Hi all -
I tried to search the forum but didn't see much info. There are a bunch of private boat operators operating out of Stockholm. Has anyone booked one for an archipelago tour? Wondering about the pros and cons vs Stromma other than the obvious: higher cost! We're traveling in late August.
Thanks,
Michael
In 2024 we took the Cinderella II Stromma boat from Stockholm to Vaxholm. We loved the view of the archipelago from the upper deck. It was a 50 minute boat ride to Vaxholm with 2 stops. We purchased one way tickets in advance for a certain time. Some passengers on the Cinderella II were going on to other places in the archipelago. Vaxholm was very charming and we enjoyed it.
Returning to Stockholm from Vaxholm we took the Waxholmbolaget boat, an older wooden boat. We took whatever boat was going to Stockholm when we wanted to depart and paid on board and showed our ticket when we disembarked in Stockholm.
We did not research any private boat operators, so I cannot speak to that. The Stromma Cinderella II boat was great.
Just returned from Sweden. We took the Stromma 2 1/2 hour Archipelago Cruise and thought it was one of the best guided cruises we've ever been on. Live guide (very personable and approachable), small canteen and sit down restaurant, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating.
