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The 15 Best Stockholm Archipelago Boat Tours

39 tours  ·  from $39

Thirty thousand islands start at the end of the quay. The 15 below cover the short inner-archipelago loops, the longer sailings out to the summer houses and the fast RIB runs, with prices and hours.

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic ship, not a sightseeing bus on water
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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

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

See Stockholm from the water on a classic Stromma archipelago ship, with live commentary in English and Swedish. Choose a 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour cruise through the city’s island-dotted waters. Guides such as Erik, David, and Christopher have made these trips lively and informative, while the onboard café, restrooms, WiFi, and indoor seating add comfort.

“4xA Amazing views Amazing guide Amazing fun Amazon time ❤️”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat beside the Gustav III Statue
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

2.Archipelago Boat Tour

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

Join a two-hour English boat tour from Skeppsbron and cruise past Djurgården Canal, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön. Guides such as Joel, Natalie, and Johannes mix Swedish history, royal stories, local customs, and humor. Choose an indoor seat or brave the upper deck for wide views.

“Very informative with breath taking views. Really enjoyed it!”

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide - The best and worst seasons for this cruise
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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

Sail from Strandvägen through Stockholm’s canals and inner archipelago to Vaxholm and back in about 2.5 hours. A live English guide explains the city, islands, homes, and history. Seating is first come, first served, with indoor warmth, outdoor views, blankets, and drinks available.

“We went mid Nov so the outside weather was quite cold but meant that the 2pm start gave us a lovely sunset to watch as we travelled. It was warm inside with additional covered seating. The guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. I would recommend.”

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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide - Passing Älvsborg Fortress by boat
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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide

4.Archipelago cruise with guide

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

Board at Lilla Bommen for a 2.5-hour guided cruise through Gothenburg Harbor, past Älvsborg Fortress and out among the southern archipelago. M/S Carl Michael Bellman or M/S S:t Erik provides indoor seating, open decks, toilets, and a café. Commentary is given in Swedish and English.

“We were a group of 10 who booked and enjoyed this trip. Boat had a lovely interior with food and drink available and the deck had plenty of seating for travellers too. The staff gave a good safety briefing, and informative updates at key points of our trip. The captain was happy to talk through the more complex details of navigation, and also showed us some seals he had seen on a trip the previous day. Crew were friendly and took a few group shots for us. A really worthwhile thing to do while in Gothenburg! So glad we did this.”

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Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago - Södermalm and Nacka: the city gives way
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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

Set out from Strandvägen on a two-hour RIB ride through Stockholm’s waterways and archipelago. You’ll pass Gamla Stan, Nacka, Vaxholm Fortress, island summer homes, rocky shores, and Djurgårdsbrunnscanal. Guides such as Adam, PJ, Anders, and Anton mix Swedish history with fast, wave-bouncing boat work. Warm overalls and wind gear are provided.

“Adam was an awesome guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about Stockholm as well as a great guide on the water with amazing boat skills. Would recommend- worth every penny :)”

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Kristiansand: Express Archipelago Tour by RIB Speedboat - Three speed settings, from calm water to full throttle
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Kristiansand: Express Archipelago Tour by RIB Speedboat

6.Express Archipelago Tour by RIB Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 334 reviews · 55 min · from $124

Meet Nature Norway beside the small bridge in Nodeviga for a 55-minute RIB ride through Kristiansand’s islands. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide mixes fast open-water runs with slower passes by pine woods, rocky shores, historic sites, and wooden homes. Life jackets are required, and flotation suits, jackets, and goggles may be available in cold or windy weather.

“It was a great mix of speed on open water and cruising through the islands looking at the scenery and how people live in this beautiful area”

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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Island stops and time away from the paddle
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

7.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

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

Meet at 9:00 am in Stockholm, drive to Dalarö, and spend the day kayaking between quiet Baltic islands. A guide such as Marcus, Andrew, Lucas, or Daniel provides instruction, safety help, nature notes, and a campfire lunch with Swedish snacks. Groups are capped at eight, and all equipment plus a drybag are supplied.

“Loved this! Great guide, fabulous scenery, and those wild boar sausages were to die for….amazing tour, we’ll be back!”

