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15 Best Westerplatte Cruises

The harbor sailings: round-trip cruises to Westerplatte where the war’s first shots landed, eco-boats around the old town’s waterways and the shipyard panorama en route. The peninsula memorial reads heavier after the boat’s history briefing.

3.Gdask: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise

Discover Gdańsk from the water aboard a modern yacht, exploring historic sites and scenic views with expert insights on a 45-minute Motlawa River cruise.

★ 4.6

“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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4.Gdansk: Scenic Evening Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink

Experience Gdansk from the water on a scenic evening yacht cruise. Enjoy historic sights, a welcome drink, and stunning views in a relaxed setting.

★ 4.4

“Mike ( Shaggy ) our tour guide was very informative and gave us a clear understanding of the history of Gdansk excellent trip would highly recommend if you are expecting to go out into the bay this trip did not include this still great to…”

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5.Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

Experience Gdansk from the water on a historic Polish boat, enjoying scenic views, expert guides, and a perfect introduction to this charming city.

★ 4.5

“It was amazing. I would never have skipped history classes, if my teachers lectured the way our tour guide did 👍. He was informative and humorous (in a positive way). The boat was clean an tidy. Life jackets were available but we could not use…”

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6.Gdask: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink

Experience Gdansk from the water on a scenic sunset cruise, enjoying prosecco, stunning harbor views, and insightful commentary in just over an hour.

★ 4.3

“We had a great time. It would have been nice if the guide could have given us some information about the places we passed but otherwise very enjoyable on a very comfortable boat”

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9.Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise

Experience Gdansk from the water with a 90-minute sunset cruise showcasing shipyards, Old Town lights, and historical sights—all in an intimate boat ride.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic boat trip with excellent English speaking guide. Great to see the shipyard area and then cruise downtown. Great view of the famous crane. Super value. Would recommend to anyone”

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10.Cruises on the Motlawa River

Experience Gdansk from the water on a 45-minute Motlawa River cruise, seeing historic landmarks with an intimate boat ride for just 10 travelers.

★ 4.5

“The boat is pretty small and a bit hard to hear the guides voice, but other than that a nice soft ride.”

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11.Gdask: Motawa River Cruise with Pierogi Tasting

Experience Gdask from the water with a charming river cruise, savor freshly made pierogi, and enjoy insightful stories—perfect for food lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 4.8

“Great time on this river Cruise. Great views of the city and docks of Gdansk. Martina was excellent in her knowledge about the city and history of Pierogi. The Pierogi we had were top notch. Also came with a glass of wine. This is better…”

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14.Malbork Castle and Westerplatte Tour with Lunch

Discover the highlights of Gdansk with this comprehensive tour visiting Malbork Castle, Westerplatte, and enjoying traditional Polish lunch—an enriching day for history and architecture lovers.

★ 5.0

“I really enjoyed touring the castle and learning the history. Boz’ena was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who kept me riveted as she shared the story of the gallant soldiers at Westerplatte. I loved the dumplings and the warm red wine. I ‘m also…”

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