The 4 Best Sailing Trips in Sweden

1.Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking captain at Vaxholm Guest Harbor for an eight-hour yacht trip through Stockholm’s forested islands and granite skerries. You may steer the boat, stop for lunch in a quiet cove, and swim if conditions allow. The captain provides sailing guidance, snacks, rain gear, and local stories.

“Fabulous Caotain boat and small number of visitors - meant for beautiful sailing around the islands - lovely lunch stop and swimming place too.”

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2.Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour

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

Meet your skipper in Vaxholm at 9:30 am for an eight-hour sail through Stockholm’s island world. You can help steer, learn basic navigation, stop for a swim and island walk, and enjoy Swedish fika, lunch, and drinks. Skippers may include Martin, Håkan, Joachim, or Eric.

“What a fabulous day with Martin exploring the archipelago. He was so knowledgeable and we had a very full day sailing. It was so fun getting the sails up!! A fabulous experience that I would highly recommend.”

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3.Full Day Archipelago Sailing Tour with Lunch

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

Meet Green Trails in central Stockholm, then transfer to Nynäshamn for a small-group sailing day with up to eight people. With skippers such as Peter and Sofia, you can steer, help tack, spot sea life, swim, hike, and eat lunch in a sheltered island bay.

“Sofia was our captain and she was absolutely fantastic. Even with rain in the morning, we loved this experience, and were impressed with pulling into a bay to explore a little island and have lunch. My favorite spot was at the front of the boat.”

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4.Exclusive Yacht Tour of Stockholm: sunset, dinner, lunch, cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Book M/Y Gaia for a private three-hour Stockholm yacht outing for up to 12 people. Marcus or Ola may host, with drinks and snacks before and after a one-hour harbor cruise past the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan, Djurgården, and Fjäderholmarna.

“Marcus was an excellent host! I would highly recommend this experience. The scenery is amazing and the boat has many different areas to relax and enjoy the views.”

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