Göta Canal: The Complete Cruise

Enjoy an unforgettable 6-day cruise on the most spectacular waterway through the heartland of Sweden. Onboard M/S Diana, one of the world’s oldest passenger ships, you will experience eight lakes, two seas and three canals with 66 locks. Meals and excursions are included on the cruise. The ship docks every night.

Start the tour in Gothenburg instead of Stockholm?

Duration

8+ days

Transportation

Cruise

Season

Summer

Tour Type

Partly guided

FROM EUR 2935 per adult
Special offer

Early bird

Göta Canal early booking discount

Book before January 14 2025 and get 15% OFF on the published tour price.

The offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, nor is it applicable for any additional experiences or extra nights bookable for this tour.

Tour category

Elite Hotel Palace

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Elite Hotel Adlon

Gold

Accommodation at approx. 4 star hotels or at unique properties selected for their atmosphere or attractive location.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

M/S Diana - bridge deck cabin

Platinum

Accommodation in upgraded rooms at 4 star hotels or at unique properties, selected for their atmosphere.

Upgraded seaside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Platinum accommodation

Services included: 

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • 5 nights (6 days) aboard M/S Diana from Gothenburg to Stockholm or reverse.
  • Guide onboard the cruise (guiding in English, German and Swedish).
  • Accommodation in an outside cabin (bunk beds) on shelter deck with shared facilities (middle deck, category B).
  • Full board during the cruise:
    • 5 x Scandinavian breakfast buffet
    • 6 x two-course lunches
    • 5 x three-course dinners
  • 9 sightseeing stops of varying duration including entrance fees:
    • Gothenburg to Stockholm:
    • Trollhättan Canal Museum
    • Läckö Castle
    • Canal Museum in Sjötorp
    • Sightseeing train Vadstena
    • Motala Motor Museum
    • The Convent of Vreta
    • The town of Söderköping
    • Stegeborg Fortress
    • The Viking Community of Birka
    • Stockholm to Gothenburg:
    • The town of Trosa
    • Stegeborg Fortress
    • The town of Söderköping
    • The Convent of Vreta
    • Motala Motor Museum
    • Sightseeing train Vadstena
    • Canal Museum in Sjötorp
    • Läckö Castle
    • Trollhättan Canal Museum
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms).
  • Outside cabin (twin beds) on main deck with shared facilities (lower deck, category C).
  • Additional services included for Tour Category PLATINUM only:
  • Category PLATINUM hotels (accommodation in superior rooms).
  • Outside cabin (bunk beds) on bridge deck with shared facilities (upper deck, category A).

Departures with M/S Wilhelm Tham:

The 6-day cruise is mainly operated by the ship M/S Diana except for on 2 departures which are operated by the ship M/S Wilhelm Tham. Please note if travelling on M/S Wilhelm Tham our category SILVER includes a cabin on the lower deck/main deck and our category GOLD includes a cabin on the middle deck/shelter deck. Please contact us if you would like to receive more detailed information about Ms Wilhelm Tham. 

Below you can find the tour dates which are operated by M/S Wilhelm Tham (the first night is at a hotel in Gothenburg or Stockholm depending on the start location). 

  • From Gothenburg: August 14
  • From Stockholm: August 20
Enquire here

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