Grand Sweden Cruise on the Göta Kanal

Premium cruise on the Göta Canal

The six-day Grand Sweden Cruise on the Göta Canal is our absolute premium cruise and a particular favorite of our international guests looking for an unforgettable way of experiencing the Swedish nature and culture. M/S Diana or M/S Wilhelm Tham takes you from Gothenburg to Stockholm or the other way around, Sweden’s two largest cities and unmissable tourist destinations in their own right.

We make nine stops over the course of our cruise to explore the stunning surroundings and sights along the route with guided excursions or sightseeing on your own; the choice is entirely up to you. And of course, full board with excellent breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board the ship is included.

Experience the beauty of the Göta Canal in six days

Let the cruise aboard the M/S Diana or M/S Wilhelm Tham transport you back to the relaxed and leisurely way of travelling of the late 19th century when the journey was as important as the destination. And to make sure that you don’t miss anything, our ship is moored every night during the Grand Sweden Cruise to allow you to enjoy the entire route in daylight.
During these stops, you also have the opportunity to join guided tours to such attractions as Läckö Castle, Vadstena Castle, and Birka, the Viking City, to learn more about Sweden and its history. Of course, you may also go on excursions to explore your surroundings on your own, if you so prefer.

The canal’s picturesque locks

On the Grand Sweden Cruise we pass many through various large and small historical lock systems with a total of 66 unique locks. This includes several special gems: in Forsvik, we travel through the canal's oldest lock while the historical lock in Borensberg is still operated by hand to this very day. We even take you through the famous lock system at Berg which consists of a total of 15 locks, including the Carl Johan lock staircase with its seven connected locks on lake Roxen – the longest lock staircase on the entire canal.

Price from SEK 29 550 - this is included in your cruise:

M/S Diana

M/S Diana is our newest classic canal vessel, built in 1931 at Finnboda Shipyard near Stockholm. Designed specifically for cruising the Göta Canal, she brings over nine decades of maritime history to life during her summer cruises.

M/S Wilhelm Tham

M/S Wilhelm Tham was built in 1912 at Motala Verkstad and has sailed the Göta Canal for over a century. Today she is one of our three classic canal boats offering memorable cruises on Sweden’s most iconic waterway.

Highlights of the grand sweden cruise

  • The impressive lock staircase in Trollhättan (a total drop of 32 meters) and the Canal Museum
  • Sweden’s smallest ferry, ”Lina”, in Töreboda
  • Forsvik with the oldest lock in the canal, built in 1813
  • Vadstena, home to Saint Bridget
  • Motala, the capital of the Göta Canal
  • The convent church of Vreta and the remains of Sweden's first convent
  • The idyllic town Söderköping
  • Birka the Viking City, Sweden’s first town

Docking for the night

Gothenburg – Stockholm:
Day 1 Vänersborg
Day 2 Hajstorp
Day 3 Motala
Day 4 Klämman‘s lock
Day 5 Sävsundet

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Highlights of the grand sweden cruise

  • The impressive lock staircase in Trollhättan (a total drop of 32 meters) and the Canal Museum
  • Sweden’s smallest ferry, ”Lina”, in Töreboda
  • Forsvik with the oldest lock in the canal, built in 1813
  • Vadstena, home to Saint Bridget
  • Motala, the capital of the Göta Canal
  • The convent church of Vreta and the remains of Sweden's first convent
  • The idyllic town Söderköping
  • The small town of Trosa

Docking for the night

Stockholm – Gothenburg:
Day 1 Stegeborg
Day 2 the locks of Berg
Day 3 Motala
Day 4 Hajstorp
Day 5 Vänersborg

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From Gothenburg

Departure from Gothenburg, Packhuskajen 10, at 10:00.
Arrival in Stockholm day six at approx. 16:00.

May
Friday May 15 - M/S Diana
Thursday May 28 - M/S Diana

June
Wednesday June 10 - M/S Diana
Monday June 22 - M/S Diana

July
Sunday July 5 - M/S Diana
Friday July 17 - M/S Diana
Thursday July 30 - M/S Diana

August
Wednesday August 12 - M/S Diana
Friday August 14 - M/S Wilhelm Tham
Monday August 24 - M/S Diana
Thursday August 27 - M/S Wilhelm Tham

September
Saturday September 5 - M/S Diana

From Stockholm

Departure from Stockholm, Skeppsbrokajen 103, at 10:00.
Arrival in Gothenburg day six at approx. 16:00.

May
Thursday May 21 - M/S Diana

June
Wednesday June 3 - M/S Diana
Tuesday June 16 - M/S Diana
Sunday June 28 - M/S Diana

July
Saturday July 11 - M/S Diana
Thursday July 23 - M/S Diana

August
Wednesday August 5 - M/S Diana
Tuesday August 18 - M/S Diana
Thursday August 20 - M/S Wilhelm Tham
Sunday August 30 - M/S Diana

September
Wednesday September 2 - M/S Wilhelm Tham
Friday September 11 - M/S Diana