Experience the Stockholm Archipelago with lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, or brunch onboard. Stockholm has over 30,000 islands – explore them on short trips, day excursions, or longer cruises. Boat tours in Stockholm are one of the best ways to experience the city's unique location between Lake Mälaren and the archipelago. Here you'll find everything from classic sightseeing tours to extended archipelago cruises and dining cruises. Whether you want to discover the city's landmarks or enjoy nature in the archipelago, there's a boat tour for you.
Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the shrimp cruise. In summer, enjoy swimming and excursions to Fjäderholmarna and Birka Viking Town, while winter offers cozy tours through a wintry Stockholm. Christmas buffet cruises and thrilling RIB boat rides are also available.
Our boat tours are offered in partnership with Strömma, Rib Stockholm and GetYourGuide. Book easily online and discover the Stockholm Archipelago in the best way!
Below are some trips by boat that you can take during the winter in the Stockholm archipelago.
This tour takes you out into the Stockholm archipelago. On board there is a guide who tells about the areas you pass outside the window. On board there is a cafeteria and dining room. This trip is cozy to join both summer and winter.
Included in the ticket: boat trip with guide
Season: 30 april - 30 aug, 2026
Departs: Strandvägen, Kajplats 15 and 16 Time: approx 1,5 - 3 hours
Experience the beauty of Stockholm from its iconic canals on the Royal Canal Tour. Enjoy a narrated audio guide featuring voices like Markoolio or Hasse Alfredsson as you cruise through the heart of the city via the Djurgården Canal. Pass famous landmarks including the Vasa Museum and Waldemarsudde, while relaxing onboard and sipping freshly brewed coffee available for purchase. Perfect for sightseeing, photography, and discovering Stockholm from a unique perspective
Season: March 28 – December 23, 2026
Departure: Strömkajen
Duration: 50 minutes
Join a cozy brunch cruise aboard the S/S Stockholm and enjoy a generous brunch buffet featuring everything from classic favorites like herring, Jansson's temptation, and meatballs to fresh salads, cold cuts, cheeses, and vegan options. Finish your meal with delicious desserts that add the perfect touch. From December, you can also enjoy the brunch with festive Christmas-inspired dishes.
Your ticket includes both a boat ride and brunch buffet – the perfect combination of flavor, relaxation, and beautiful archipelago sightseeing.
Season: February 8 – December 27, 2026 (Saturdays, Sundays, and select weekdays)
Departure: Saturday–Sunday
Duration: 3 hours
Experience the magic of Stockholm in winter on this scenic boat tour. Cruise along the city's historic quays and sail out to the beautiful Fjäderholmarna islands. Stay cozy on the upper deck with fleece blankets and sheepskin rugs while enjoying the crisp winter air. Warm beverages are available for purchase in the onboard café, making this a perfect winter sightseeing cruise in Stockholm for couples, families, and photography enthusiasts
Season: January 22 – April 26, 2026
Departure: Strömkajen
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Below are some trips by boat that you can take during the summer in the Stockholm archipelago.
Take a boat trip to Vaxholm, a charming and historic town in the Stockholm archipelago. Experience Swedish history from the 1500s and visit the famous Vaxholm Fortress, founded by King Gustav Vasa in the early 16th century.
Stroll along the harbor, enjoy scenic waterfront views, and relax with a cup of coffee and a traditional Swedish bulle pastry – known as fika, a must-do Swedish cultural experience.
Choose between two boat tours: a shorter trip for a quick archipelago experience, or a longer journey aboard the Cinderella boats for an extended sightseeing tour of Vaxholm and the Stockholm archipelago. Perfect for tourists, families, and anyone exploring Sweden by boat.
Season: all year around
Depart: Strandvägen Time: 50 minutes - 3 hours (depending on which tour)
There's no better way to enjoy a shrimp buffet than aboard M/S Strömma Kanal while gliding past the world's most beautiful archipelago. Indulge in shrimp served in generous courses – eat as much as you like!
Your experience begins with a welcome glass of bubbly, followed by a seat at the table where fresh shrimp is accompanied by delicious sauces, freshly baked bread, and whipped Västerbotten cheese butter. Perfect for food lovers, archipelago sightseeing, and unique Swedish dining experiences.
