Top Stockholm Sightseeing Cruises

A relaxing way to see the Stockholm archipelago, this boat tour takes you around some of the many islands while an onboard guide tells you stories about the history and culture of the area. You'll pass by natural and historical landmarks with opportunities to take plenty of photos. This is a great tour to take at the start of your stay to get oriented with the archipelago.

This is the only Stockholm archipelago sightseeing cruise in Sweden to serve craft beer onboard. Step aboard the historic ship M/S Vindhem for a relaxed, live-guided journey through Stockholm’s canals and archipelago. Departing from central Stockholm, leave the city behind and glide past green islands, calm waterways, and classic Nordic coastal scenery while enjoying carefully selected local craft beer and gentle onboard music.Enjoy a premium archipelago tour across Sweden on a spacious and exceptionally comfortable boat. Choose between spacious outdoor decks with panoramic views or comfortable indoor seating if the weather changes. Along the route, your live guide shares stories of royal summer retreats, maritime traditions, and local history as you cruise through the Djurgården Canal and past islands such as Fjäderholmarna. This refined experience blends sightseeing, storytelling, and taste into one memorable Swedish archipelago cruise.

Cruising around Stockholm's waterways doesn't have to mean choosing between sightseeing and dinner. This relaxed evening cruise combines both, serving freshly made pizza as you glide around the city's islands and waterfront landmark. Unwind, soak up the scenery, and see the Swedish capital from a different perspective.

It's difficult to appreciate the beauty of the Stockholm Archipelago from dry land, but this cruise aboard a classic wooden vessel provides a front-row seat to the Swedish capital's most spectacular scenery. Glide through the city's scenic waterways and past historic landmarks such as the Royal Palace and the National Museum, while your guide shares stories of the region's culture and history.

Hop aboard and set sail from the heart of Stockholm into the breathtaking Stockholm Archipelago. Leave the busy city centre behind and watch as the urban landscape gradually transforms into a peaceful landscape of sparkling waterways, charming summer houses, and rugged rocky shores. This 2-hour boat tour offers the perfect introduction to this unique island world. Along the way, your English-speaking guide will share fascinating stories about the surrounding sights, the history of the archipelago, the boat itself, the Swedish royal family, local traditions, and much more. The boat also has a bar on board, where you can purchase drinks and snacks while taking in the panoramic views. The tour departs from in front of the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan. Look for the Stockholm RED Sightseeing tour kiosk next to the Gustav III Statue, where your journey into the archipelago begins. As the tour runs once a day, we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.

Explore Stockholm from the water on an eco-friendly electric boat and see a new side of the city. Over approximately 50 minutes, you will enjoy a panoramic guided tour with views of famous Stockholm sights. Admire views of narrow bridges, the spot where the Vasa ship sank, the Vasa Museum and the Gröna Lund Tivoli.

The Stockholm Archipelago is dotted with around 30,000 islands, but many visitors miss out on seeing the city from the water. This cruise takes you through Stockholm's picturesque waterways and past historic landmarks aboard a traditional boat. As you soak up the scenery, a guide shares stories of Swedish culture and history.

Tour Stockholm's waterways and bridges on this sightseeing cruise. Pass under all 15 of the bridges that connect the central islands of Stockholm's archipelago as you relax on board. Glide around tranquil Djurgården, snap photos of the colorful townhouses in Gamla Stan, and pass through the locks that connect the city's canals to the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren. Follow commentary on board in English, or with audio guide via your phone for other languages.

Enjoy a private charter aboard a classic 1950s Swedish wooden motorboat and discover Stockholm’s city and inner archipelago from the water. Cruise past iconic landmarks like Stadshuset, Karlberg Palace, and the city’s charming historic neighborhoods. Relax in the cockpit, stretch out on the hood of the boat, or even take the tiller and experience steering the boat yourself under the captain’s guidance. The experience can also be tailored to your preference for a truly authentic voyage. A traditional Swedish fika is included, and guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. Ideal for first-time visitors, couples, photographers, and culture lovers seeking a memorable way to experience Stockholm.

Stockholm is best experienced from the water, but the typical sightseeing boats can feel crowded and their routes are inflexible. This private cruise aboard a 1974 motorboat provides a relaxed alternative, with your own skipper tailoring your the route through the city's islands and, if you wish, deeper into the Stockholm archipelago.

Stockholm is a city of islands, and this sightseeing cruise offers an idyllic way to explore its postcard-worthy waterways. Cruise through the city center, listen to an audio guide, and look out for highlights from the Södermalmn neighborhood and the leafy island of Djurgården to the Vasa Museum, and beyond. Cruises depart regularly, so you can choose a time that best fits your schedule.

