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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.

2.Gdask: Sightseeing EcoCruise around the Old Town of Gdansk

Explore Gdansk from the water on a quiet, eco-friendly boat cruise. Discover historic landmarks, enjoy expert commentary, and relax in comfort.

★ 4.6

“Julia was our guide, she was very friendly and informative. She answered all of our questions and made it interesting, throughly enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend 😊”

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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

“Excellent service, we were running 3 minutes late because we were lost and they called to check on us and give us directions The boat cruise was informative and lovely Highly recommend”

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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

“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.”

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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

“Our guide Patrycja was amazing. Fantastic Knowledge of all the sights. Would highly recommend to anyone best part of our stay in Gdańsk so far. Oh did I mention the sunset !!! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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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

“Nice and steady tour around the docks & “ old town “ with a very informative guide giving plenty of history from centuries ago to modern times”

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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

“We had trouble finding the boat so we ended up waiting at the wrong spot.The Captain called me to make sure we were still coming and waited for us (not everyone would have since we’ve already paid for the tour). Our children (aged 3 and…”

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13.45 min cruise on the Motlawa River – Gdansk

Discover Gdansk from the water on a 45-minute Motlawa River cruise, offering stunning views, safety, and a relaxing way to see the city’s historic waterfront.

“The service was super from the staff. We enjoyed the trip very much and will do it again if we will get the opportunity”

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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

“Our travel guide was wonderful! Her knowledge and kindness was appreciated. The lunch she shared with us was incredible. She is very good at making people feel welcome.”

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