Poland · BOAT TOURS IN GDAŃSK
Good boat tours in Gdansk fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend 70 minutes on a 12-seat wooden replica of an 18th-century Polish river boat. An English or Polish guide, often praised for humor and clear storytelling, leads you from the former shipyard through Old Town canals, past the Wooden Crane, Granary Island, port cranes, and World War II submarine-building areas.
“Couldn't be improved. Tour was lovely, staff professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”
Board a replica Polish riverboat at Dokowa 1 for a 90-minute sunset cruise with an English or Polish guide. You’ll see shipyard cranes, the Motława waterfront, the medieval crane, Granary and Ołowianka islands, and Teutonic castle remains. Guides such as Borna, Martina, Nikodem, and Szymon add history and humor, while blankets help when the evening turns cool.
“Great trip. The guide was very good - very informative. I would definitely recommend this trip. It gives a different view of Gdansk and the views are lovely. Ideal evening - the sunset was lovely.”
Spend 80 minutes cruising from Gdańsk’s Długie Pobrzeże through the Motława River, shipyard, commercial port, and Wisłoujście Fortress to Westerplatte and back. A Polish, English, or German guide explains the sights, while live music plays on the return. There is a bar with hot and cold drinks, alcohol, and snacks.
“Excellent boat trip and we had as long in Westerplatte as we wanted.”
Sail from Sopot Marina for 105 minutes aboard a comfortable two-deck yacht, with a professional skipper, blankets, water, and prosecco or mulled wine. The route follows the wind toward Gdańsk or Gdynia, passing Sopot’s landmarks and Gdynia Orłowo. Skippers including Adam and Hubert may let you take the wheel.
“It was a nice sunset cruise with a knowledgeable and hardworking shipper that spoke great English. Maybe the maximum amount of 12 people should be changed to 10 for better comfort, but it was fine this time. The entrance should be a little bit more clear though! We found it by luck :-) Those are small details. We had a great time! Thank you!”
Join a small group of up to 10 people for a 45-minute open motor yacht cruise from the Green Bridge. You’ll pass Gdańsk’s Crane, water gates, Ołowianka Island, the shipyards, Polish Hook, Vistula, and the marina. Commentary is available in English, German, and Polish, with recorded information about the sights.
“We do not like when it is a taped guiding It was good when we got the written info on the sheets. We could play the music we like”
Cruise from Wartka Street through Gdańsk’s Old Town, past the lit Crane, Granary Island, the shipyards, Wisłoujście Fortress, and Westerplatte. Your skipper provides local context while you enjoy prosecco from spring to early autumn or mulled wine in colder months. The yacht has indoor and outdoor decks, toilets, blankets, and a sheltered cabin.
“It was a very interesting experience and the hosts were friendly and did answer our questions, however we’d have liked a commentary/information about the docklands and what we were seeing.”
Board a comfortable sailing yacht at Sopot Marina for a 50 to 105 minute cruise around the Gulf of Gdańsk. You can try the helm, ask the skipper about sailing, relax on deck, or shelter inside. Prosecco is served from spring through September, with mulled wine in the colder months.
“Everything was just amazing! Only one note - access to the pier is around 10 zloty so make make sure you have purchased a ticket in advance in order to not miss a ride (we almost missed that because of ticket requirement)😅”
Cruise Gdansk’s Motlawa River for about 70 minutes aboard a 12-seat historical Polish boat. Your guide points out the Imperial Shipyard, medieval water gates, the 15th-century Crane, Ołowianka Island, and Granary Island. Guides such as Simon and Damian are praised for clear, funny storytelling. Blankets help on cool days.
“Lovely, relaxing way to see the interesting buildings of Gdansk, guide on boat was knowledgable & informative. Give yourself plenty of time to get there if walking, the route is not clearly marked, had to stop and ask a bar owner for the last bit to the boat. Better signage & directions needed.”
Join Premium Yachting for a 110-minute sunset cruise from Stara Stocznia. You will pass Gdańsk’s historic waterfront, shipyards, Westerplatte, and Wisłoujście Fortress before reaching the Bay of Gdańsk. Dominic, Darja, Mike, and Patrycja are among the friendly guides. Expect a relaxed yacht ride, seasonal drinks, and limited historical commentary.
“Very nice trip. But to many people on the boat in my opinion.”
See Gdańsk from the Motława River on a 45-minute catamaran cruise with a skipper and audio guide. You will pass the Green Gate, medieval crane, fish market, marina, shipyard cranes, Teutonic Castle wall, Ołowianka Island, and rebuilt Granary Island. Commentary is available in English, German, and Polish.
“Everything was perfect. Captain is super nice! We really enjoyed it ;))”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Mike, or Szymon for a 150-minute sunset paddle from Gdansk Shipyard. Learn the basics, then kayak along the Motlawa past the Crane, Granary Island, Olowianka, Radunia Canal, and the Baltic Philharmonic. Tandem kayaks, spray skirts, life jackets, and a waterproof bag are included.
“We had such an amazing experience tonight. Our guide was incredible, helpful, funny and very informative. The tour was detailed and we got a lot of time on the water, seeing some really cool sights as well as a beautiful sunset. Would highly recommend 😁”
Take a one-hour sunset cruise from Boat & Bike along Gdańsk’s Motława River and toward the historic shipyard. You’ll see water gates, the red crane, and old-town views from a small motorboat with up to seven people. English and Polish-speaking guides, including captains such as Michał, Mateusz, and Dominic, provide a relaxed trip with music and one glass of prosecco.
“Gdansk is a beautiful city, and to see it from the river boat at sunset made it even more magical. October 2025. Prosecco and mulled wine, fabulous music, captain Michal. It was a lovely experience and thoroughly recommended 🌟”
Spend 50 minutes aboard a comfortable two-deck yacht cruising from the Motława River into Gdańsk’s working port. A professional skipper points out cranes, dry docks, ships under repair, and the shipyard linked to Solidarity. You’ll receive prosecco from spring through September, or mulled wine in the colder months.
“It was cancelled on that time when we arrive at the meeting point!”
Paddle for 150 minutes through Gdansk with an English-speaking guide, passing Granary Island, Olowianka Island, the Crane, Radunia Canal, the shipyard, and the Baltic Philharmonic. Tandem kayaks, safety gear, spray skirts, and a waterproof bag are provided. You need to swim and communicate in English.
“Really great and interesting easy to see the city! Our guide was great and really easy going. Great experience!”
You’ll paddle the Motlawa River for about 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, passing the Crane, SS Sołdek, Granary Island, Olowianka Island, and the working Remontowa Shipyard. Choose a single or double kayak, learn the basics before setting off, and see Gdansk from waterways most sightseeing boats cannot reach.
“Bra guide, morsom og interessant tur. Har både enkel og dobbel-kajakker. Det gis en grunnleggende innføring i padling før man drar.”
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