The ticket includes a boat trip, shrimp and a pre-drink.
Season: April 29 - Oct 24, 2026
Time: 3 tim
For those who want to see the best of Stockholm, this scenic boat tour takes you under twelve bridges and through the lock between Saltsjön and Mälaren.
Along the way, you'll enjoy stunning views of Stockholm's inner city, historic Gamla Stan, trendy Södermalm, the islands of Lilla and Stora Essingen, modern Hammarby Sjöstad, and the green oasis of Djurgården.
Perfect for tourists, sightseeing enthusiasts, and Stockholm explorers looking for a unique perspective of the city from the water.
Included in the ticket - boattrip.
Season: March 27 - Dec 26, 2026
Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Join a guided boat tour of Djurgården and cruise along the scenic Djurgården Canal in the heart of the Royal National City Park. Experience stunning views of lush green landscapes and historic landmarks as you explore this iconic part of Stockholm.
On the return journey, pass by Gamla Stan (Old Town), the world-famous Vasa Museum, and the elegant Waldemarsudde Art Museum. The tour also takes you by Princess Estelle's Sculpture Park, making it a perfect sightseeing experience for families, history lovers, and Stockholm visitors
Season: March 28 - Dec 23, 2026
Time: 2 hours ad 15 minuters
Hop on the Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off bus and explore the city for 24 hours at your own pace. The tour starts at the Royal Opera House and stops at Stockholm's most popular sights.
Along the route, you'll pass through central Stockholm, cruise along the Djurgården Canal, and enjoy views of Djurgården in the Royal National City Park. See historic buildings, iconic landmarks, and cultural highlights including the Vasa Museum and Waldemarsudde Art Museum.
Perfect for tourists, families, and first-time visitors who want a flexible way to discover Stockholm's top attractions
Season: wait for dates in 2026
Time: 2 hours & 30 minutes
Explore Stockholm's top sights from both water and land with a combined boat and hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Choose a 24-hour or 72-hour ticket and explore the city at your own pace, hopping on and off at stops along the routes.
See iconic landmarks, cruise the Djurgården Canal, and enjoy a stress-free way to experience Stockholm. Perfect for tourists, families, and first-time visitors who want a flexible and convenient way to discover the city's best attractions.
The ticket is valid for 24 hours or 72 hours.
Season: May 28 - Sept 13, 2026
Time: 24 hours, 72 hours
For those of you who want to get to know Stockholm via the water. You pass open water and narrow canals around the Kungsholmen district. During the tour, you pass: Karlberg Military College, the City Hall with the three kroner spire, the inner city island of Långholmen, Birger Jarl's tower on Riddarholmen and more sights.
Season: July 1 - Aug 2, 2026
Time: 55 min
See Stockholm with Hop on / Hop off buses. The ticket also includes entrance to ABBA The Museum at Djurgården. Easy to jump on and off as much as you want for 24 hours.
The bus has a stop at ABBA The Museum.
Season: wait for dates in 2026
Depart: Kungliga Operan and 22 other stops. Tid: 24 hours
Discover Stockholm's most iconic sights from the water with a hop-on hop-off boat tour. Start your journey at the Royal Palace and glide past famous attractions like Gröna Lund, the Vasa Museum, and more.
With 24- or 72-hour tickets, you can hop on and off as often as you like, making it the perfect way to explore Stockholm at your own pace. Enjoy a relaxing, scenic, and unforgettable city experience from the water!
Ticket is valid for 24 hours or 72 hours. 8 different stops.
Season: May 28 - Sept 13, 2026
Depart: Royal Palace and 8 different stops. Tid: 24 hours, 72 hours
Experience Stockholm with a different boat trip. Here you get two tips!
