Archipelago-
Boat Day 2026
On June 3, we welcome summer with Archipelago Boat Day. The classic old steamboats depart in procession from Strömkajen in Stockholm for the 63rd year in a row and are met in Vaxholm by a market, music, and a public festival.
The festivities are organized in collaboration with the Archipelago Travelers' Association. You can also purchase tickets for the boats from them.
Ticket sales
Hop on board and join the archipelago boats departing from Strömkajen in Stockholm. The boats depart at 5:30 p.m. and arrive in Vaxholm around 7:00 p.m.
Program
At 5:00 p.m., the market opens on the waterfront in Vaxholm, followed by a festive evening featuring a performance by Nassim Al Fakir, country music, gospel, folk dancing, and much more.
We’ll also be welcoming a special guest, the M/Y Lilian—you won’t want to miss it!
8:30 PM & 9:10 PM VAXHOLM
Country music performance featuring artists from Wildwood Fest. We welcome Victor Crone, Linda Rapp, Stig Rästa, and Alexzandra Wickman to the stage!
8:00 p.m. VAXHOLM
Vaxholm Gospel presents a gospel concert led by Christina Nordstrand. Hansa Berg Beijer, piano.
9:00 PM VAXHOLM
Flag-raising ceremony on the balcony of Waxholms Hotell.
9:30 PM VAXHOLM
The ships sound their horns to signal departure and leave the pier in a procession. The market closes. The ships arrive at STRÖMKAJEN around 10:30 PM
5:30 PM STRÖMKAJEN
Boats depart from Strömkajen. Passengers with tickets are welcome to board starting at 4:45 PM. On some boats, you can also book a dinner ticket.
10/17 VAXHOLM
The M/Y Lilian returns to Sweden and visits Skärgårdsbåtens dag!
Read more here!
7:00 p.m. (approx.) VAXHOLM
The ships will arrive in a convoy at the pier in Vaxholm.
6:15 PM VAXHOLM
Nassim Al Fakir takes the stage. It’s going to be fast-paced, pop-infused, and danceable—guaranteed energy and musical brilliance.
Watch the procession from the water on M/S Långvik
If you would like to view the procession from the water, the M/S Långvik departs from the quay in Vaxholm at 6:45 p.m. to meet the boats. No advance booking is required, and tickets can be purchased on board.
By bus to Vaxholm
Are you visiting Skärgårdsbåten Day but can’t get a seat on any of the boats? In that case, we recommend taking bus 670, which runs several times an hour.
Please keep in mind that Vaxholm is a small island and that parking spaces are therefore limited—especially on June 3, when many spaces are reserved for the market. We recommend that you park your car at one of the park-and-ride lots and take bus 670 into town.