Sweden Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
60 ships from 23 cruise lines
Sweden cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 340 upcoming sailings on 60 ships from 23 cruise lines visiting Sweden, calling at 16 places. Cruises can start in Stockholm and end in Stockholm. Of 340 upcoming sailings, 58 start in Sweden and 52 end there. More Northern Europe & the Baltics cruises.
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See every Sweden cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Sweden
Sweden combines deep Baltic heritage, extraordinary nature, and a refined design culture. This package covers Sweden’s essential geography, history, culture, ports, and cruise options—with particular attention to the Göta Canal as an antidote to crowded coach tours. The tone is realistic: big-ship ports are efficient but busy; the canal is slow; Swedish weather requires flexibility. For a milestone traveler who values quiet depth over postcard volume, Sweden is an excellent fit.
Typical routes
- Baltic, Archipelago, and Heritage Ports
- West Sweden, Öresund, and Inland Waterways
Ports overview
Most Baltic cruises call at Stockholm and Visby, with smaller stops at Kalmar, Karlskrona, Gothenburg, or Malmö. Stockholm is the heavy hitter for museums and the archipelago; Visby is the medieval gem; Gothenburg is the west-coast gateway and the start of the Göta Canal. Port infrastructure is generally good, but Visby is a tender port and Stockholm sometimes uses an outer dock.
Cruise season
Göta Canal: late May to mid-September. Baltic cruises: May through September, with a short shoulder season in April and October. Northern Sweden: winter for northern lights, summer for midnight sun.
Find your Sweden sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Sweden, earliest departure first.
15 Days Copenhagen, Denmark Round Trip
Visits Sweden. Also visits Denmark, Poland, Germany
Seabourn Quest
26 Days Copenhagen, Denmark Round Trip
Visits Sweden. Also visits Denmark, Poland, Germany
Seabourn Quest
8 Days One-Way from Copenhagen to Dover
Visits Sweden. Also visits Denmark, Poland, Germany
Seabourn Quest
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29 Days One-Way from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Visits Sweden. Also visits Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland
ms Nieuw Statendam
11 Days One-Way from Copenhagen to Helsinki
Visits Sweden. Also visits Denmark, Germany, Poland
Oceania Insignia
10 Days One-Way from Kiel to Hamburg
Visits Sweden. Also visits Germany, Finland, Estonia
Queen Victoria
29 Days One-Way from Copenhagen to Boston
Visits Sweden. Also visits Denmark, Finland, Estonia
Caribbean Princess
15 Days Hamburg, Germany Round Trip
Visits Sweden. Also visits Germany, United Kingdom, Norway
MSC Explora 4
9 Days One-Way from Copenhagen to Fredrikstad
Visits Sweden. Also visits Denmark, Norway
Le Champlain
15 Days Southampton, United Kingdom Round Trip
Visits Sweden. Also visits United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark
MSC Explora 4
43 Days One-Way from Southampton to New York
Visits Sweden. Also visits United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark
MSC Explora 4
8 Days One-Way from Dover to Copenhagen
Visits Sweden. Also visits United Kingdom, Belgium, Norway
Seabourn Quest
Where Sweden cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Stockholm (269) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Stockholm (269)
Ships by type: 55 ocean 5 expedition 3 ro-pax ferry · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Sweden cruise
Sweden cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Sweden cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Sweden cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Sweden?
16 Sweden places are visited by 60 ships from 23 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Sweden cruise?
Göta Canal: late May to mid-September. Baltic cruises: May through September, with a short shoulder season in April and October. Northern Sweden: winter for northern lights, summer for midnight sun.
Sources and further reading
Background on Sweden draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Britannica: Sweden
- Wikipedia: Sweden
- Visit Sweden: Official travel guide to Sweden
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Sweden – Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
- Göta Canal: Göta Canal – Sweden
- Visit Stockholm: Official visitor guide to Stockholm
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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