Hop aboard the Ocean Bus and discover Stockholm in a whole new way! Start as a bus through the city streets and then drive straight into the water – becoming a boat in seconds. See the Old Town, Djurgården and the city's iconic landmarks from both land and water. Perfect for families, friends and anyone looking for an unforgettable sightseeing experience
Experience Stockholm from the water in a unique, eco-friendly way! Glide silently along in an electric boat and get really close to the city's most famous sights. Perfect for families, couples or friends who want to enjoy a peaceful and unforgettable sightseeing experience. Bring your own coffee and make the trip even more enjoyable
Take a boat trip from central Stockholm to Birka, Sweden's first city and a historic Viking settlement on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren. Your ticket includes a round-trip boat ride, entrance to the Viking Museum, and a guided tour of the archaeological site.
Explore the ancient Viking village, walk among historic ruins, and see artifacts dating back to Birka's peak between 750 and 975 AD. Excavations have been ongoing since the 17th century, making this a fascinating historical experience for history enthusiasts, families, and travelers.
Depending on your departure point, the journey takes between 15 minutes and 2 hours. On board, enjoy the café offering coffee, snacks, and light meals. Once on the island, you'll have 3 to 3.5 hours to explore Birka at your own pace.
Perfect for a Viking-themed day trip from Stockholm and an unforgettable look into Sweden's Viking Age history.
Inkl: The price includes a boat trip, entrance to the museum and a guided tour of the area
Season: May 7 - Oct 25, 2026 (depending on where you leave from)
Departs: Stockholm, Hovgården, Mariefred, Härjarö and Södertälje Time: it takes different time with the boat depending on where you are going from. On site 3-3 hrs 30 min.
Take a boat trip to Vaxholm. If you want to explore the historic Vaxholm Citadel, you can during the summer jump off at the fortress or disembark at Vaxholm and then take a boat across to the citadel Vaxholm's fortress is an exciting place for the whole family.
Entrance to Vaxholm's Fortress Museum: For those who want to experience several attractions in Stockholm for a few days, one is suitable Go City Stockholm Pass nice. This city card also includes free entry to Vaxholm's Fortress Museum. .
The ticket includes a boat trip.
Season: all year around, 2026
Time: 50 min
Below are some tours by boat that you can take to various castles in Stockholm.
Experience Drottningholm Palace, one of Sweden's best-preserved royal palaces from the 17th century, on a guided boat tour from Stockholm. The palace is located on the beautiful island of Lovön in Lake Mälaren. Explore the Chinese Pavilion, Drottningholm Palace Theatre, Little China, the Gothic Tower, and several historical buildings in the area.
Booking options:
Choose between a boat tour only, boat tour with lunch or dinner, and add entry tickets to Drottningholm Palace, Chinese Pavilion, and the Palace Theatre. Perfect for tourists and locals who want to combine sightseeing with a unique historical experience.
Use the Go City Stockholm Pass:
With the Go City Stockholm Pass, your package includes the boat tour and entry to Drottningholm Palace, the Palace Theatre, and the Chinese Pavilion – all in one convenient package.
Season: May 16 – October 25, 2026
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Below is a tour you can book during the New Year in Stockholm.
Strömma | dec 31 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Celebrate the new year together with others on a New Year's cruise in Stockholm. It will be a slightly different way to celebrate the New Year. On board the beautiful S/S Stockholm and M/S Gustafsberg VII, a fantastic New Year's menu is served that has been composed especially for this evening. The evening begins with a glass of champagne and at twelve o'clock you stand on the first floor for the twelve o'clock fireworks over Stockholm!
You can choose between short sightseeing tours in the city or longer cruises in the Stockholm archipelago with brunch, lunch, dinner, shrimp cruises, or themed cruises such as Christmas buffets. See all tours.
Tour durations vary from about 30 minutes up to several hours depending on the destination and type of tour. Shorter tours go, for example, to Fjäderholmarna.
Some cruises include meals on board, such as brunch, lunch, or shrimp cruises. Other sightseeing tours include only the boat ride, with the option to purchase coffee, snacks, or drinks.
Yes! Many tours operate year-round, providing a unique experience even during winter months. Seasonal tours mainly run from spring to autumn.
You can easily book online via the booking links on the page. Many tours are popular, so it's recommended to book in advance to secure your spot.
We collaborate with Strömma, GetYourGuide, Rib Stockholm, and Tallink Silja Line for different boat tours and cruises.