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15 Best Stockholm Archipelago & Boat Tours

The archipelago cruises off the city quays compared: brunch runs, full-day island loops and the royal canal route for the short window. Thirty thousand islands start where the waterfront ends.

3.Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

Discover Stockholm's stunning archipelago on a 2-hour boat tour from the city center, guided by knowledgeable hosts, offering beautiful scenery and engaging stories.

★ 4.4

“This is an activity not to be missed. The boat is comfortable, with the option to sit either outdoors or indoors (subject to seat availability). Choose outdoor seating if you’re okay with the cold during winter, it offers a fantastic 360° view. The guide had…”

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4.Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

Experience Stockholm from the water on a 135-minute boat tour, enjoying iconic sights, detailed commentary, and a relaxed way to explore the city.

★ 4.2

“Great tour of a lovely city from the water. We opted to not listen to the audio as you'll need internet to access the QR code. The over two hour trip includes being raised up through a lock. Boats are packed so get there early…”

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5.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

Discover Stockholm’s stunning archipelago with this 2.5-hour boat tour, guided by knowledgeable locals, offering scenic views, stories, and photo ops.

★ 4.0

“Fun experience (even in the January cold). The guide was great, and his English was excellent (though the speakers made it hard to understand him sometimes).”

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7.Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Islands Tour

Experience Stockholm's stunning archipelago on a 2-hour boat tour with expert guides, breathtaking views, and authentic Swedish charm for just $34.

★ 4.0

“The tour guide was brilliant! Other staff were quick to resolve an issue on-board with a lady who was raising her voice at other guests and staff. Tour guide was multilingual and pointed out the best photo opportunity spots. Would 100% recommend this tour -…”

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

Discover Stockholm from the water aboard an eco-friendly electric boat with a friendly guide. Enjoy stunning views, historic sights, and a relaxed 50-minute cruise.

★ 5.0

“This tour was excellent and was highlighted by the funny and informative tour guide, Fabian. We were very glad we booked this tour. The seat cushions provided made the ride very comfortable. Fabian made this tour very enjoyable”

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

Explore Stockholm’s archipelago on a 2-hour RIB speed boat tour with knowledgeable guides, stunning island views, and an adrenaline rush for thrill-seekers.

★ 4.9

“I would like to know about any other tours that they could do that might involve on land excursions sampling food and ice cream Also there is an outer island just before the Baltic Sea about an hour’s boat ride away. I would be interested…”

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12.Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

Discover Stockholm from the water with this 2-hour boat tour passing under 15 bridges, featuring charming sights, locks, and panoramic city views.

★ 3.5

“A very great trip, ran very well and you get to see the majority of the sites and areas needed, very good.”

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13.Stockholm: City Cruise with Fresh Pizza

Enjoy a scenic 2-hour boat cruise in Stockholm with fresh pizza, passing landmarks like Vasa Museum and Fjäderholmarna, perfect for relaxed sightseeing.

★ 4.3

“We did this tour last month on 26th September. The crew was very friendly and the night cruise was lovely. It was our first night arriving in Stockholm from a trans-Atlantic flight so it was an easy, chill experience. They also let us pick out…”

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14.Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Tour by Classic Wooden Boat

Experience Stockholm’s stunning archipelago on a classic wooden boat tour with expert guides, passing iconic sights and enjoying authentic Swedish scenery.

★ 4.7

“It was a great experience and the duration of the trip was just so. We saw the city's most popular places and learned a lot about the history of each one. Fabian our guide was the best we could have. Not only did he explain…”

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15.Stockholm-Helsinki Oneway Overnight Cruise with Cabin Stay

Experience a scenic overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki in a private sea-view cabin, enjoying onboard dining, entertainment, and Baltic Sea views.

★ 4.7

“Great Way to Travel from Stockholm to Helsinki My wife and I took the Silja Line from Stockholm to Helsinki and had a wonderful 17-hour journey. The ship was nearly empty—probably due to the off-season—which made for a peaceful, relaxed trip. Our cabin was clean,…”

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More Stockholm Archipelago & Boat Tours

4.6Stockholm-Helsinki Mini Cruise: 2-Night Baltic Getaway41 hours$109 3.5Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$24.03 5.01-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour8 hours (approx.)$223.82 4.9Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic4 - 8 hours$154 3.9Stockholm: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus or Boat with Audio Guide1 - 3 days$27 4.3Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Boat Tour to Fjäderholmarna2 hours$37 4.0Stockholm Royal Djurgården Boat Tour50 minutes (approx.)$36.34 5.0Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour2 hours (approx.)$182.87 4.6From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Tallinn41 hours$52 4.0Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise55 minutes (approx.)$27.96 5.0Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak8 hours (approx.)$212.77 5.0Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika4 to 8 hours (approx.)$171.36 4.9Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour8 hours$372 4.9Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure$203 4.6Stockholm Archipelago: Fun-Day Kayaking with Island Lunch8 hours$204 4.9Stockholm: Archipelago Sailing Adventure with Island Chill9 hours$320 5.0Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$385.12 5.0Stockholm- A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined3 hours (approx.)$135.16 4.6From Stockholm: One-Way Overnight Cruise to Tallinn17 hours$46 4.7Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour w/ Vasa Museum & Boat Ride3 - 4 hours$137 4.5Stockholm Must See – Old Town, boat + Vasa Museum 3h small group3 hours (approx.)$135.69 5.0Private Boat Tour in Stockholm2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$679.13 5.0PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$264.07 5.0Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal6 hours (approx.)$193.60

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Fourteen islands in the city and thirty thousand more offshore.