Discover the best boat tours in Gothenburg and experience the city from the water. Whether you are looking for a relaxing archipelago tour, classic canal sightseeing or a tasty shrimp cruise, there is a boat excursion to suit you. Gothenburg is known for its unique location by the sea and its beautiful archipelago. A boat tour is one of the most popular ways to experience the city – for both tourists and Gothenburg residents
Book a trip to Vinga or a Brunch Cruise in the Gothenburg Archipelago. Go by Paddan in the Gothenburg canals or the fun Ocean Bus. During Christmas time you can eat a Christmas dinner on board a boat.
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The famous Paddan tour takes you through Gothenburg's canals and under the city's low bridges. Here you will receive guided information about the city's history, harbor and attractions. Perfect for those who want to combine sightseeing with relaxation.
Board a guided boat tour with Paddan from Kungsportsplatsen. A boat tour with Paddan takes you through the canals out to Gothenburg harbor. Remember to dress for the weather - as the boat is without a roof. During the tour you will learn a lot about Gothenburg's history.
Season: April 2 - Nov 1, 2026
Departs from: Kungsportsplatsen Time: 50 min
On the Hop on/Hop off tour you will pass several of Gothenburg's sights. The Paddan boat stops 5 times at Gothenburg's most popular sights and attractions. A guide is only on the boat who will guide you during the trip.
Ticket is valid in 24 Hours.
Season: July 3 - Aug 9, 2026
Departs from: Lilla Bommen, Kungsportsplatsen,Lejontrappan, Eriksberg & Haga/Feskekörkan.
Combine traveling by bus and boat where you can hop on and off with your ticket for 24 hours
Ticket is valid in 24 Hours.
Season: July 3 - Aug 9, 2026
Departs from: 12 different places Time: 24 hours
Join on a guided boat trip along the banks of the Säveån River. The Paddan boat takes you through the old Vallgraven, the Stora Hamnkanalen through the 13 km long Säveån out to the Göta Älv River. A guide tells you about Gustav II Adolf's founding of Gothenburg and the history of Lödöse.
Season: May 2 - Sept 26, 2026
Departs from: Kungsportsplatsen Time: 2 hours
The amphibious bus gives you a unique experience from both land and water in one vehicle.!
Discover Gothenburg both on land and in the water. The bus that transforms into a boat and vice versa! You get on in the city at Stora Teatern and travel around past various sights. A guide is on the tour and tells you what you pass. You pass Avenyn with Poseidon all the way out to Älvsborgsbron.
The ticket includes guided tour, boat and bus tour..
Season: Jan - dec, 2026
Departs from: Stora Teatern Time: 60 - 75 min
Enjoy brunch, lunch & dinner and seafood on a boat trip in Gothenburg.!
Enjoy brunch during your boat trip in the Gothenburg archipelago. The brunch cruise is under three hours. The brunch is prepared on board and you can choose between salmon, herring, meatballs, salads, cheese platter and leave some room for the delicacies from the dessert table. If the weather is nice, go up to the sun deck and enjoy the view.
Ticket includes boat trip and buffé.
Season: March 1 - June 14, 2026
Departs from: Lilla Bommen, at noon Time: 3 hours
On this tour you will eat shrimp, shrimp and shrimp. Invite your friends or family and eat on a shrimp cruise. A large bowl of shrimp will be served at your table and when it runs out, a new bowl of shrimp will be brought to your table. The shrimp are served with - aioli, mayonnaise, bread and butter. You can book freshly cooked lobsters, at least 3 days in advance. A dessert plate can also be booked in advance.
The price includes shrimp buffet and boat trip.
Season: May 9 - Oct 31, 2026
Time: 3 hours
On this tour you will eat lobsters, shrimps, crab claws and wine-boiled mussels from Mollösund. The evening starts with a glass of sparkling wine. Dinner cruise takes you around Hisingen with a focus on seafood.
The price includes welcome cocktail drink, food and boattrip.
Season: April 17 - Sept 26, 2026
Time: 3 tim
Welcome drink, lots of different salmon, shrimp and herring dishes, mussels, salads, live entertainment and an archipelago cruise are included in the ticket.
The price includes shrimp & salmon buffet, welcome drink, live entertainment and boat trip.
Season: April 2 - Oct 31, 2026
Time: 3 hours
Go on a lunch cruise, choose between today's meat, fish or vegetarian options. There is also the opportunity to buy snacks, coffee and drinks on board. You will sail from Lilla Bommen out past Nya Älvsborg Fortress and then steer the boat towards Gothenburg's southern archipelago. The tour is guided.
The ticket includes: Lunch and guide.
