Sweden · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Swedish summers are short and the winter dates go early. These 15 cruises & boat tours are the ones to secure first, with current prices and what sets each one apart.
Guided cruise through Stockholm’s archipelago on a classic ship, with live English and Swedish commentary, snacks, and Wi-Fi.
“Excellent tour and fun tour guide ! There was plenty of space to move around check out the views from other areas.”
2-hour Stockholm archipelago boat tour from Skeppsbron with an English guide, classic island stops, and great views, plus snacks onboard.
“The tour was fantastic! We enjoyed it very much. The views were astonishing and the guide was funny and very informative. Highly recommend.”
See Stockholm by boat for 135 minutes, under bridges and through a lock between the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren.
“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”
2.5-hour boat cruise from Strandvägen to Vaxholm with an English guide, Stockholm canal views, and great photo scenery.
“The Archipelago tour is beautiful and worth doing. The boat itself is a bit old and packed, which means if you’re downstairs visibility is limited by the small windows, and upstairs it’s quite packed and uncomfortable.”
2.5-hour guided Gothenburg archipelago cruise from Lilla Bommen, past Älvsborg Fortress, with English/Swedish narration and deck views.
“The captain and guide were passionate about this area and seemed happy to show it off. The route we took properly showed the islands and the beautiful houses there. It was definitely worth it and added a variable moment to my trip to Gothenburg.”
Cruise Stockholm’s Royal Djurgården Canal on a 50-minute audio-guided boat ride with great skyline views and canal-side history.
“Good. Expensive for the length of the trip and recorded commentary only. Lots of silences in commentary”
Enjoy Stockholm’s top waterfront sights on a silent electric boat with a live English guide, roofed comfort, and blankets for about 50 minutes.
“I really enjoyed this boating tour experience. Our German guide whose name starts with an "A" (I'm sorry I didn't write it down) was first rate. She has a terrific sense of humor and made us laugh all the while sharing real insights to the city landscape around us. It was a pleasure. Thank you.”
A guided, silent electric boat cruise past Stockholm’s royal sights, Vasa, and ABBA. Open-air views, great live narration, 50 minutes.
“Valentin did a great job as our guide. Very personable and had good stories”
Classic Paddan boat cruise in Gothenburg, passing 20 bridges and the harbor with live Swedish and English guide, 50 minutes.
“Boat tour was great, the guide had extensive knowledge of Swedish history. On the day of my ride it was raining, so we agreed on a free rescheduling for the following day. Many thanks to everyone involved, including the ship’s captain.”
Thrill by RIB through Stockholm’s archipelago, with Old Town views, summer islands, and Vaxholm on a 2-hour guided speed ride.
“Adam was amazing. Excelent guide and a great spirit. Thank you.”
Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour: 2h15 bridges, locks, Old Town and Djurgården views with English narration, WiFi, and onboard restrooms.
“The tour was a bit boring. Upon arrival we received headphones and sat in a booth. On the table was a placard with @30 sites. There was no interaction with the staff on board. Actually we sat right behind the captain and he continued talking with the rest of the crew which made it Difficult t o hear the program on the headphones.”
A 24 or 72 hour Stockholm bus and boat hop-on hop-off ticket with audio in 15 languages and stop-by-stop city views.
“Approximate times of arrival at each location. Confusion on the stop at Hard Rock Cafe and Bibliotech. Needs to be clarified. Excellent service and great drivers”
Stockholm to Helsinki by sea with a sea-view cabin, breakfast included, 6 hours in Helsinki, and onboard entertainment on Tallink Silja Line.
“Excellent value for money staff all friendly loved every minute of trip”
Stockholm Royal Djurgården 50-minute canal cruise with 11-language audio, Djurgården canal views, Vasa and Waldemarsudde, plus free WiFi.
“The trip was beautiful and interesting. I wish I had signed up for the 2.5 hour cruise to see more. Gunnar, the person who narrated the trip made it really fascinating and fun. He talked about all the sights and history in just the right amount of detail, and was also fun and interactive - but not too much. He was fantastic.”
A 2-hour RIB speed boat tour of Stockholm’s archipelago, with warm gear and a small group ride toward Vaxholm.
“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.”
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