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Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour - From Strandvägen to the open water
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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

Join Rib Stockholm for a two-hour RIB ride from Strandvägen to Vaxholm and back. Guides such as Adam, Anders, Marie, Martin, and William combine local stories with bursts of speed reaching 42 knots. Warm overalls, hats, goggles, and life jackets are provided, but you should be comfortable climbing into and out of the boat.

“Absolutely worth every dollar! Adam was amazing. So much better than every other boat options. You get an amazing view of the islands! Every “seat” is a good seat. They also have many different clothing options to protect you from Swedish weather. 10/10”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak - A route with more than paddling
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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

9.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

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

Spend about eight hours kayaking through Stockholm’s Baltic archipelago, with transport from central Stockholm, a beginner-friendly safety course, lunch on an island, Swedish fika, and time for a short walk. Groups are capped at eight, with roughly three or four paddlers per guide.

“Excellent guide, high quality kayaking equipment, the meal was delicious. Very convenient way of seeing some of Sweden's natural beauty!”

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Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika - Stockholm’s waterfront sights arrive at speed
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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

Meet your English-speaking skipper at Strandvägen and speed from Stockholm’s waterfront toward Fjäderholmarna and Vaxholm. You’ll pass Nationalmuseum, Gröna Lund, the Vasa Museum, and Waldemarsudde before reaching rocky islands and fishing villages. Waterproof gear, a life vest, and a fika break with a soft drink and pastry are included.

“Best activity I have ever been!!! Great speed, you have to hang on really! Beautyful surroundings!!”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika - Paddling with a small group
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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

Paddle calm Baltic waters around Vaxholm in a group of eight or fewer. Guides such as Sam, Carl, Jenny, and Iben share local stories, adjust the pace for beginners, and serve coffee, tea, snacks, and fika on an island. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, spray skirts, and waterproof bags are included.

“Karl was an excellent guide, very welcoming and knowledgeable. We had a relaxing day out on the water, minimal boat traffic and a fairly easy kayak around some of the archipelago. I took about an hour to get there from the Stockholm central station but it was very easy by train and bus (or ferry to Vaxholm and then bus).”

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Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour - Reaching Vaxholm from central Stockholm
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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

Meet your English-speaking captain at Vaxholm Guest Harbor for an eight-hour yacht trip among Stockholm’s forested islands and bare rock islets. You may help steer under supervision, stop for lunch in a quiet cove, and swim if conditions allow. Lunch, snacks, life jackets, and rain gear are included, but transport from Stockholm is not.

“Captain Eric was fantastic! He engaged everyone in the group and made for a wonderful day learning about sailing! We all had the opportunity to steer the boat! We had one of the best weather days with perfect wind and sun and enjoyed the whole experience!”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure - From central Stockholm to the water in 30 minutes
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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

13.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

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

Meet your English- or Swedish-speaking guide at The Green Trails office, then ride by minivan to the islands for a full day of kayaking, swimming, island walks, lunch, and Swedish fika. Guides such as Malou, Stevie, Tigho, Viktor, and Pierre have led the trip. Expect about 10 kilometers on the water, weather permitting.

“It was an amazing fay in the archipelago. We were almost alone in the nature. We saw many animals. I recommend”

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Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg - Passing Älvsborg Fortress from the water
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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

Leave Gothenburg’s city center by boat for a 2.5-hour cruise past Älvsborg Fortress, Styrsö, Fiskebäcksbadet, and Oscar II’s Fort. A Swedish and English guide provides commentary, while an optional reserved seat with traditional fika or lunch makes the trip more comfortable.

“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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Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour - Starting in Vaxholm at 9:30 am
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Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour

15.Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $385

Meet your skipper in Vaxholm at 9:30 am for eight hours aboard a modern yacht. You can help sail, steer, swim, explore an island, and enjoy Swedish fika, lunch, drinks, and snacks. Skippers such as Martin, Håkan, Joachim, and Eric are praised for patient instruction, but wind and weather shape the day.

“It was my first time sailing and got the opportunity to have a full experience thanks to our operator. He took us around the archipielago visiting several sites, we docked in an Island for a nice afternoon lunch and fika and headed back to our pick up point.”

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