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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.

1.Gdansk: Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte

Explore Gdansk by water with this 80-minute guided cruise to Westerplatte, featuring live commentary, music, and scenic views for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“Excellent tour on the Black Pearl down Motlava river down to Westerplatte, with amazing views of the Gdansk central part and the port. We all were excited, I’ve never seen the port infrastructure, cranes, ships etc in so much detail, great impressions!”

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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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7.Gdask: Motawa River Eco Cruise at Sunset with Prosecco

Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise along Gdansk’s Motlawa River with prosecco, historic cranes, and stunning views of the old town—an authentic and relaxed experience.

★ 4.8

“We loved the boat tour; it was easy to find. The Prosecco was nice and we had 2/3 glasses each. It’s not a tour so don’t expect any commentary but we got some great views and had music playing the whole time. We even got…”

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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

“What a great experience! The tour was intimate, beautiful and informative. Wojtek and Danusia were thoughtful and helpful guides to the city and created a charming atmosphere for the tour.”

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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 cruise was fantastic and informative!! It was great to see the city from the river. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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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

“Fantastic private tour with pickup at the cruise port in Gdynia. Had a wonderful local guide who picked us up and took us through Sopot, Gdansk and the Polish country side to Malbork Castle. Malbork castle was brilliant. Well worth a visit if staying in…”

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