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Dinner Cruises

Embark on an unforgettable dinner cruise aboard the steamships Norrskär and Storskär and experience the Stockholm archipelago. Take a round trip from Strömkajen, or hop on and off at any dock. The entire tour lasts around 4-5 hours. During the summer season, we offer daily departures on weekdays at affordable prices.

The 2025 season begins 9th May.

Dinner at sea

Aboard S/S Norrskär and S/S Storskär

S/S Storskär offers dinner cruises on weekdays throughout the season, while S/S Norrskär offers dinner cruises on weekdays during peak summer, as well as Thursdays and Fridays in spring and autumn.

The ships depart from and return to Strömkajen, below the National Museum. Take a round trip or hop on and off along the way.

Since the cruise is part of Waxholmsbolaget’s public transportation, the ticket prices are affordable. A one-way adult ticket to Vaxholm costs 104 SEK. See the other ticket prices below.

Tickets can only be purchased onboard, however, table reservations can be made via our website. Please note that a table reservation does not guarantee a seat onboard. To secure your spot, you need to be at the location well before departure.

Take a round trip or hop on and off at any dock

All our cruises depart from Strömkajen, below the National Museum.

S/S Storskär’s dinner cruise round trip to Linanäs (purple) departs during spring and autumn from Monday to Thursday at 16:45 and returns at 21:10.

S/S Storskär’s dinner cruise round trip to Väsbystrand (pink) departs during midsummer from Monday to Friday and on Fridays during spring and autumn at 16:45 and returns at 22:10.

S/S Norrskär’s dinner cruise round trip to Ramsö (green) departs during midsummer from Monday to Friday at 18:35 and returns at 22:30, as well as on Thursdays and Fridays during spring and autumn at 18:00 and returns at 21:55.

Our cruises offer several boarding and disembarking options. It’s also perfectly fine to board or disembark, for example, in Vaxholm. See the route on the map to the right. Below you’ll find the current timetables with all the docks for boarding and disembarking.

We also offer departures for the lunch cruise and weekend cruise.

For current disruption information, please visit Waxholmsbolaget’s website.

Our cultural heritage steamships

S/S Storskär

The archipelago’s fastest steamship

What could be more delightful than gliding through the archipelago with the help of a steam engine? Not many would argue! S/S Storskär is the archipelago’s fastest steamship. It has triple expansion and is currently oil-fired. It was built as Strängnäs Express in 1908 in Gothenburg, and in 1939 it was transferred to Waxholmsbolaget. In connection with its hundred-year anniversary, S/S Storskär was designated a cultural heritage steamship. It now operates daily in regular traffic in the inner archipelago from May to September.

S/S Norrskär

Waxholmsbolaget’s Youngest Steamship

S/S Norrskär is Waxholmsbolaget’s youngest steamship, built in 1910 by Eriksbergs Mekaniska Verkstads AB in Gothenburg. It was delivered as Sandhamns Express, featuring a twin compound steam engine, and is also an older sister of S/S Blidösund (1911). Just like S/S Storskär, it was designated a cultural heritage steamship in the year it celebrated its 100th anniversary.

With a restaurant and café onboard, there are great opportunities for a pleasant trip. During the summer, you can also enjoy a ride on S/S Norrskär to the classic Sandhamn in the outer archipelago.

Join us on a culinary journey

In the ships’ historic dining rooms, you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Be sure to book a table for one of our seatings to secure your spot in the dining room.

In the ships’ cafés, you can enjoy lighter meals, freshly baked rolls, fresh pastries, snacks, and ice cream. We also serve coffee/tea, soft drinks, beer, and wine.

Allergies and dietary preferences are important to us; our staff will be happy to answer your questions about our offerings to ensure you feel safe and satisfied.

Frequently asked questions

Both S/S Storskär and S/S Norrskär depart from Strömkajen, located below the National Museum.

Yes, it is possible to board at other docks. See more information and current timetables above.

No, tickets are paid onboard. However, you can book a table in the dining room before your trip. Please note that a table reservation does not guarantee a spot onboard. To ensure a seat, you should arrive in good time before departure.

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a spot onboard, even if you have a table reservation. Our advice is to arrive well in advance of departure.

If you wish to make a reservation for a larger group, you are welcome to contact Blidösundsbolaget either by phone or email. The kitchen will require a pre-order of food, and we will inform you of this when you make the reservation.

Dogs are allowed in designated areas, but they are not allowed in the dining room.

The ships have accessible entrances and toilets, but there are stairs without an elevator to the upper deck where the restaurant is located.

No, the entire ship is considered a restaurant area and is subject to a no-smoking policy.

No, all ships in regular service have been cash-free for several years.

Yes, the transport service card is valid on all of Waxholmsbolaget’s regular routes. You travel for free and can bring a companion at no extra cost.

Don't miss our Lunch, Weekend, and Music Cruises

Lunch Cruises

Step aboard S/S Storskär and experience the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago on a delightful lunch cruise. During a 3.5-hour journey, you have the opportunity to reserve a table in our dining room and enjoy a flavorful lunch while gliding across the sparkling waters, surrounded by idyllic nature.

Weekend Cruises

Join us on a lovely weekend cruise aboard S/S Norrskär or S/S Storskär and discover the archipelago's most picturesque destinations on a full-day tour. Book a table online in our restaurant and enjoy special menus carefully selected for these weekend cruises, making your trip extra flavorful and memorable.

Music Cruises

Experience a magical evening on the water with our music cruises aboard S/S Blidösund. Enjoy live music, a wonderful atmosphere, and the stunning view of the Stockholm Archipelago as you glide across the water. The perfect combination of music, food, and nature – an evening you will never forget.