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 7:45 p.m.
Program
7:00 p.m. (approx.) VAXHOLM
The ships will arrive in a convoy at the pier in Vaxholm.
7:15 PM – 9:00 PM VAXHOLM
Speeches and musical performances.
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.
5:00 PM VAXHOLM
The market opens on the pier in Vaxholm.
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
9:00 PM VAXHOLM
Flag-raising ceremony from the balcony of the Waxholm Hotel.
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.
