The Cruise Report With Cruise Specialists Cruise Reporter Ralph Grizzle

From Stockholm’s city center, board bus #1 to Frihamnen, the Freeport, where Regent, Crystal, Silversea, Oceania and more cruise brands embark passengers. Bus fare: SEK26 (about US$3.50). Note that you cannot purchase a ticket on the bus, but automated kiosks are easily found. The Stockholm Card, a good value for tourists, includes free transportation. Order online (see http://www.cruisingfromstockholm.com) or purchase at the airport, in hotels or elsewhere.
 
The bus is easy and fast (15 minutes from city center to Frihamnen). However, if you have lots of luggage, you may want to pony up for a taxi (SEK200) instead of making the 10-minute walk from the bus stop to the terminal.
 
By bus, head left at the T-junction the bus is facing when it terminates at Frihamnen, following the blue line painted on the pavement for cruise passengers. Well marked, the cruise terminal is situated adjacent to Dackmagasinet 8.
 
Though well-equipped to handle cruise ships and passengers, Frimhamnen is arguably Stockholm’s most unattractive port, so enjoy your time in Stockholm’s stunning city center before making your way to the ship. There is little, if anything, to see or do near Frihamnen.

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