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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Poland

44 tours  ·  from $9 a head

The Vistula through Kraków and Warsaw, the Motława in Gdańsk and the bay out to Sopot and Hel. The 15 below run from an hour on the water to a full day, each priced and clear about what is included on board.

Kraków: Evening or Night River Cruise - Toward Kazimierz and the Church on the Rock
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Kraków: Evening or Night River Cruise

1.Evening or Night River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,386 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Our pick

Board at the Vistula pier beside the Sheraton Hotel and Wawel Castle for a one-hour evening cruise through Kraków. Choose an indoor or upper-deck seat, listen to commentary in Polish, English, Spanish, or German, and pass Kazimierz, Cricoteka, Church on the Rock, Podgórze, and the city’s lit bridges. Drinks and snacks are available onboard.

“We didn’t actually do this trip my 5 stars are for the refund from GYG unfortunately there was an issue with the boat so we were unable to go but the refund process was easy and efficient Thankyou”

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Gdansk: City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat - Starting at the former Gdańsk Shipyard
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Gdansk: City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

2.City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,913 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22

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!”

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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise by Vistula River - Wawel Royal Castle from the river
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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise by Vistula River

3.Sightseeing Cruise by Vistula River

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,897 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Spend one easy hour on the Vistula River, passing Wawel Royal Castle, the Dębnicki Bridge, Kazimierz, Manggha Museum, and Church on the Rock. Choose an open-deck seat for the best views, or stay inside in cooler weather. English and Polish audio commentary explains the main sights, and tickets let you board without waiting in the ticket line.

“While beautiful be cautious of the temperature. Absolutely freezing”

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Warsaw: Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River - Finding Marina Warszawa beside the Copernicus Science Center
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Warsaw: Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River

4.Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,640 reviews · 54 min · from $20

Board a replica wooden Galar at Marina Warszawa for a 54-minute cruise past bridges, beaches, parks, PGE Narodowy, the Old Town, Royal Castle, and Copernicus Science Center. You get a QR-code audio guide, blanket, and life jacket. Bring headphones, dress for the weather, and arrive 20 minutes early.

“Great way to see Warsaw from the river perspective.”

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Krakow: Evening Cruise with a Glass of Wine - Finding the Kapitan Victor pier near Wawel
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Krakow: Evening Cruise with a Glass of Wine

5.Evening Cruise with a Glass of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,054 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Join Kapitan Victor near Wawel Castle for a one-hour evening cruise along the Vistula. You’ll pass the castle, Church on the Rock, Kazimierz, Podgórze, bridges, and riverside lights. Choose a glass of wine, or an upgraded drinks package, and use the indoor cabin, outdoor deck, blankets, bar, and toilets.

“Boat left exactly on time, has both indoor and outside seating. Remember to ask for the free glass of wine included in the price.”

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Gdańsk: Sunset Cruise on a Historic Polish Boat - Starting among Gdańsk’s shipyard cranes
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Gdańsk: Sunset Cruise on a Historic Polish Boat

6.Sunset Cruise on a Historic Polish Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 977 reviews · 1h 30m · from $26

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.”

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Krakow: 1-Hour Evening Vistula River Cruise - Wawel Castle from the water
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Krakow: 1-Hour Evening Vistula River Cruise

7.1-Hour Evening Vistula River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 952 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

You’ll board at Aqua Fun beneath Wawel Hill for a one-hour evening cruise along the Vistula. An English and Polish audio guide points out Wawel Castle, Manggha Museum, Kazimierz, Cricoteka, and the Church on the Rock. Choose the open deck for sunset views, or sit inside with a drink when the river air turns cool.

“Well worth the money, a great activity to do as a couple or with friends!”

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Gdansk: Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte - Seeing Gdańsk from the Motława River
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Gdansk: Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte

8.Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 865 reviews · 1h 20m · from $33

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.”