Season: March 21 - Dec 26, 2026
Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
On this tour there will be a dinner buffet. After dinner you can enjoy the delicious dessert. A trubarud also plays on the tour and that makes it extra atmospheric.
The price includes Dinner & dessert buffet, entertainment and boat trip.
Season: April 3 - Oct 30, 2026 (not July)
Time: 3 hours
You will eat a summer brunch buffet with classic dishes with a touch of summer. There will be different types of herring, salads, cold cuts, freshly baked bread, etc. After the meal you will go ashore on Styrsö and on the way back you will enjoy the dessert buffet. You will pass by Asperö, Brännö and Köpstadsö, among others..
The ticket includes a boat trip incl. brunch buffet.
Seson: June 23 - Aug 9, 2026
Departs from: Lilla Bommen Time: 3 hours & 30 min
With M/S Carl Michael Bellman you go on a boat trip to Vinga. The trip includes a stop at Vinga for 2 hours. You have the opportunity to book a guided tour on the island where you can visit the lighthouse and the museum. Vinga has been a nature reserve since 1987 and is owned by the Swedish state. You can also book a trip to Vinga with lunch.
You can choose to pre-order a shrimp sandwich (lunch) or you can buy something on board in the café. The tour includes a stop at Vinga for 2 hours when you can walk around the island, swim or visit the lighthouse and the Evert Taube museum.
Departs: Only depart 6 week during summertime and some weekends: June 26 - Aug 30, 2026
Departs from: Kungsportsplatsen Time: 4,5 hours
Experience a guided tour around Hisingen, Sweden's fifth largest island. On the tour you can buy something in the café and at the same time learn about the history of Gothenburg. Discover Hisingen via the boat route! Take a leisurely ride around Hisingen. You will travel through barren cliffs, green meadows, cultural landscapes, etc. During the trip you will be guided via recorded guidance in Swedish and English. Feel free to sit on the sun deck on the upper level .
If you wish to have dinner on board, you need to pre-book the option. Dinner Cruise around Hisingen.
Season: April 17 - Sept 26, 2026
Departs: Lilla Bommen Time: 4 hours
Archipelago tour with guide, Nya Älvsborg Fortress and the Christmas frog during Christmas.
Take the small archipelago tour of about 2.5 hours and discover Gothenburg's southern archipelago. Your guide will tell you about what you pass. You will travel through Gothenburg harbor down to the southern archipelago. You can buy light snacks and drinks on board.
Season: Feb 28 - Dec 26, 2026
Time: 2,30 hours
In the summer, you can go out to the fortress Nya Älvsborg and spend a day there. The boat departs from Lilla Bommen and the journey to New Älvsborgs Fortress takes about 30 minutes. There is also a café on the fortress island. Otherwise, you can bring your own picnic basket and sit down on a blanket in a cozy place and just enjoy the summer and the island.
In 2023, Gothenburg celebrated 400 years and the New Älvsborg Fortress has since 1677 protected Gothenburg from several attacks from the Danes. There are old cannonballs left in the stone walls of the fortress. It was Tordenskiöld who was active in the Danish Royal Navy, who in 1719 came with his troops to capture both Nya Älvsborg Fortress and Nya Varvet.
The trip out to New Älvsborg Fortress is very popular so it is best to book your tickets online in advance. The ticket queues can be long on a fine summer's day.
Season: May - Sept, 2026
Departs: Lilla Bommen Time to destination: 30 min
The boat trip takes you from Kungsportsplatsen, through the moat past the Garden Association, under the Slussbron, via the Fattighusån, past Ullevi and via the Gullbergsån. After about 40 minutes, the Paddan docks at Liseberg's pier inside the Christmas-decorated Liseberg.
Season: wait for dates for 2026
Departs from: Kungsportsplatsen Time: 40 minutes
The ticket includes a boat trip, mulled wine and gingerbread..
Admission to Liseberg: you need to show a valid entrance ticket to Liseberg when boarding.
Gothenburg offers a wide range of boat tours, including canal sightseeing tours through the city center, scenic archipelago cruises, popular shrimp cruises, and trips to the island of Vinga. Whether you want a relaxing sightseeing experience or a culinary cruise, there is something for everyone.
Most Gothenburg boat tours last between 1 and 4 hours, depending on the route and type of cruise. Short canal tours are usually around 1 hour, while archipelago and dinner cruises may last several hours.
Yes, we recommend booking your boat tour in Gothenburg in advance, especially during the summer season (June–August) when tours often sell out.
Yes, most boat tours in Gothenburg are suitable for families with children. Canal tours and archipelago cruises are particularly popular activities for visitors of all ages.
The best time for a boat tour in Gothenburg is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and the number of daily departures is highest. However, spring and early autumn can also offer beautiful scenery and fewer crowds.