ONE DAY 45 MILES AWAY. Would YOU Still Go?
Stockholm, Sweden was 45 miles away from our ship — and we had only ONE DAY to experience it. Would you still go? We did. Our Sapphire Princess cruise docked in Nynäshamn, not central Stockholm, so we decided to make the trip independently instead of taking a cruise-line excursion. That meant walking to the train station, riding into Stockholm, using the ferry, exploring on foot — and keeping one eye on the clock because we still had to make the entire trip back to the ship. For anyone considering this independently, we had roughly a 25-minute walk from the ship to Nynäshamn station, followed by about an hour on the train into Stockholm. Once we reached Stockholm, the day became much more than transportation. Inside the Vasa Museum we stood beside an almost 400-year-old warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, spent 333 years on the seabed, and is still about 98% original. From there we headed toward Gamla Stan, wandered Stockholm’s Old Town, visited the Royal Palace, tried traditional Swedish food — including smoked reindeer — and made one ferry mistake along the way. Then it was time to get back to Nynäshamn. That is when the clock started becoming a much bigger part of the story. If you are planning one day in Stockholm, visiting from the Nynäshamn cruise port, looking for things to do in Stockholm, or wondering whether Stockholm can realistically be explored independently from a cruise ship, this is what our day actually looked like. CHAPTERS 00:00 RUN! The Train Doors Are Closing 00:55 An Unusual Start in Nynäshamn 02:02 Stockholm Is 45 Miles Away 04:51 We Finally Reach Stockholm 09:18 We Almost Picked the Wrong Museum 10:25 The Ship That Shouldn't Exist 16:18 Our Ferry Mistake 17:53 Gamla Stan, Swedish Food & the Royal Palace 22:19 The Trip Back Starts Going Wrong 24:12 Somehow We Made It ❤️ SUPPORT HUBBARD’S JOURNEY We are not paid by the cruise lines or destinations we feature. We travel, film, and share these experiences independently so we can give you our real opinions and honest experiences. If our videos have helped you plan smarter, avoid surprises, or simply enjoy the journey with us, your support helps us keep traveling, filming, and sharing it all with you. 👇 Become a Hubbard’s Journey Member https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney/join 👇 Buy Us a Coffee — or a Drink! https://buymeacoffee.com/hubbardsjourney 🛍️ SHOP OUR FAVORITES ✅ Hubbard’s Journey Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/3NOggCA ✅ Cruise Essentials — Pack Like a Pro https://amzn.to/4hs473P As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. WATCH MORE HUBBARD’S JOURNEY 🎬 View All Hubbard’s Journey Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney/playlists 📱 FOLLOW & JOIN US Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HubbardsJourney Facebook Group — Hubbard’s Journey Crew: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hubbardsjourneycrew 👍 HELP THE CHANNEL GROW If you enjoyed the video, a quick Like, Comment, Thanks, or Subscribe really helps support the channel. Thank you for coming along on our journey. All the best, Michael & Andrea #HubbardsJourney #Stockholm #VasaMuseum #SwedenTravel