Instead of wandering aimlessly around Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan) and not fully understanding what you see, on this guided walking tour you’ll learn more about Swedish culture and history. The tour is carefully designed chronologically, starting with the Viking times and moving into the medieval era, so you can better understand Swedish history as a whole. This tour is ideal for curious travelers.

Experience Stockholm’s historic waterways on a 55-minute guided cruise around the island Kungsholmen. Travel on the elegant M/S Stegeholm, a classic mahogany boat, and enjoy a relaxed journey through quiet canals and across the open waters of Lake Mälaren. As you cruise, your live guide provides commentary in English and Swedish, revealing stories behind the landmarks along the route. See sights as the impressive Stockholm City Hall, Birger Jarl’s Tower on Riddarholmen, Långholmen, and the Karlberg Military Academy, taking in a mix of iconic architecture, island scenery, and waterfront views. This short Stockholm sightseeing cruise is ideal if you want to see a different side of the city without spending a full day on the water. The covered boat makes the experience suitable in any weather, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout the trip. Join Stromma for a charming canal cruise through the heart of Stockholm.

Experience Stockholm by water during this 60-minute boat cruise through the city's canals. Journey through the narrow Djurgårds Canal, through open bays, and around some of the city's islands for great views of the city skyline. Don the provided headphones to listen to the guide's audio commentary while passing Old Town, Djurgården, Riddarholmen, and Södermalm. Onboard amenities include free Wi-Fi and a snack bar, where you can purchase a traditional Swedish 'fika' to enjoy while you cruise.

Lots of boat tours can take you around the Stockholm Archipelago, but this one takes you out on a classic yacht designed for optimal sightseeing. Cruise around some of the archipelago's 30,000 islands and take in the views from your guaranteed spot on the open sun deck—no limited seats—while learning about the region's culture and history.

See Stockholm's most important sights from land and sea with this hop-on hop-off combo bus and boat tour. Disembark the bus or boat at all of the stops, or stay onboard and listen to the audio commentary offered in 15 different languages. Explore attractions like Skansen, Royal Palace, Gröna Lund, Vasa Museum, Fjällgatan, City Hall, The ABBA Museum, or Gamla Stan. With a 24- or 72-hour ticket, get a comprehensive overview of the city's history and culture at your own pace.

Cover more ground in less time on a Stockholm bike tour. The city’s central islands are bike-friendly with hundreds of kilometers of cycle paths. But, if you don’t know them, you risk missing the best bits. On this tour, follow your local guide past landmarks and hidden gems, which are often only accessible by bike or foot, and hear their history, too. Stockholm Royal Palace and Gamla Stan are among the highlights.

Learn about Stockholm's haunted history on this ghost tour in the city center. Hear tales of executions, myths, legends, murders, and unsolved mysteries. Follow a guide with a lighted lantern down the narrow alleyways of Stockholm's oldest neighborhood, where history and mystery will come alive through storytelling.

Exclusive 3-Hour Yacht Experience in Stockholm Enjoy a classic 3-hour private yacht tour aboard the 68-foot Italian Benetti Super Delfino, moored at Strandvägen. Cruise for 2 hours through Stockholm’s scenic waterways, passing landmarks like the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan, followed by 1 hour docked. Soft drinks and snacks are included. Enhance your experience with optional add-ons: lunch, dinner, champagne, or cocktails. You can also extend your time onboard or request a visit to specific destinations around the archipelago. Choose from simple food options like sushi, Swedish classics, or fresh seafood from Östermalm Saluhall. We also provide freshly made sandwiches and cinnamon buns from the Butiken on Strandvägen. For a special touch, a Michelin-starred chef can prepare a bespoke five-course meal onboard. Book the base service for your preferred date, and let us customize your perfect yacht experience.

Board a private yacht for the Stockholm archipelago on a cruise exploring some of Stockholm's thousands of islands.With so many islands to choose from it's hard to know where to start, but this private cruise is designed to take in some of the archipelago's most scenic spots, enjoying lunch or dinner on deck as the captain steers past the city’s historic waterfront.

Set out on an unforgettable private charter voyage through Stockholm’s inner archipelago, a perfect blend of city landmarks & untouched nature. Begin in Kungsholmen with photo stops at Stadshuset, then continue around Essingarna & Vinterviken. From there, we head out towards Lovön to see the majestic Drottningholm Palace before anchoring up near Fågelön for an hour, where you can swim or simply relax surrounded by water, forest & sky. Perfect for adventure seekers, nature lovers, couples, and small groups looking for something memorable, relaxing, and uniquely local private charter experience.