Classic Canal Cruise on the Göta Canal

Discover the Göta Canal aboard the M/S Juno

This is our classic 4-day cruise between Stockholm and Gothenburg aboard the M/S Juno – the world’s oldest registered cruise ship with cabins. Enjoy a scenic journey along the Göta Canal, one of Sweden’s most iconic waterways. Travel in either direction and experience full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Cruising down the picturesque canal on a classic boat like the M/S Juno will take you back in time to the leisurely way of travelling of the days of yore when the trip was just as important as the destination. In addition to presenting you with unforgettable views of the uniquely beautiful Swedish nature, our cruise also takes us though one of the culturally and historically richest parts of the country. To allow you to discover the many sights and attractions we pass along the way, the cruise includes various stops for land excursion. And it’s of course entirely up to you to join such a guided tour ashore or you prefer to stay aboard and relax with a drink on the bridge deck.

Attractions along the route

In addition to the beautiful scenery through which it passes, the Göta Canal is also famous for its various lock systems. During this cruise our boat passes two aqueducts and 66 remarkable locks. This includes several well-known examples of historical engineering ingenuity, such as the locks in Trollhättan, the famous lock staircase at Berg, and the canal's oldest lock in Forsvik. Those who want to see even more of Sweden can also join the optional guided tours to Karlsborg Fortress and Birka, the Viking City on Björkö Island in lake Mälaren.

Price from SEK 19 315 - this is included in you cruise:

More information about departures and prices can be found further down the page.

M/S Juno

M/S Juno is a classic canal boat on the Göta Canal – and the world's oldest registered cruise ship still in operation. Built in 1874 at Motala Werkstad, she continues to sail over 150 years later.

Highlights of the Classic Canal Cruise

  • The impressive lock staircase in Trollhättan (a total drop of 32 meters) and the Canal Museum
  • Sweden’s smallest ferry, ”Lina”, in Töreboda
  • Forsvik with the oldest lock in the canal, built in 1813
  • Karlsborg Fortress
  • Motala, the capital of the Gota Canal
  • The convent church of Vreta and the remains of Sweden's first convent
  • Birka the Viking City, Sweden’s first town

Docking for the night

Gothenburg – Stockholm: Day 2 Motala.

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The whole itinerary

Highlights of the Classic Canal Cruise

  • The impressive lock staircase in Trollhättan (a total drop of 32 meters) and the Canal Museum
  • Sweden’s smallest ferry, ”Lina”, in Töreboda
  • Forsvik with the oldest lock in the canal, built in 1813
  • Karlsborg Fortress
  • Motala, the capital of the Gota Canal
  • The convent church of Vreta and the remains of Sweden's first convent
  • The small town of Trosa

Docking for the night

Stockholm – Gothenburg: Day 2 Motala.

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The whole itinerary

From Gothenburg

Departure from Gothenburg, Packhuskajen 10, at 09:00.
Arrival in Stockholm day four at approx. 16:00.

May
Tuesday 13th
Wednesday 21st
Friday 30th

June
Saturday 7th
Sunday 15th
Tuesday 24th

July
Wednesday 2nd
Friday 11th
Saturday 19th
Monday 28th

August
Wednesday 6th
Friday 15th
Saturday 23rd

September
Monday 1st

 

From Stockholm

Departure from Stockholm, Skeppsbrokajen 103, at 09:00. 
Arrival in Gothenburg day four at approx. 16:00.

May
Saturday 17th
Sunday 25th

June
Tuesday 3rd
Wednesday 11th
Thursday 19th
Saturday 28th 

July
Sunday 6th 
Tuesday 15th
Wednesday 23rd

August
Friday 1st
Sunday 10th
Tuesday 19th
Wednesday 27th

September
Friday 5th