Explore historical landmarks that include the royal residence Drottningholm Palace, Sweden’s oldest main street and the warship Vasa, as well as unusual attractions such as a museum celebrating the band ABBA.
DAY 1
Disembark the ship in Stockholm and meet your guide to begin your exploration of the city.
Your first stop is at ABBA The Museum, an interactive attraction completely dedicated to the Swedish pop band ABBA. Many of the items on display are from the group’s private collection, including their costumes, gold records and plenty of memorabilia.
Visitors can use their own cel phones to listen to the band tell their own stories and memories from their incredible career, all while exploring the museum at own leisure with the audioguide. To listen, guests will scan the QR codes found within the exhibition. Guests must supply their own earphones or ear buds that are compatible with their phone. Staff at the museum can assist with connecting to the audioguide.
ABBA fan or not, this museum has something for everyone.
Next, visit The Vasa Museum which offers an entirely different experience, as it is home to the warship Vasa. It languished at the bottom of the bay for 333 years before being salvaged almost fully intact and preserved at the museum. Besides viewing this namesake ship, you may browse exhibits that showcase the shipyard that built it, the challenges of life on board and the invaluable role women played in the ship’s construction.
Afterwards, you will transfer to your city center hotel for check in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.
DAY 2
After breakfast, enjoy a cruise from central Stockholm through Lake Mälaren and on to Drottningholm Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the most well-preserved, 17th-century palace in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for that period.
The French-influenced palace was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora. A number of royal personages have since then left their marks on the palace, which is the permanent home of the royal family. The southern wing of the palace is reserved for their use, while the rest of Drottninghom and its grounds are open to the public year-round.
After touring the palace, which is on an island in Lake Mälar, you will dine at a nearby restaurant and then return back to your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will travel inland to Sigtuna, Sweden’s first town, founded in 970 by King Erik the Victorious. Its main street, Stora Gatan, is considered the oldest such road in Sweden. While exploring the historical downtown, you will likely see cryptic rune stones. Remnants of Scandinavia’s Viking past, rune stones were commonly raised as memorials to deceased family members and friends.
Following lunch in Sigtuna, you will head to Uppsala, home to Scandinavia’s oldest university. As you approach the city’s 800-year-old Gothic cathedral, you will first see its twin spires, as they soar nearly 400 feet high. Inside the cathedral, be sure to notice the 14th-century murals depicting the legend of Saint Eric IX, the patron saint of Sweden. A medieval king and a devout Christian, he was slain by his rivals in 1160.
Upon returning to Stockholm, you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 4
Enjoy breakfast and check out in time for your private transfer to Stockholm International Airport.
Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm and transfers will be coordinated with the departure flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.
Note: A private van or SUV will be used to transfer couples or parties of two between the airport and the hotel. Vans hold a maximum of four pieces of large luggage (total) plus one carry-on sized bag per person. A sedan will be used for solo guests, which can hold 2 large suitcases and a carry-on. If you will have more luggage, a larger vehicle may be required for additional cost. Please advise your booking agent at least 14 days before sailing if a larger vehicle is required. Transfers are with driver only.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1
8:30am Disembark ship in Stockholm
9:00am Meet your guide and depart for the Abba Museum
9:30am Visit the Abba Museum
11:00am Visit the Vasa Museum
12:30pm Transfer to your hotel
Afternoon and evening at leisure
3:00pm Check in time at the hotel, luggage can be stored until rooms are ready
Lunch and dinner on own
Overnight at the Diplomat Hotel or At Six Hotel or similar depending on your voyage. See further below in Accommmodations for more details.
Day 2
7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
9:00am Guide and coach are ready for transfer to the pier
10:00am Boat ride to Drottningholm Palace
11:00am Visit Drottningholm Palace
12:00pm Transfer to a restaurant for lunch
1:00pm Lunch at Stortorgskallaren Restaurant or similar venue
2:00pm Transfer to the hotel
2:30pm Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own
Overnight at the Diplomat Hotel or At Six Hotel or similar depending on your voyage
Day 3
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
10:00am Depart for Sigtuna and Uppsala
11:00am Arrive in Sigtuna
1:00pm Lunch at Dromtrappkallaren restaurant or similar venue
2:30pm Entrance to Upplsala Cathedral
3:30pm Depart Uppsala
5:00pm Arrive back at your hotel, remainder of the day at leisure
Dinner on your own
Overnight at the Diplomat Hotel or At Six Hotel or similar depending on your voyage
DAY 4
AM Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Hotel check out time
TBA Private transfer to airport based on the flight details provided.
Please make sure to check your departure transfer details with your guide on Day 1.
Your driver will have a cruise logo and will be waiting for you in the hotel parking area.
Extra Nights:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm.
•Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.
Transfers:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
If you have any food intolerances or special dietary needs, please contact the Regent Reservations Team prior to your departure. It is important that your land program extension reflects these details so our local vendors can ensure smooth and enjoyable dining experiences.
Expected Weather
Summer is typically pleasant in Stockholm with June temperatures ranging between 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F). July temperatures range between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 13.4°C (56.1°F), while August temperatures range between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F).
September is still relatively mild with temperatures ranging between 15.1°C (59.2°F) and 9°C (48.2°F).
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a light jacket and umbrella.
Local Currency
Swedish Kroner (SEK)
Electricity
All power sockets in Stockholm provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use your electrical devices in Stockholm if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. Stockholm uses power outlets and plugs of types C & F. An adaptor will be required for electrical plugs from the United States.
Documents and Visa Requirements
A passport is required. Check with your local Swedish embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.
Accommodation
Diplomat Hotel – guests on Mariner June 10, 2027 sailing and Voyager May 21, 2027 sailing
Strandvägen 7C, 114 56 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +46 8 459 68 00
Hotel At Six – guests on Voyager July 14, 2027 sailing
Brunkebergstorg 6, 111 51 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +46 8 578 828 00
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program includes for guests
•3 nights at The Diplomat or similar or Hotel at Six or similar depending on your sailing date (Hotel at Six - Deluxe Room / Diplomat Superior Room)
•Two 3-course lunches with 1 glass wine or beer per person
•Touring and entrances per the itinerary
•Private airport Transfer – couples will be transferred in a van and solo travelers in a sedan
*Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program excludes for guests
•Gratuities for drivers and guides
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
•Any meals or beverages not listed above
•Earphones/ear buds at ABBA Museum
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.
Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
Price: $2,799 per guest based on double occupancy.
Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.
