Sweden · STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELAGO
Thirty thousand islands, and the difference between a good day and a long one is which boat you pick. The 15 below range from an hour under the city bridges to a full run out to the outer skerries, with prices, sailing times and whether lunch is aboard.
Stromma guided Stockholm archipelago cruise on a classic ship. Pick 1.5 to 3 hours, hear live commentary, and buy snacks onboard.
“A must do activity in Stockholm. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The tour guide described the city's history with great enthusiasm. The view from on board the boat is truly magnificent. Highly recommended!”
See the Stockholm Archipelago by boat from the city center. 2 hours, English guide, key island stops, and big views.
“Really enjoyed the boat trip. Details about the meeting point where clear and communication prior to the trip was very good. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting, making witty comments among the facts. Drinks and snacks are available to buy on board.”
Guided 2.5-hour boat cruise from Strandvägen to Vaxholm, sailing the Stockholm canals with live English commentary and great deck views.
“Nice, easy tour available year round that covers key points of interest along the archipelago between Stockholm and Vaxholm.”
A 2.5-hour guided cruise from Lilla Bommen through Gothenburg’s harbor, past Älvsborg Fortress, and out to the southern archipelago.
“Difficult to find the port with the directions given”
A 2-hour guided boat cruise from central Stockholm to the islands, with multilingual live narration, warm onboard comfort, and great views.
“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.”
Take a 2-hour RIB speed boat through the Stockholm Archipelago, with Gamla Stan and Vaxholm views, full warm gear, and live English guidance.
“One of the best days / adventures from our week in Stockholm. Adam is absolutely fantastic (also brilliant getting you on and off). He is not only a superb guide but his affinity of his handling with the Rib craft is awe inspiring. Speed or cruising we felt completely safe and the sights / landmarks were brilliant. Adam is the go to guy in this go to adventure.”
Ride a classic wooden boat through Stockholm’s archipelago loop, with live English commentary, famous landmarks, and a stop at Fjäderholmen.
“Really nice sailing, lovely guide, Clara I think it was her name, a lady from Switzerland. Was very interesting, I recommend it to everyone. Slightly pricy in my personal opinion. Still, it was worthy it.”
Small-group Stockholm archipelago kayaking from Dalarö. Paddle remote islands, campfire lunch, wildlife spotting, and expert guides.
“Really enjoyable trip. Kayaking was great despite being restricted due to the winds, and the campfire on a remote island with our guide Lucas was a lot of fun! He even went out of his way to pick me up when I got lost trying to find the meeting point, thanks a lot!”
Paddle to Vaxholm and remote islands from Stockholm for Swedish fika or BBQ, spot seals and seabirds, then unwind in a sauna.
“Our guide, Sam, was fantastic! Fun, interesting and well organized, Sam made the trip fun and safe. Highly recommended!”
2-hour Stockholm Archipelago cruise from Skeppsbron on M/S Vindhem with live guide and Swedish fika, plus indoor comfort, for $37.
“Had the most amazing time on our boat tour to a small island in the Archipelago. It was mine and my partner’s first time in Stockholm and Kim our guide made this tour so memorable! Kim was extremely knowledgeable about Stockholm and was there to answer any questions. We loved that we were able to stay on the island for 90 minutes, the only downside is we wish we had more time to explore! Would highly recommend and would rebook”
A 2-hour RIB speedboat through the Stockholm Archipelago to Vaxholm, with warm gear, small-group guides, and nonstop sea views.
“This was the highlight of our trip. Adam the captain was fantastic answering all our questions and stopping along the way to point out different homes.”
A guided 2-hour boat cruise from the Royal Palace into Stockholm’s archipelago, with views, bar drinks, and a rest stop on board.
“Very good - friendly & informative. Not as long as we expected. Was about 1 hour & half - advertised as 2 hours.”
Paddle Stockholm Archipelago by kayak with a small group, round-trip transit, lunch and fika, and beginner coaching on the Baltic Sea. 8 hours.
“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…”
Small-group kayaking in the Vaxholm Archipelago with fika stops at Vaxholm Fortress, islands, and Ytterby Mine, gear included.
“Very fun experience! Had a great day with Carl out on the water. Lunch was delicious too! Even learned a bit of history.”
Full-day yacht sailing in the Stockholm Archipelago from Vaxholm, with a small group, sailing help, lunch, and a swim break.
“Traveling with my 24 year old daughter we really wanted a sail experience while in Stockholm. We could not have asked for more. Our captain was also a sailing instructor so our six person “crew” could choose to participate or just sit and enjoy the most beautiful and peaceful of days. It helped that we had six interesting, fun and diverse mates to spend the day with and a Captain that was easygoing, funny and just the most pleasant guy. A lovely lunch was served as well. Very well done!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
