Stockholm – Visby
Evening cruise from Stockholm through the archipelago – with overnight stay on board directly to Visby
- Cruise with M/S Birka Gotland from Stadsgårdskajen
- Evening departure – morning arrival in Visby
- On board: Restaurants, Spa, Tax-free & Entertainment
Next Departures
From Stockholm to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Visby
Mini Cruise Stockholm – Visby
Day 1: Departure Stockholm
Day 2: Visby – Shore excursion & Return journey
Day 3: Arrival in Stockholm
Frequently Asked Questions
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The route is operated by Viking Line, through the joint venture Gotland Alandia Cruises (together with Gotlandsbolaget). The cruise ship M/S Birka Gotland is deployed with space for 1,800 passengers and 734 cabins.
The ferry leaves Stockholm at 5:00 PM and arrives in Visby the next morning at 9:30 AM – the crossing takes approximately 16.5 hours as an overnight journey. The route goes via Mariehamn (Åland).
The return journey from Visby starts at 6:00 PM with arrival in Stockholm the day after next at 2:30 PM (also via Mariehamn).
The connection is seasonal. In summer 2026, there are 24 departures between June 2nd and August 23rd. Additionally, Viking Line offers occasional special cruises, such as an Advent cruise to Visby in December.
You can book either a 3-day cruise (Stockholm–Mariehamn–Visby–Mariehamn–Stockholm) or a one-way ticket Stockholm–Visby.
No. The M/S Birka Gotland is a cruise ship without a vehicle deck. Taking cars, motorhomes or motorcycles is not possible on this route.
If you want to take your vehicle to Gotland, use the fast ferry from Nynäshamn to Visby (Destination Gotland shipping company, approx. 3 hours, several times daily, year-round). Nynäshamn is reachable from Stockholm by commuter train in about one hour.
According to directferries.de, ticket prices range between €125 and €326 per person. The exact price depends on the travel date, departure time and capacity utilization and is calculated dynamically.
A cabin is always included in the price – cabins can only be booked as a whole, not individual beds. Higher cabin categories cost an additional fee. There is also a fuel and EU climate surcharge per person.
On board, an extensive cruise offering awaits you: several restaurants (seafood buffet, French bistro, grill, à la carte), various bars (including panorama bar with sea view), an Archipelago Spa with jacuzzis and saunas, duty-free shopping, live music and entertainment programs.
For families, there is a children's play area and family-friendly shows. Children up to 5 years travel free, children aged 6–11 receive a 50% discount.
No. Pets are not allowed on the M/S Birka Gotland. While Viking Line permits animals on regular Baltic Sea routes, they explicitly exclude cruises and Birka Gotland sailings from this policy.
If you want to travel to Gotland with a pet, check the regulations of the fast ferry from Nynäshamn (Destination Gotland) – pets are allowed there.