Stockholm Archipelago Cruises: The 15 Best Boats Out

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic archipelago ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,798 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Cruise Stockholm’s island-rich archipelago aboard a classic ship with live guides, scenic views, onboard café, and 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour options.

“Really enjoyable trip. We did a similar excursion a few days earlier in Gothenburg and found this to be much more interesting. Gothenburg was more Industrial whereas Stockholm was more appealing visually. I did notice I had the queasy land-legs situation this time so maybe a bit more choppy Stockholm-side…”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

2.Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39Best value

See Stockholm’s islands, hear local stories, and enjoy open-water views on a two-hour archipelago cruise from the city center.

“A great boat tour if you want to explore more outside of Stockholm. Tour guide is amazing. Definitely recommend!”

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

3.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,125 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Cruise from Stockholm to Vaxholm for island views, local stories, warm seating, and practical tips on weather, timing, and boat comfort.

“What an enjoyable excursion! We loved every minute and learned a lot. I recommend this for all visitors to Stockholm.”

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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide

4.Archipelago cruise with guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,002 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Review of Gothenburg’s 2.5-hour archipelago cruise, with harbor views, Älvsborg Fortress, island scenery, guide tips, and practical advice.

“We really enjoyed our boat trip on the St Erik , a lovely old boat . It was interesting travelling down the river to the sea and once in the archipelago it was very relaxing sailing past the islands . The guide was great with just enough information . We also thought the bar provided nice snacks and a great variety of drinks which we enjoyed . We had sun an blue sky all the way and it was just perfect”

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Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago

5.2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 396 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Race from Stockholm to Vaxholm through rocky islands, summer homes, and city views on this thrilling two-hour RIB archipelago tour.

“Wow! What an awesome experience!! Adam was a phenomenal guide!!! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this tour. Adam was knowledgeable, polite, and hilarious! We learned a lot about Swedish history while also enjoying beautiful views and my favorite part: the fast ride! Adam was a very skilled pilot and incredible host. Book this tour if you’re coming to Stockholm!! 10/10 would recommend!”

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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

6.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Top rated

Paddle Stockholm’s wild archipelago with a small group, campfire lunch, expert instruction, island stops, and Baltic scenery.

“Great family experience. We loved it! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was smooth from start to finish.”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

7.Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · from $121

Kayak calm waters to Vaxholm, spot wildlife, enjoy Swedish fika or a BBQ lunch, and explore Stockholm’s archipelago with a small expert-led group.

“It was wonderful to paddle around. Jennifer, our guide, was delightful and helpful. Loved the delicious lunch.”

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Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour

8.Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $182

Ride Stockholm’s archipelago at 42 knots, passing islands, summer homes, and Vaxholm on a warm, small-group RIB tour.

“WOW! What a rush! This boat moves and is very stable! Adam, our guide & Captain, was excellent, funny and very knowledgeable. Great tour around the islands, fantastic way to see Stockholm from the water.”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

9.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Paddle Stockholm’s archipelago with a small group, island lunch, fika, wildlife, and round-trip transport from central Stockholm.

“Loved the trip. Patrick was the guide and he was very helpful and patient. I think we kayaked for 12-13 km and had a short hiking trip as well on one of the island. The weather was very good and taking a halt at the sandy beach was a cherry on top. We enjoyed the vegetarian lunch and fika was also very good. It was a great experience overall, would definitely do it again with other friends. P.S: The trivia told by Patrick was also very interesting and thanks for the driving tips :)”

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Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika

10.Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · from $196

Race from Stockholm to the archipelago on a RIB speedboat, passing museums, islands, Vaxholm Fortress, and stopping for Swedish fika.

“I really enjoyed this. This activity is a great way to see a different side of Stockholm.”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

11.Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Kayak around Vaxholm’s islands, see a 16th-century fortress, enjoy Swedish fika, and explore the archipelago with a small group.

“This was such a great experience. Our tour guide was amazing. He was patient calm and very knowledgeable about the land. We felt safe and in good hands the whole time. The views were unbelievable and we throughly enjoyed our fika break! Would absolutely do this trip again!”

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Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour

12.Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 8 hours · from $372

Spend eight hours sailing Stockholm’s islands, with lunch, swimming, and hands-on sailing in a small group of up to 10.

“Despite a bit of rain, this was an excellent trip. The Captains (Rolf and Lisa) were great. The lunch was excellent. The boat, at 48.5feet, was spacious and comfortable. We took the ferry from in front of the Grand Hotel to Vaxholm which took 55 minutes and it was also interesting. I highly recommend this trip if you are adventurous.”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

13.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Paddle Stockholm’s rugged archipelago, eat island lunch, swim, hike, and spot wildlife on this guided eight-hour kayak tour.

“The weather was very nice, the scene is beautiful. We have done a total 10km kayaking with enough time to sun bathing and swimming. The water is super clean and clear, we could see the bottom of the water. Viktor is a very nice guide that he prepared lots of food and drinks for us during the trip. He also cares a lot about whether we enjoy the trip and adjust the trip. Overall, I enjoyed the kayaking experience a lot.”

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Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

14.Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Cruise Gothenburg’s harbor, forts, and islands with an English guide, scenic views, onboard fika or lunch, and practical booking tips.

“There's always some confusion with this tour in terms of it's starting point and unless you have a prebooked ticket it's very to get a place in the boat e.g. city pass. The tour itself it's okay the archipelago it's not as beautiful as in the Stockholm area. It's an okay experience.”

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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

15.Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,629

Review of Sweden’s 5-day guided kayak and wild-camping tour, with island routes, meals, gear, transport, price, and practical tips.

“This was one of the best trips I have ever taken! The guides were incredible, the gear was top notch, the food was UNBELIEVABLY good. The group I had on the trip was so fun. Really relaxing yet fun adventure. Cannot recommend Do The North enough!”

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