Sweden Cruise Holidays
The Kingdom of Sweden is known for its relaxed towns and cities, for its beautiful forests and for its stunning coastline and there is no better way to experience all of that than on a cruise holiday to the country.
The fact that Sweden sits in the middle of Scandinavia and on the Baltic Sea makes it a hugely popular choice for British cruisers and for cruise lines operating out of our shores.
From a cruise holiday point of view, the country can be visited on a short cruise to the Nordic region or on a longer cruise to the Baltics, which gives lots of options but no matter where you choose to cruise to in the region, it is likely that a stop in Sweden is amongst the highlights of your trip, especially if you are stopping in the heart of the nation’s capital city of Stockholm where the entry through the Stockholm archipelago, a group of over 20,000 islands, offers one of the most stunningly beautiful port entries of any port of call in the world.
Sweden borders its Nordic neighbours Norway to the west and north and Finland to east, whilst it is also linked to neighbour Denmark via the impressive Oresund tunnel/bridge, something that many visiting the country will sail under, that links the western city of Malmo with the Danish capital city of Copenhagen.
The great news is that the city is just as beautiful but no matter what ports of call your cruise includes when visiting Sweden, you can be assured of a great time, in a safe and relaxed atmosphere that only Nordic countries such as Sweden can offer.
Cruises To Sweden
Cruise Holidays To Sweden
If you are wanting to visit Sweden on a cruise, the great news is that there are lots of options when it comes to every aspect of choosing a cruise.
Not only do you have a wide range of cruise lines offering a wide range of ships for a wide range of itineraries to suit all budgets and preferences, but you also have a number of great departure and embarkation ports to start and /or end your holiday.
If you want to spend more time cruising around Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea, there are lots of ports in the region that offer you the chance to fly to and start your cruise from that also allow you to spend time on land before or after your cruise, including the ports of Stockholm and Nynashamn in Sweden itself that both allow you to spend a few days either side of your cruise in Sweden and visiting all of the great attractions and cities on offer before enjoying a cruise.
If you prefer to not fly whilst on holiday, there is a wide range of NoFly cruises that are offered directly from the United Kingdom that visit Scandinavia, Northern Europe, or the Baltic Sea.
There is a wide range of NoFly options, from a number of UK port including trips including on some of the biggest and newest cruise ships to older and small ships and even onboard luxury liners.
Sweden Cruise Guide
If you have booked a cruise holiday to Sweden or one that offers a port or more from the country as part of its itinerary, our guides bring you all of the information that you need to make the most of your time on shore exploring the great ports of call on offer.
If you are yet to book your cruise and you are currently researching which ports in Sweden are the best ones for you to visit, our guides bring you all of the information that you need to make an informed decision and to make sure your holiday is as fun and rememberable as possible.
Popular Ports
Sweden may not offer a vast array of cruise ports for visitors to explore but it certainly is a case of quality over quantity as each port offers lots for visitors to explore and enjoy and each will likely be amongst your favourites of your cruise.
The city is the capital of Sweden and offers lots of great attractions and beautiful architecture all surrounded by some of the region most beautiful scenery which can be enjoyed right from your ship as you sail through the Stockholm archipelago before arriving in the centre of Stockholm and enjoying the views of its stunning churches, beautiful bridges, and iconic architecture.
The port of Nynashamn is located around 1 hour south of Stockholm and is often billed simply as Stockholm by cruise lines and whilst the majority of passengers will board shuttle buses or the local train to the capital, the small town is a great place to sit, enjoy a bite to eat and enjoy the stunning beauty of Sweden’s southern coastline.
The town of Visby is located on the island of Gotland, just off of the coast of Sweden, and offers a different vibe and feel but with lots of Sweden ambience. Visby is an historic town where its town walls, churches and wooden building are amongst the highlights of a visit.
Gothenburg is Sweden’s second city and has lots to offer visitors, from historical sites to modern museums and the chance to visit the many Olympic sites that are found around Gothenburg.
Other Swedish Cruise Ports
The naval city of Karlskrona, on the south coast of the country, is Sweden’s only Baroque city which makes for a unique day on shore.
Lysekil is located in on the western coast of Sweden at the mouth of the Gullmarn fjord and is known for its stunning natural beauty and the chance to see some incredible wildlife, especially at one of the cities 2 large nature reserves.
The port of Trelleborg is one of the busiest ferry ports in Europe thanks to its location on the very southern tip of the country but a few smaller cruise ships call into the port to allow visitors to explore the town and to take in its local architecture that is part Swedish and part Germanic.
Helsingborg is one of Sweden’s biggest cities and offers fantastic views across the Oresund Strait to Denmark.
The historic city has lots to offer visitors and it also offers good links to other parts of Sweden and even Denmark, for those wanting to explore.
Popular Cruise Lines
The majority of cruise lines that operate in Northern Europe offer either cruises that stop off in Sweden or that start holiday from the country including many of the most famous lines such as MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Princess Cruises, Holland America Line (HAL), Royal Caribbean and P&O Cruises.
Sweden
Location: Scandinavia / Northern Europe
Capital City: Stockholm
Currency: Swedish Krona
Language: Swedish
Demonym(s): Swedish, Swede
Top Ports: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Nynashamn, Visby (Gotland)
The Kingdom of Sweden, known locally in Swedish as Konungariket Sverige or simply as Sweden, is a Nordic Country located in Northern Europe and as you would expect, there is lots of interesting architecture, lots of modern buildings and lots of natural beauty to be found throughout.
The countries location, across the water from the European superpowers and as part of both Norsemen and Viking cultures, it is no surprise that the history of the country is one of war and fighting and that has led to a number of historical sites of interest been located around the coastline as the country build castles and forts to defend itself.
The country is made up of relatively large urban areas in the south and around the coast and a mostly forested northern section that links to the Scandinavian mountains, although the coastline is stunning throughout despite the large towns and cities found around it.
Amongst the destinations that are well worth visiting are the Swedish capital city of Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo, Orebro and Norrkoping.
Best Time To Visit
The main cruising season for Sweden is between April-September but visiting in the summer is arguably the best time as it allows you to enjoy the beauty of Sweden at its best and with so much of the attraction of the country been walking around the interesting towns and cities, it is best to visit when it is at its driest and warmest.
Here at CruiseHols.co.uk we bring you all of the information you will ever need to choose the right cruise destination for you and your family.
Our destination guides include everything from ports to attractions and excursion to the positives and negatives of the destination.
Sweden Cruises From The UK
If you are wanting to set sail on a Sweden cruise directly from the United Kingdom, the great news is that not only can you do just that, but you have lots of options.
A wide number of cruise lines offer Sweden cruises from the UK on everything from the biggest and newest super ships to smaller and older intimate ships and you can choose from destinations including cruises of the Baltic Sea and of Scandinavia.
Sweden Cruises From Southampton
Cruises to Sweden can be enjoyed from a few ports around the British Siles but if you want the widest range of cruises to Sweden from these shores, the port of Southampton is the main choice of lines and should be your first choice for starting your research into Sweden cruises.
Sweden cruises are a great option for those who want to visit the great capital cities of the Scandinavian region and with some of the best cruise ships in the world offering trips there from Southampton, why not make your cruise holiday a Swedish cruise holiday?
