The 12 Archipelago Cruises in Stockholm That Earn Their Price

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

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

See Stockholm from a classic archipelago ship on a live-guided cruise in English and Swedish. Choose 1.5, 2.5, or 3 hours, listen to stories about the islands and city, and buy drinks and snacks from the onboard cafeteria. The 2.5-hour trip gives you a good balance of scenery and sightseeing, while winter sailings may include ice views and route changes.

“Excellent tour and fun tour guide ! There was plenty of space to move around check out the views from other areas.”

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2.Archipelago Boat Tour

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

Set out from Skeppsbron beside the Gustav III Statue for a two-hour English-language cruise through Stockholm’s island world. Your guide may be Joel, Jonatan, Natalie, or another member of the team, sharing stories about Swedish life, royalty, local customs, and the islands. Sit indoors or brave the upper deck for wide views. Snacks and drinks are sold on board.

“Beautiful scenery, great boat ride! Sit outside even if it’s cold :)”

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3.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

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

Cruise from Strandvägen through Stockholm’s waterways to Vaxholm and back, with live English commentary on the city, islands, and waterfront landmarks. Expect indoor and outdoor seating, onboard drinks, blankets in cold weather, and a relaxed 2.5-hour ride. Arrive early for the best seats and check the pier number carefully.

“Tour was exactly what it was advertised to be. The boat captain and guide were great and we saw exactly why we had hoped to see.”

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4.2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago

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

Set out from Strandvägen with a guide such as Adam, PJ, or Anders for two fast, scenic hours on Stockholm’s waters. You’ll pass Gamla Stan, Nacka, summer houses, rocky islands, Vaxholm Fortress, and historic bridges. Warm overalls, wind jackets, beanies, and insurance are included, but leave large bags behind.

“Adam was an excellent guide Lots of fun on the boat”

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5.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

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

Meet at 9:00 a.m. in Stockholm, then ride to Dalarö for a full day among pine-covered islands, narrow channels, and open Baltic water. Your guide teaches kayaking, cooks lunch over a campfire, and shares local plants and wildlife. The group has no more than eight people, with equipment and a drybag included.

“Although the weather was not the best, we had a really good time, Daniel was knowledgeable and showed us around the islands.”

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6.Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika

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

Join an English-speaking skipper at Strandvägen for a two-hour RIB ride from Stockholm into the Baltic Sea. You will pass the Nationalmuseum, Gröna Lund, the Vasa Museum, and Waldemarsudde before reaching Fjäderholmarna and Vaxholm Fortress. Waterproof gear, a life vest, and Swedish fika are included.

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

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7.Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour

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

Spend eight hours sailing among Stockholm’s forested islands and bare granite rocks with an English-speaking captain. You may steer the yacht, stop for lunch in a quiet cove, and swim if conditions allow. Captains have included Eric, Erik, Rolf, Lisa, Lasse, Martin, and Lars, though the crew can vary. Meet at Vaxholm Guest Harbor.

“The trip was wonderful. We had sunny weather with a little bit of wind. Martin was a very relaxed skipper. And he served us a lovely lunch. Time for a swim was included, even though the water was quite cold. Any time!”

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8.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

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

Spend eight hours exploring Stockholm’s archipelago by kayak with an English or Swedish-speaking guide. The day includes transport from the Green Trails office, paddling instruction, lunch on a private island, Swedish fika, viewpoints, swimming, and optional cliff jumping. Guides such as Malou, Stevie, Tigho, and Pierre have led memorable outings.

“10/10 if you come to Stockholm and don’t do this you’re an idiot”

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9.Full Day Archipelago Sailing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $344

Meet Green Trails in central Stockholm, then ride to Nynäshamn for nine hours on the water. On a Scampi 30 or Compis 28, you’ll steer, help tack, watch for eagles and seals, stop for lunch in a nature harbor, swim, and hike among the islands with a skipper such as Peter or Sofia.

“We had a great experience sailing with Sofia. Beautiful conditions and a fun and relaxing day out from the city. Really enjoyed the day. Thanks!”

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10.Archipelago Hike to Landsort Lighthouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 9 hours · from $198

Leave central Stockholm with guide Simas or another English, German, or Swedish-speaking guide for a full day on Öja island. Hike about 11 km through rocky coast and forest, visit the 17th-century Landsort Lighthouse and Cold War defenses, and enjoy lunch and fika outdoors. The route can be shortened.

“Simas our guide was really awesome, sharing knowledge about the Island and the lighthouse. He also enlightened us with all the different berries and mushrooms on the track. The ferry ride was good, and we got really lucky with the weather. Overall I recommend!”

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11.1, 2, or 3-Day Kayaking Tour in the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $230

You’ll paddle among Stockholm’s thousands of small islands in a one, two, or three-day sea-kayaking trip led in English by an experienced guide. Beginners receive basic instruction, while longer trips add wild-island camping, cooked meals, and more time among skerries, inlets, wildlife, and open water.

“The activity was great. We do wish it was a little more adventurous.”

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12.Morning Kayak Tour in the Archipelago with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $150

Meet at Vikstensvägen 71 for a short car ride to Stockholm’s archipelago. After safety training, paddle 12 to 18 kilometers through rocky shores, forests, and small islands, mostly in a stable tandem kayak. You’ll stop for an organic campfire lunch and Swedish fika. No prior kayaking experience is needed, but you must swim 200 meters.

“A wonderful day spent in beautiful natural surroundings. Another great thing: our guide made everyone feel like they could paddle – and that's exactly how it turned out ;-)”

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