Göta Kanal (Gota Canal)

** 5% discount on summer holidays - book by 31 March **

Explore Sweden as this unique Swedish cruise takes you between 2 seas, along 3 canals, across 8 glorious lakes and through 66 locks. The Göta Kanal (Gota Canal) may not be the fastest way to travel between Stockholm and Gothenburg but this is certainly one of the most gracious, beautiful and relaxing forms of transport.

3 magnificent ships (M/S Diana, M/S Juno and M/S Wilhelm Tham) dating back to the 1800’s, offer stunning views over the Swedish countryside. Each ship has a meticulously maintained lounge and dining room, offering delicious traditional Swedish meals and a different view each evening. You will be catered for on a full board basis whilst on the ship; breakfast buffet, 2 course lunch and 3 course supper. 

The cabins are small, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Most are fitted with bunk beds (some have double beds) and each has a hand basin; WCs and showers are adjacent in the corridor. As there is plenty to see and do most guests are only in their cabins to sleep. All cabins are above the waterline with a port hole or window. All bridge and shelter deck cabins open on to the deck.

There are several shore excursions included in every cruise and the ship’s guide is never far away to offer their expert advice. Here are some Simply Sweden suggestions and highlights!

• A quick dip in a warm lake
• Explore the ancient alleyways and buildings of Vadstena
• Borrow one of the ships bicycles
• A casual stroll along the towpath during lockage
• The canal museum in Trollhättan
• Läckö Slott (Castle)
• Birka - Sweden's first real town

Göta Kanal (Gota Canal) brief itinerary (more detailed below)
Day 1
Fly from London to Gothenburg or Stockholm, where you will stay in one of the hotels above, close to the departure of your chosen cruise.

Day 2
Boarding begins 1 hour and ends no later than 15 mins prior to departure at 9am for the 6 day tour (10am for the 8 day tour). You will be welcomed aboard by your guide, shown to your cabin and then take coffee in the dining room where you will be able to discuss the seating arrangements for meals during your cruise.  

Day 3 to 4 (3 to 6)
Quite simply relax, admire the stunning scenery, enjoy the shore excursions and the mouth watering food this fabulous cruise has to offer!

Day 5 (7)
Arrive in Stockholm or Gothenburg at approximately 1430 (1530 for the 8 day tour). Your hotel is a city centre hotel close to the arrival point of your cruise.  

Day 6 (8)
Time to explore before returning to the UK or continuing your Swedish adventure with Simply Sweden

6 days from £1395 per person 
8 days from £1950 per person

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More detailed itineraries
6 day - Stockholm to Gothenburg
6 day - Gothenburg to Stockholm
8 day - Stockholm to Gothenburg
8 day - Gothenburg to Stockholm

Useful information
Map of the Göta Kanal (Gota Canal)
Cabin plan for M/S Juno
Cabin plan for M/S Diana
Cabin plan for M/S Wilhelm Tham

Price includes flights, 4* city centre hotel accommodation (including breakfast), at either end of your cruise and Göta Kanal (Gota Canal) cruise (full board). The price does not include transfers but we can inform you of the best way to reach your hotel and will provide maps and directions. The excursions vary with departure date and cruise length. We can provide you with a detailed breakdown of the available excursions for each cruise upon request.