M/S Diana is our newest classic canal vessel, built in 1931 at Finnboda Shipyard near Stockholm. Designed specifically for cruising the Göta Canal, she brings over nine decades of maritime history to life during her summer cruises.
On board, expect preserved period details, a peaceful pace and elegant spaces designed for both relaxation and connection. With 25 cabins, a combined dining room and lounge, and a covered aft deck, Diana is ideal for small groups, meetings or private gatherings.
In 2009, M/S Diana was granted protected status by the Swedish Maritime Museums - a recognition of her cultural significance and our ongoing commitment to preserving the Göta Canal’s heritage ships.
The cabins are tastefully furnished with brass accents and fine maritime textiles. Compact in size - comparable to a traditional train sleeping compartment, they evoke a nostalgic sense of travel. Each cabin includes a washbasin with hot and cold water and is located outside above the waterline.
Top deck with nine cabins and direct access to the sun deck - offering the best views. Guests in category A receive welcome champagne, fruit and a bathrobe upon boarding. Two combined toilet-and-shower facilities are located on this deck.
Middle deck featuring six cabins alongside the dining room and comfortable lounge. This is the main boarding level. One shared toilet is located next to the cabins.
Lower deck with ten cabins, including two honeymoon cabins with 140 cm beds and one three-bed cabin. Four shared toilets, two of which include showers, serve this deck.
On the bridge and shelter decks, all cabins include bunk beds. On the main deck, cabins typically have two single beds side by side, except the two honeymoon cabins with generous queensize beds.
No cabins have private bathrooms. Common toilets are located on all decks, and showers are available on the bridge and main decks. Close proximity to cabins and private doors ensure full privacy. All communal facilities are maintained in the classic style of the vessel and cleaned multiple times daily.
M/S Diana was delivered on March 15, 1931, from Finnboda Shipyard to Rederi AB Göta Kanal. Originally built as a combined passenger and freight boat, she was commissioned for an expected surge of Swedish-American visitors and tailored to fit Göta Canal’s locks.
Named after the Roman goddess Diana, she holds the distinction of being Sweden’s last steam-powered canal vessel - converted to diesel as late as 1969.
Major interior reconstruction took place in 1974, including relocation of the wheelhouse and reduction of forward deck, followed by a complete refurbishment in the 1980s that repurposed cabins for meetings and fused dining and lounge areas.
Since 2001, Diana has been owned by Strömma Turism & Sjöfart and plays a key role in our Grand Sweden Cruise.
Year built: 1931
Shipyard: Finnboda, Stockholm
Length: 31.66 m
Beam: 6.79 m
Draught: 2.72 m
Speed: 9 knots
Engine: 600 hp
Gross tonnage: 269
Cabins: 25
Registry no.: 7740
Call sign: SDRU
Home port: Gothenburg
Accessible: No
Discover Sweden on an unforgettable 6-day journey and travel the full length of the Göta Canal on board the elegant M/S Diana. This premium cruise lets you experience Sweden at a relaxed pace – with overnight stops, guided excursions, full board, and ever-changing views of nature, culture, and history.
Read more and book your Grand Sweden Cruise with M/S Diana here!
