STOCKHOLM
Stockholm’s best, on and off the water.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Stockholm. The ones travellers actually fill a day with, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Guided Stockholm archipelago cruise on a classic Stromma boat. Pick 1.5–3 hours, enjoy live commentary, Wi‑Fi, and snacks.
Most Popular
A 2-hour guided boat tour from central Stockholm through the archipelago, with English commentary, island sights like Fjäderholmarna.
A 135-minute Stockholm highlights boat tour with a narrated route, bridge crossings, and a lock onto Lake Mälaren, plus great views.
“well it's all good was a blast and will tell my friends about it being very interesting 🙂”
Sail past Stockholm’s canals to Vaxholm on a guided 2.5-hour cruise. Great views, real stories, and a cold-weather friendly boat ride.
“The organisers and staff were fantastic, very helpful and informative with the commentary for the Archipelago. The seating on the boat meant it was difficult to get a good view most of the time. Although the guide did try to remind people to talk quietly when the commentary was happening, people continued to shout over…”
A 50-minute canal boat cruise through Djurgården Canal, with audio in multiple languages and great skyline photo angles from Stockholm’s water.
“Despite freezing temperatures the trip was on time and informative. The staff were helpful and the view from the water was spectacular”
A 50-minute silent electric boat tour past Stockholm’s palaces, museums, and canals with an English live guide and cozy blankets.
“Myrna and Stewart did a great job. Our tour was almost a private one. It was a general overview of the different islands and landmarks from the water.”
A 50-minute guided electric boat cruise past Stockholm’s biggest sights, with live commentary and great water views for around $23.
“Theresa was an excellent guide and patiently answered all our questions. The food samples were delicious and the amounts were appropriate for a full evening meal. Would highly recommend.”
Fly by RIB through the Stockholm Archipelago for views of Gamla Stan, Nacka, and Vaxholm, with warm gear and live English guiding.
Glide under bridges and past Old Town from a comfy deck on a 2h15 Stockholm highlights cruise with English narration and onboard WiFi.
“The cruise took you right around Stockholm and it was worth the money. It's a pre recorded voice telling you information and pointing out buildings. Went for a decent 2hrs”
See Stockholm by **bus and boat** with hop-on hop-off stops, an audio guide in 15 languages, and 24- or 72-hour ticket options.
“We really enjoyed this for getting around Stockholm, particularly the canal boat portion. It is good value and a wonderful way to see the city.”
Overnight Stockholm–Helsinki cruise with a private sea-view cabin, breakfast buffet, and onboard shows, sauna, and bars on Silja Line.
“It was wonderful and memorable experience. The cruise had all the elements of a luxury cruise. 10/10”
3-day Stockholm–Helsinki return cruise with a sea-view cabin, breakfast, 6 hours exploring Helsinki, onboard entertainment, and sauna.
“Deluxe bedroom with sea view was perfect, the ship is beautiful and loved the a la carte options, casino shows and lovelly day in heksinki”
Stockholm’s Djurgården canal boat tour pairs 50-minute sightseeing with 11-language audio and Wi‑Fi, passing Vasa and royal sights.
“This was a very nice, slow tour with excellent recorded narration around a few of the islands, providing interesting details and historic facts about the city. Well worth it!”
2-hour RIB speedboat through Stockholm’s archipelago: warm gear, small-group guides, and a high-speed stop in Vaxholm.
“Fun. Adam was great. It was cold but the equipment offered kept us warm. Lots of islands to see. Fun experience”
See Stockholm from the water on a hop-on hop-off cruise with stops at the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, and more. 24 or 72 hours.
“I paid for 72 hr pass! I arrived late because of airline delay. It was for a 72 hour pass.I tried to check in and was told too late your time has passed! No pass no refund nothing!”
Every island, every museum, every way out onto the water.
