Getting ashore
Stockholm is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Stockholm, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
Sweden
Cruises from Stockholm
Stockholm is a cruise embarkation gateway with moderate cruise traffic, typically smaller vessels, and departures mostly from June through August.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Cruises start or end here
Smaller ships
What to expect in Stockholm
How much time will you have?
About 12h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 14h 30m in Stockholm, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Stockholm get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 38% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,250 passengers
- Busy day: 10,500+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 38% of days
When to cruise from Stockholm
Cruises depart during 10 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from June through August.
Most cruise traffic clusters from June through August, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Where Stockholm fits into a cruise
Cruises from Stockholm most commonly head into Baltic Sea itineraries, often starting with Copenhagen and Tallinn .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Stockholm typically carry around 1,338 guests, with MSC Magnifica, Explora IV, and Regal Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Magnifica 67 calls
- 2 Explora IV 16 calls
- 3 Regal Princess 16 calls
- 4 Norwegian Jewel 12 calls
- 5 Seabourn Quest 12 calls
- 6 Viking Saturn 12 calls
Next port calls
Nov 21 Le Commandant Charcot
Nov 22 Le Commandant Charcot
Nov 25 Le Commandant Charcot
Dec 13 Le Commandant Charcot
Jan 5 Le Commandant Charcot
Best current deals from Stockholm
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Seven Seas Mariner
Stockholm → Helsinki (Helsingfors) → Hamburg → IJmuiden/Velsen
Jun 20, 2027 · 10 nights
$9,249 suite · $925/night
28% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Dawn
Stockholm → Helsinki (Helsingfors) → Ystad → Copenhagen
Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights
$7,200 suite · $1,029/night
61% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Nova
Stockholm → Helsinki (Helsingfors) → Warnemünde → Copenhagen
May 27, 2028 · 8 nights
$6,300 suite · $788/night
44% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Nova
Stockholm → Helsinki (Helsingfors) → Rønne → Copenhagen
Jun 24, 2028 · 7 nights
$7,200 suite · $1,029/night
44% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Nova
Stockholm → Tallinn → Warnemünde → Copenhagen
Jul 15, 2028 · 12 nights
$10,200 suite · $850/night
44% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Spirit
Stockholm → Helsinki (Helsingfors) → Lysekil → IJmuiden/Velsen
Jul 19, 2028 · 10 nights
$6,300 suite · $630/night
69% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Stockholm
Northern Europe
Helsinki → Visby → Karlskrona + 4 more
10 nights · Next Jun 20
From $9,249 suite · $925/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Baltic Sea · Arctic
Helsinki → Tallinn → Riga + 3 more
7 nights · Next Jul 4
From $7,100 suite · $1,014/night
Best departure: 61% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Norwegian Fjords · Northern Europe
Copenhagen → Aarhus → Skagen + 5 more
12 nights · Next Aug 2
From $8,700 suite · $725/night
Best departure: 62% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Northern Europe
Helsinki → Tallinn → Visby + 7 more
Next Jun 2
From $11,699 suite · $975/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Baltic Sea · Norwegian Fjords
Tallinn → Gdańsk → Karlskrona + 6 more
Next Jun 10
From $11,299 balcony · $807/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Norwegian Fjords
Copenhagen → Warnemünde → Kristiansand + 2 more
8 nights · Next Jun 17
From $1,569 oceanview · $196/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Stockholm
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Stockholm?
October currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Stockholm.
When do cruises from Stockholm usually get expensive?
June is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Stockholm.
What itineraries are most common from Stockholm?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Stockholm include Baltic Sea Circuit via Helsinki, Visby & Warnemünde, Baltic Sea Circuit via Helsinki, Tallinn & Riga, and Norwegian Fjords Passage via Copenhagen & Eidfjord.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Stockholm?
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