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Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Adventure
1 day
About this activity
Make your own way by ferry or bus from central Stockholm to Vaxholm, a pretty coastal town edging the stunning Stockholm Archipelago. Meet your skipper for the day at the ferry port at 9.30am.
Receive a safety briefing and watch as the crew navigates the yacht into the archipelago! Europe’s largest archipelago is a lovely collection of 30,000 natural islands and skerries that are crying out to be explored. As you cruise, you’ll soon understand how legends have emerged about the islands’ fairies and elves, and why parts of the archipelago are nominated for UNESCO World Heritage and National Park status.
Glide narrow straits lined with 19th-century houses and traverse bigger bays to reach more remote islands. Many are uninhabited yet accessible for landing, giving your yacht the freedom to roam anywhere!
Refuel with a traditional fika of coffee and snacks, and assist the crew in handling the vessel. Then, take the helm guided by the professionals around you! Pick up the basics of navigation and hear about the history and wildlife of the archipelago from your skipper.
Later, your yacht will stop at a picturesque island where you can go ashore and explore, swim in the fresh waters, and then enjoy a tasty lunch prepared on board, accompanied by refreshing drinks.
Continue sailing after lunch and return to Vaxholm at around 6pm, where your sailing adventure ends. Return to Stockholm straightaway, enjoy dinner in Vaxholm (own expense) and return later, or perhaps hop on the classic steamboat dinner cruise that sails from Vaxholm back to the capital (own expense).
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Receive a safety briefing and watch as the crew navigates the yacht into the archipelago! Europe’s largest archipelago is a lovely collection of 30,000 natural islands and skerries that are crying out to be explored. As you cruise, you’ll soon understand how legends have emerged about the islands’ fairies and elves, and why parts of the archipelago are nominated for UNESCO World Heritage and National Park status.
Glide narrow straits lined with 19th-century houses and traverse bigger bays to reach more remote islands. Many are uninhabited yet accessible for landing, giving your yacht the freedom to roam anywhere!
Refuel with a traditional fika of coffee and snacks, and assist the crew in handling the vessel. Then, take the helm guided by the professionals around you! Pick up the basics of navigation and hear about the history and wildlife of the archipelago from your skipper.
Later, your yacht will stop at a picturesque island where you can go ashore and explore, swim in the fresh waters, and then enjoy a tasty lunch prepared on board, accompanied by refreshing drinks.
Continue sailing after lunch and return to Vaxholm at around 6pm, where your sailing adventure ends. Return to Stockholm straightaway, enjoy dinner in Vaxholm (own expense) and return later, or perhaps hop on the classic steamboat dinner cruise that sails from Vaxholm back to the capital (own expense).
Included
- 8-hour sailing experience aboard a modern yacht
- Supervision from a professional yachting crew
- Use of an inflatable life jacket and sailing equipment
- Rain gear (if needed)
- Lunch and drinks
- Coffee and snacks
Not included
- Ferry/Transportation to/from Vaxholm Harbour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- In case of changeable weather, it is recommended you bring an extra set of clothes
- Bring warm outerwear, a swimsuit, a towel, sensible footwear, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Children must be at least 12 years old to join the tour
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests to operate, in the event that number is not reached you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
- Maximum weight: 150 kg
Features
Tourism
85%
Aquatic
80%
Original
35%
Adrenaline
30%
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Unbeatable. Best tour I've taken on Viator!
6 of us and two additional passengers sailed with Martin for the day. We learned a bit of sailing, had a great lunch and overall had a fantastic time. I would highly recommend spending the day doing this. You we a part of Sweden you would otherwise miss.
Martin the skipper was amazing. He took us round many islands and nice spots in the archipelago. It is well worth it.
It was OK. I thought it was very expensive for the actual experience itself, but I guess that's the nature of sailing around in somebody's private boat. I think the company which runs the holiday has several different private boat owners who run the day, so you get whichever boat owner has been allocated for that day. I quite enjoyed it as I like being on water, but might try just getting the ferry-hopping in the archipelago next time. Note: Whatever the weather before you get on the boat, you should be prepared for very stong sun, very strong wind, and cold.
Great host and itinerary. It was unlucky that there was hardly any wind for sailing that day.