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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Sweden

40 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Stockholm, Gothenburg and the whole archipelago are best read from the water. The 15 below range from a fifty-minute canal loop to a full day under sail, each priced and clear about how long you are actually on board.

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic Stockholm ship
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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat beside the Gustav III Statue
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

2.Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Cruise from central Stockholm through the archipelago, with island views, Swedish stories, and a lively English-speaking guide.

“I found the self guided tour really interesting. The technology worked well and I felt I learned a lot about Swedish history that I wasn’t aware of.”

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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Setting out from Strömkajen
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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

3.Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,542 reviews · from $39

Cruise Stockholm under bridges and through a lock, with Old Town views, island scenery, and audio commentary in several languages.

“lots of historical information and general info about sweden and their contribution to wars, sports and eco environment was presented in the headsets during the whole trip. very nice map with all the attractions presented during the tour as well. totally recommend”

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide - Who will enjoy this Stockholm cruise
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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

4.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,125 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Cruise from central Stockholm to Vaxholm for island views, local stories, warm indoor seating, and a practical look at Sweden’s archipelago.

“Fun experience (even in the January cold). The guide was great, and his English was excellent (though the speakers made it hard to understand him sometimes).”

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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide - Out toward the southern archipelago
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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide

5.Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,002 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Review of Gothenburg’s 2.5-hour archipelago cruise, with harbor views, Älvsborg Fortress, island scenery, live guiding, and practical tips.

“Absolutely superb trip, highly recommended. Lots to see and enjoy, from the old shipyards out to the islands on the archipelago. The English commentary was very informative too.”

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Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide - The Royal Palace and Sweden’s seat of government
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Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide

8.Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $31Top rated

See Stockholm’s palace, canals, museums, and islands on a quiet 50-minute electric boat ride with a live English guide.

“I chose this tour since it is an electric boat that is very quiet and had no fuel smells. We took the 7:00pm trip just to relax and see the city from the water. This tour had basic information about the buildings but don't expect detailed explanations. Just enough time to float by and mention what the building is and its importance in a few sentences. I suggest this as a first day/night activity OR if you have explored a lot and just want the views and rest your feet. We really enjoyed the sunset on a Friday night in August - just beautiful. Good pricing too.”

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Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour - Meeting the blue boat by the Royal Palace
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Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

Gothenburg: City Canal Sightseeing Cruise - The old moat and 17th-century canals
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Gothenburg: City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

10.Gothenburg: City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 470 reviews · 50 min · from $30

Review of Gothenburg’s 50-minute Paddan canal cruise, with 20 bridges, live Swedish and English guiding, harbor views, price tips, and access advice.

“It was a lovely boat trip round the city, and honestly we all learnt so much as it covers such a wide spectrum.”

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Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago - Meeting Stockholm at Strandvägen dock 19
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Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago

Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Setting out from Strömkajen
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Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

12.Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 333 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Cruise Stockholm’s islands, bridges, locks, and Old Town on a relaxing 2-hour boat tour with city views and English narration.

“This is such a great way to see Stockholm from the water and there are things you see that you definitely would miss. Do it!”

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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options - Starting around Gustav Adolfs torg and Gamla stan
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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

13.Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 273 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

See Stockholm by red bus and boat, with flexible 24 or 72-hour access to Gamla stan, Djurgården, museums, and waterfront sights.

“The buses are clean, drivers are friendly and helpful. The route takes you by and through all the necessary highlights of the city. We do these jump on/off buses to get an idea of the layout of the land. This one did not disappoint!! The app is a must. To be able to track the location of the busses and boats allows you to plan your day without any waste of time. Busses were timely and never truly crowded except on cruiseship days. Thank you.”

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From Stockholm: Overnight Cruise to Helsinki with Breakfast - Leaving Stockholm from Värtahamnen
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From Stockholm: Overnight Cruise to Helsinki with Breakfast

14.From Stockholm: Overnight Cruise to Helsinki with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · from $107

Cruise overnight from Stockholm to Helsinki in a private sea-view cabin, with breakfast, archipelago views, dining, shops, sauna, and shows.

“On time departure, great room and friendly staff. OMG, breakfast was unbelievable. So lavish I do appreciate and most definitely would recommend to all my friend. Myself will travel to Stockholm to just one more cruise to Helsinki. Keep up the great work”

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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast - Day one: leaving Stockholm in the afternoon
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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast

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