Archipelago Boat Tours
Activities and tickets
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How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
Reviews
Which Stockholm Archipelago Tour Should You Choose?
Stockholm's archipelago has more than 30,000 islands, so picking the right boat tour can feel tricky. On Alle Travel you can book a wide range of archipelago tours to match any budget, schedule or taste - from short sightseeing cruises to full-day sailing trips with lunch included. Every tour comes with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and the best price available online. Compare the options below to find the cruise that fits your trip.
| Cruise Name | Price | What's Included | Duration | Group Size | Ship | Program / Route | Sights You'll See | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide | from €34.21 | Boat cruise, live English guide, mobile ticket, stroller accessible. Not included: hotel transfer | 1.5–3 hours | Up to 350 persons | Not named, large sightseeing boat with onboard cafeteria | Cruise past key islands and coastal scenery, guide covers history and nature of the area | Djurgården, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, Tegelön | N/A (no rating shown on page) |
| 2-hour Stockholm Archipelago Boat Tour | €33.50 | Boat cruise, local English guide, restroom onboard. Not included: food and drinks | 2 hours | Up to 60 persons | Not named, generic river cruise ship | Departs Skeppsbron next to the Gustav III Statue, guide covers sights, the boat, the Swedish royal family and local traditions | Djurgården, Fjäderholmarna (birthplace of the Absolut Vodka story), Stora Höggarn, Tegelön, Granholmen | 4.8/5 (1,110 reviews) — friendly, knowledgeable guides, warm blankets in cold weather, can be crowded |
| Archipelago Highlights by Boat with Guide | from €34.21 | Live guided commentary, onboard café, restroom, free WiFi. Not included: hotel transfer | 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes | Up to 70 persons | Not named, classic vessel with indoor seating and open-air sun deck | Departs Strömkajen near the Royal Palace, short inner-archipelago cruise past iconic landmarks | Gamla Stan (Old Town), Skeppsholmen, Fotografiska | 4.7/5 (1,251 reviews) — informative and entertaining guide, punctual, some found the tour too short, cold onboard |
| Stockholm Archipelago Experience with Ferry & Swedish Fika | €58.89 (min. 2 participants) | Live guide, ferry ride, guided walking tour, traditional Swedish fika included. Not included: lunch, personal expenses | 4.5 hours | Up to 10 persons | SL public commuter ferry to Vaxholm | Meet at Blasieholmen, ferry to Vaxholm, guided walking tour of Vaxholm town, traditional Swedish fika, ferry back | Blasieholmen, Vaxholm town (harbor, historic streets, colorful wooden houses, fortress town) | 4.7/5 (1,110 reviews) — guide Olivia praised repeatedly, charming fika café in a garden setting |
| Stockholm Archipelago Guided Tour on Historic Ship with Fika | €31.57 | 2-hour guided cruise, Swedish fika onboard (1 hot drink + 1 pastry per person), life jackets, free time to explore the vessel. Not included: hotel transfer, gratuities | 2 hours | Up to 350 persons | M/S Vindhem, historic vessel | Departs Skeppsbron by the Royal Palace, glides through the Djurgården Canal toward the islands, live guide shares maritime history and island life stories | Skeppsbron, Djurgården Canal, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, Tegelön | 4.9/5 (1,856 reviews) — guide Paula praised by name, fika called a highlight, comfortable ship |
| Stockholm Archipelago Guided Island Cruise With Craft Beer | €52.59 | 2-hour guided cruise, craft beer served onboard, life jackets. Not included: food, hotel transfer, extra purchases | 2 hours | Up to 350 persons | M/S Vindhem, historic vessel | Departs Skeppsbron by the Royal Palace, glides through the Djurgården Canal, guide shares stories of royal summer retreats and maritime traditions | Djurgården, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, Tegelön | 5.0/5 (228 reviews) — guide Paula praised again, craft beer and fika called a highlight |
| Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour | €326.61 | Professional yacht crew, sailing equipment, lunch, drinks, coffee and snacks included. Not included: ferry/transport to Vaxholm, gratuities, hotel transfer | 8 hours | Up to 10 persons | Modern sailing yacht, crewed | Meet skipper at Vaxholm ferry port, safety briefing, sail into the archipelago with guests helping to steer, fika break, island stop with swim, traditional Swedish lunch, afternoon sailing, return to Vaxholm | Broader Stockholm Archipelago, remote islands, small fishing villages | 4.9/5 (1,417 reviews) — skipper Håkan praised by name, hands-on sailing enjoyed by all ages, lunch called excellent |
| Archipelago Shrimp Cruise | €47.43 | Unlimited eco-certified shrimp, welcome drink and snacks, onboard café. Not included: dessert, drinks | 3 hours (evening) | Up to 70 persons | Not named, river cruise ship with sundeck | Evening cruise from Nybrokajen with sunset views, all-you-can-eat shrimp dinner, brief stop at Vaxholm Citadel | Stockholm Archipelago, Vaxholm Citadel | 4.9/5 (1,375 reviews) — generous shrimp portions, attentive crew, good value, one note on shared tables |
| Archipelago Cruise Guided Tour | €35.09 | Boat cruise, all fees and taxes, guide, restroom onboard. Not included: alcoholic beverages, snacks | 2 hours | Up to 75 persons | Not named, generic river cruise ship | Departs in front of the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan, passes the Monument to King Gustav III, guide shares insights on the royal family and local customs | Monument to King Gustav III, Fjäderholmarna, Skurusundet | 4.7/5 (712 reviews) — guide Pedro praised by name, well-organized boarding, one complaint about a departure delay |
| Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Classic Wooden Boat with Guide | €35.09 | Boat cruise, soft drinks for purchase, restroom onboard, blankets available. Not included: alcoholic beverages (none served) | 1 hour 45 minutes | Up to 60 persons | Classic wooden boat, partially open design | Departs Gamla Stan near the Gustav III statue, route through the Djurgården Canal, Östermalm, Skeppsholmen, Nacka, Hammarby Sjöstad, Gröna Lund and Södermalm | Gamla Stan, Royal Palace, Östermalm, Skeppsholmen, Royal Djurgården, Fjäderholmarna, Nacka Strand, Hammarby Sjöstad, Danvikshem, Gröna Lund, Södermalm/Fotografiska | 4.9/5 (983 reviews) — multiple named guides praised (Tessa, Anton, Ian, Heide, Jana), captain Karl mentioned |