provided nice snacks and a great variety of drinks which we enjoyed . We had sun an blue sky all the way and it was just perfect”
Cruise from Stockholm’s Royal Palace to Fjäderholmarna and Skurusundet on a friendly, multilingual two-hour archipelago tour.
“Our tour guide Johannes was amazing - he told us about so many interesting swedish customs, holidays and generally a lot about the swedish culture! The route we took was stunning and the boat was also very beautiful.”
Ride a fast RIB from Stockholm into the archipelago, with Old Town views, island scenery, history, warm gear, and an expert English guide.
“Fantastic tour, the boat staff was very kind, thank you very much for the photos!”
Cruise Stockholm’s islands on a classic wooden boat, with live English commentary, city sights, Fjäderholmen, and an onboard bar.
“tour guide was very informative and funny, both guide and captain were very friendly and helpful. lovely boat with blankets to keep us warm. Great start to our trip, would highly recommend”
Paddle Stockholm’s wild archipelago in a small group, enjoy campfire lunch, and spot birds and islands on this full-day kayak tour.
“We had a truly perfect day--the tour takes place in a stunning section of the archipelago, and our guide, Andrew, was incredibly knowledgable about the surrounding islands, flora and fauna (especially the birds!), and the Baltic Sea overall. 10/10 would do this again.”
Kayak calm waters to Vaxholm, enjoy Swedish fika or a BBQ, spot wildlife, and unwind with an optional sauna near Stockholm.
“Fantastic day kayaking with Sam. Beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery and Sam was such a wonderful guide. Loved every bit of it.”
Cruise Stockholm’s inner archipelago aboard historic M/S Vindhem with live guiding, Djurgården views, outdoor decks, and Swedish fika.
“Great tour. Excellent value for money. Price includes the two hour cruise, coffee or tea, and a cake. Soup available for purchase was tasty, generous, and cheap. Our guide was fantastic, and I would highly reccommend this tour.”
Race through Stockholm’s archipelago at 42 knots, passing historic islands, summer homes, and Vaxholm on a warm, small-group RIB tour.
“Fun. Adam was great. It was cold but the equipment offered kept us warm. Lots of islands to see. Fun experience”
Review of Stockholm’s 2-hour archipelago boat tour, with island views, onboard guide, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.
“It was interesting to see, but nothing spectacular. It was also very chilly even though I was there the middle of June so come prepared.”
Paddle through Stockholm’s Baltic archipelago with a small group, island lunch, Swedish fika, safety gear, and round-trip transport.
“Ben, our tour guide, made this tour such an amazing experience! His love and knowledge of the outdoors was very refreshing. We had about 7 people on our tour and Ben did a great job of keeping everyone together and engaged. After a quick but thorough brief on how to operate the kayaks we got in the water and paddled around for a bit until everyone was feeling comfortable. We then kayaked for around 30 minutes where we reached our first stop with a beautiful view of the neighboring islands. We had warm fruit juice and pastries which were both delicious and really hit the spot. Afterwards we kayaked for…”
Paddle Vaxholm’s islands, see Ytterby Mine and Vaxholm Fortress, and enjoy Swedish fika on a small-group kayak tour from Stockholm.
“Kayaking through the Stockholm archipelago with Karl was an unforgettable experience! 🛶 His calm, confident guidance made everyone feel safe and at ease, no matter their skill level. Karl knew the best hidden spots, from quiet coves to breathtaking viewpoints, and shared fascinating insights about the nature, wildlife, and local culture along the way. The pace was perfect, the gear was top-notch, and the scenery was absolutely stunning. This tour was the highlight of our trip—thank you, Karl , for an incredible adventure!”
Sail Stockholm’s islands on a small-group yacht tour with lunch, swimming, and hands-on sailing, plus an English-speaking captain.
“One of the best excursions I’ve ever had while on vacation! It was amazing learning how to sail. If you’re thinking about doing this, do it!!”
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