Organized Tours in Sandhamn and Vaxholm

Strömma Kanalbolaget (tel. 08/587-140-00; www.strommakanalbolaget.se) offers a guided cruise in English through the canals and bays to Sandhamn. Tours depart from June to August at 10am and last 8 hours. The "Canal Cruise to Sandhamn" costs 275SEK ($55/£28); children under 12 pay half fare. The company also offers the "Thousand Island Cruise" through the Stockholm archipelago. From July to August 13, the cruise costs 995SEK ($199/£100) and includes lunch and a two-course dinner. Children under 12 enjoy the same deal for half price.