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Krakow: Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide - Wawel Hill looks different from the river
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Krakow: Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

9.Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 820 reviews · from $18Best value

Cruise the Vistula from Wiślany Ogród near Dębnicki Bridge, passing Wawel Hill, the Norbertine convent, Church on the Rock, Manggha Centre, and Father Bernatek’s Bridge. You get a Polish or English audio guide, a choice of three vessels, and the option to bring drinks from the restaurant. The ride returns to its starting point.

“Lovely river trip, could grab a drink before and bring on board, got to see beautiful sights on the river”

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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise on Vistula River with Audio Guide - A small catamaran with two ways to sit
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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise on Vistula River with Audio Guide

10.Sightseeing Cruise on Vistula River with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 480 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Spend one hour on a modern, two-deck catamaran limited to 12 people. You’ll pass Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, the Manggha Centre, and Father Bernatek’s Bridge while an English or Polish audio guide explains Krakow’s sights. A heated cabin, restroom, bar, blankets, and an open upper deck make it a practical choice in any season.

“We were called the day of our trip detailing that our pick up location had changed. It was only 100m from our location so that was fine. As well as this, the usual driver was unwell so we had a non-English speaking driver. This was daunting initially but he was the loveliest man! We were the only group on the boat and he made us well very welcome! There was a bar, blankets, toilet, and an upstairs viewing area. We were offered to listen to an English recording for the tour but instead the driver let us connect to the speaker and we had our music on! Driver was bobbing…”

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Krakow: Vistula River Cruise with Historical Views - Setting out below Wawel Castle
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Krakow: Vistula River Cruise with Historical Views

11.Vistula River Cruise with Historical Views

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 357 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Take a one-hour Vistula River cruise from Powiśle Street, beginning below Wawel Hill. You’ll see Wawel Castle, Skałka Church, Norbertine Monastery, Kościuszko Mound, Kazimierz, and Podgórze from the water, with Polish and English recorded commentary. Expect a quiet sightseeing ride, simple boats, and fine skyline views at a modest price.

“Boat was in poor condition and the location was not sign posted very well, the operators struggled with English but tried their hardest and were pleasant. The actual ride was good despite the torrential downpour to start with, the guide on the boat was knowledgeable and pleasant, he also helped with photos by manoeuvring the boat to get good pictures. Well worth what we paid for the trip.”

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Krakow: UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition - The drive from Krakow to Bochnia
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Krakow: UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition

12.UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Travel from Krakow to Bochnia for a 3.5 to 4-hour underground salt mine visit with an audioguide, multimedia exhibits, the old mining lift, train ride, and short boat crossing. Drivers such as John, Peter, Piotr, Bart, and Margaret help keep the day on track. Expect stairs, uneven paths, and plenty of walking.

“Super tour and Margaret was brilliant & so accommodating. Tour was very smooth & 100% given to detail and ensuring we enjoyed our tour. Thank you”

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Sopot: Sunset Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink - A small yacht with room to retreat
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Sopot: Sunset Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink

13.Sunset Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · 1h 45m · from $44

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!”

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Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise - From the Green Bridge to the medieval waterfront
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Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise

14.Motlawa River Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 272 reviews · from $18

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”

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Krakow: Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide - Wawel Hill looks different from the river
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Krakow: Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

15.Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 270 reviews · from $18

Board at Przystan Wawel Resto Bar near Grunwald Bridge for a 50-minute Vistula cruise on the Nimfa or Orka. You’ll pass Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Bernatek Bridge, Manggha Centre, and Church on the Rock while an English or Polish audio guide explains Krakow’s sights.

“We really enjoyed the river cruise, the only down fall was we sat at the back and couldn't hear the audio very well, but other than that it was an amazing experience. It's a nice little boat, it had about 16 seats to sit out on then there was a little inside part where you could also sit, it also had a toilet which was also a bonus. one tip would be to definitely wrap up warm, hat, scarf, gloves, thick coat.”

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