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15 Boat Tours in Sweden, With the Price and the Catch

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The good boat tours in Sweden go early up here and the winter dates go earliest. Below: the 15 to lock in, what each includes and where they differ.

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 $39

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: Highlights Boat Tour - Boarding at Strömkajen, Gate C
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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

3.Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,542 reviews · from $39

Board at Strömkajen for a 135-minute cruise through Stockholm’s waterways. You’ll pass the Old Town, Södermalm, the Essinge islands, Hammarby Sjöstad, and Royal Djurgården, while recorded commentary explains the city in several languages. The boat has a café, toilets, and limited outdoor seating.

“Good boat, friendly staff, but boat really needs WiFi! My phone wasn’t working and could have used a password to get a map back to hotel. Staff did try to help but were busy. Please bring your own headphones and QR code reader. Lots of languages available for prerecorded audio.”

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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

4.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

5.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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Malmö: Rundan Sightseeing Boat Tour

6.Rundan Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 856 reviews · from $23Best value

Cruise Malmö’s canals for 50 minutes in an open-top boat, passing Kungsparken, the Casino, the Palace, and the Turning Torso. Your English-speaking guide explains the city’s past, notable people, and buildings, often with plenty of humor. Buy pastries or pancakes at the departure café, and bring a picnic basket aboard if you wish.

“We actually missed our time, but we were able to get it rescheduled for an hour after. The boat ride itself was very fun and informative! Make sure to get your camera ready in some of the low bridges if you want to catch the bottle collections!”

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Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour - What you see on the outward journey
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Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

7.Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 639 reviews · from $25

From Strömkajen, board a canal boat for a 50-minute cruise along Djurgården Canal. You’ll pass historic buildings, quiet water, and Stockholm’s skyline while following recorded commentary in English, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Russian. Boats have toilets, a small cafeteria, and limited outdoor seats.

“The boat ride is very nice. The guide is mostly interesting.”

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Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide - The Riksdag and a route larger boats cannot take
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Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide

8.Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $31Top rated

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways in a small, quiet electric boat with a live English-speaking guide. In about 50 minutes, you’ll pass the Royal Palace, Riksdag, Vasa Museum, Djurgården Canal, Gröna Lund, and Gamla Stan. The boat has a roof and blankets for cool weather, and groups are limited to 30 people.

“Wonderful boat tour. The tour guide did an outstanding job explaining key historical facts of the city of Stockholm.”

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Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour - Leaving the palace behind
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Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

9.Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 516 reviews · from $23

Join a 50-minute open electric boat tour from Skeppsbron 2, beside Stockholm Palace. A live English or German-speaking guide points out the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, Nordic Museum, and more as you glide through canals and under low bridges. The small boat has comfortable seating, but bring a layer and expect to sail in rain or shine.

“loved this tour. it was a small boat which seemed a lot more enjoyable than the big ones other tourists are squeezed into, and our guide was very entertaining. learned a lot about Stockholm and had some beautiful views!”

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Gothenburg: City Canal Sightseeing Cruise - Gothenburg’s moat and 17th-century canals
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Gothenburg: City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

10.City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 470 reviews · 50 min · from $30

See Gothenburg from its canals to its harbour on the classic 50-minute Paddan cruise. Guides such as Viktor, Harold, Clara, and Anna mix city history with humor as you pass under 20 low bridges. The open boat has no roof, so bring layers and expect stairs, tight bridge clearances, and weather-dependent comfort.

“Very good little cruise the tour guide was very informative and so funny!”

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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

11.2-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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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Boarding at Strömkajen, Gate C
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Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

12.Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 333 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, circling Södermalm, passing Djurgården, Gamla Stan, City Hall, and Hammerby Sjöstad. English narration plays over the boat speakers, while a smartphone audio guide serves other languages. Bring headphones, charge your phone, and budget extra for café drinks and snacks.

“It was an excellent tour. It is a small boat and there were about 10 guests. The captain was excellent and provided very interesting information about the city. I especially enjoyed getting out at old fort on an island in the harbor.”

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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options - Gamla stan and the Royal Palace
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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

13.Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 273 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Use Red Sightseeing’s red buses and boats to explore Stockholm at your own pace. Ride past Gamla stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Fotografiska, and more. You can stay aboard for the full route or hop off to visit museums and neighborhoods, with audio commentary in 15 languages.

“Great sights, staff very friendly We did get off and visit the ABBA and Vasa museum and stopped for lunch, making it back to hotel on last bus, Full day”

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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast - Your first afternoon onboard
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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast

14.3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 218 reviews · from $147

Sail from Stockholm to Helsinki and back on a two-night Tallink Silja Line cruise. You get a private sea-view cabin, breakfast on both mornings, six hours in Helsinki, and shipboard dining, shops, live music, karaoke, casino entertainment, and sauna access. Choose a classic cabin or a more spacious Deluxe room with a special restaurant breakfast.

“Deluxe bedroom with sea view was perfect, the ship is beautiful and loved the a la carte options, casino shows and lovelly day in heksinki”

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Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour - What you see on the outward journey
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Stockholm Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

15.Stockholm Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 150 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways for about 50 minutes aboard a 100-passenger canal boat. You’ll pass Djurgården, the Vasa Museum, Waldemarsudde, Fjäderholmarna, Södermalm, Slussen, and the Royal Palace area. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages, with free WiFi and departures from Strömkajen.

“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.”

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★ 5.0Grebbestad Boat TourFrom $1779 reviews
★ 5.0Stockholm RIB Speed Boat TourFrom $20025 reviews
★ 5.0A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip CombinedFrom $13554 reviews
★ 5.0RIB Speed Boat Tour and Archipelago Island Visit (4,5h)From $22017 reviews
★ 5.0Private Boat Tour in Stockholm28 reviews
★ 4.5Stockholm Must See – Old Town, boat + Vasa Museum 3h small groupFrom $13534 reviews
★ 3.0Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat Ticket in StockholmFrom $4922 reviews
★ 4.0Stockholm Winter Boat Tour with GuideFrom $2125 reviews
★ 5.0Exclusive Yacht Tour of Stockholm: sunset, dinner, lunch, cruise26 reviews
★ 5.0Cruise port VIP Transfer: Cruise port to Stockholm city center 1-6 Passangers3 reviews
★ 4.0Private Boat Ride in Gothenburg with pickupFrom $1209 reviews
★ 3.5Guided boat tour to Vinga in GothenburgFrom $398 reviews
★ 4.524h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat TourFrom $4018 reviews
★ 4.7Tallinn: 3-Day Roundtrip Cruise to Stockholm With BreakfastFrom $14810 reviews
★ 3.5Sigtuna Guided Boat Tour with Optional MuseumFrom $524 reviews

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