Cruise to Gotland

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
M/S Birka Gotland cruise ship on the way from Stockholm to Visby

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02.06. 17:00 09:30 +1 16h 30min
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07.06. 17:00 09:30 +1 16h 30min
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16.06. 17:00 09:30 +1 16h 30min
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21.06. 17:00 09:30 +1 16h 30min
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25.06. 17:00 09:30 +1 16h 30min
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03.06. 18:00 14:30 +1 20h 30min
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08.06. 18:00 14:30 +1 20h 30min
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17.06. 18:00 14:30 +1 20h 30min
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22.06. 18:00 14:30 +1 20h 30min
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26.06. 18:00 14:30 +1 20h 30min
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Stockholm – Visby

From Stockholm to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Visby

By overnight cruise through the Stockholm archipelago via Mariehamn (Åland) to Visby on Gotland – with M/S Birka Gotland from Viking Line in around 16.5 hours. 24 departures from June to August 2026.
Mini Cruise to Visby

Mini Cruise Stockholm – Visby

Medieval flair, Stockholm archipelago and a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Visby – the seasonal mini cruise with Viking Line from Stockholm lasts 3 days and leads via the Åland Islands to Gotland's capital Visby. Cabins, meals and additional services are calculated individually in the online booking system.

Day 1: Departure Stockholm

17:00 Uhr
Your mini cruise begins at Stadsgården port in Stockholm. In the afternoon you depart at 17:00 and enjoy the passage through the Stockholm archipelago. On board you'll find restaurants, bars, live entertainment and duty-free shopping. After dinner on board, you can end the evening in the nightclubs or with live music.
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Stadsgården port in Stockholm
Medieval city wall of Visby on Gotland
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Day 2: Visby – Shore excursion & Return journey

09:30 Uhr
After breakfast on board you reach the port of Visby on Gotland around 09:30. You have the entire day at your disposal: Explore the cobblestone streets, church ruins and rose-covered houses of the UNESCO World Heritage city. A shuttle bus operates between the port and city center (09:45–16:45). Bicycles can be rented on site at a discount. At 18:00 the ship departs again towards Stockholm.

Day 3: Arrival in Stockholm

14:30 Uhr
The morning is entirely devoted to relaxation on board. Enjoy a leisurely brunch while the ship glides back through the skerries towards Stockholm. Around 14:30 you reach Stadsgården port again – relaxed and full of impressions from Gotland.
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Entry into the Stockholm archipelago
FAQ Stockholm - Visby

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions and Answers about the Stockholm–Visby Ferry Connection

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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.