Gdansk 70-Minute Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish River Boat
by Galar Gdański
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.zł 160Overview
This guided boat tour in Gdansk offers a 70-minute cruise aboard a wooden replica of a Polish river boat design used for over 400 years. The boat holds up to 12 passengers, allowing a quiet and personal experience in areas that larger vessels cannot access. The journey begins in the former Gdansk Shipyard area, once a major industrial site producing u-boats and employing nearly 18,000 people, now featuring historical shipyard cranes and a working shipbuilding industry. The cruise continues along the Motława River embankment, passing landmarks such as the remains of the Teutonic Castle wall with the Swan Tower, the Water Gates, the 15th-century wooden Crane, St. Mary’s Gate, and the Green Gate. The route then covers Ołowianka Island, home to the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, the Royal Granary, the National Maritime Museum, and Stonemason’s Bridge. Finally, the boat passes Granary Island, connected to the old town by the Green Bridge. The island’s name reflects its historical role as a storage site for goods, and visitors see remains of old granaries like the Blue Lamb, alongside modern reconstructions after World War II. This tour provides a water-level view of Gdansk’s Main City and access to sights not reachable on foot. A guide is included, as well as blankets for comfort during the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Gdansk Shipyard
The cruise begins at the former Imperial Shipyard area, historically known for u-boat production and employing nearly 18,000 workers. Nearby are active shipbuilding facilities, distinctive Gdansk cranes, specialist vessels, exclusive yachts, and an industrial environment unique to the city.
Motlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze)
The boat travels along the Motława River embankment, revealing the remains of the Teutonic Castle wall including the Swan Tower, the Water Gates leading into the city, the 15th-century wooden Crane, St. Mary’s Gate known as the most beautiful gate, and the Green Gate, the oldest gate of Gdansk.
Ołowianka and Granary Islands
The tour passes Ołowianka Island, which now houses the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, the Royal Granary, the National Maritime Museum, and Stonemason’s Bridge. Next is Granary Island, connected by the Green Bridge to the old town, historically a storage site with granaries like the Blue Lamb. The island features both preserved granary remains and post-World War II reconstructions, offering a unique perspective of Gdansk’s Main City from the water.
Meeting point
Our marina is located on the Imperial Dock (former shipyard area), look around for the red containers with the Yard Cafe sign. There are maps and stumbling blocks with directions on the Dock. The entrance to the pier is by the Yard Cafe, a parking fee of PLN 4 per hour or PLN 18 for 24 hours.
End point
Our marina is located on the Imperial Dock (former shipyard area), look around for the red containers with the Yard Cafe sign. There are maps and stumbling blocks with directions on the Dock. The entrance to the pier is by the Yard Cafe, a parking fee of PLN 4 per hour or PLN 18 for 24 hours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Gdansk 70-Minute Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish River Boat
by Galar Gdański
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.zł 160Overview
This guided boat tour in Gdansk offers a 70-minute cruise aboard a wooden replica of a Polish river boat design used for over 400 years. The boat holds up to 12 passengers, allowing a quiet and personal experience in areas that larger vessels cannot access. The journey begins in the former Gdansk Shipyard area, once a major industrial site producing u-boats and employing nearly 18,000 people, now featuring historical shipyard cranes and a working shipbuilding industry. The cruise continues along the Motława River embankment, passing landmarks such as the remains of the Teutonic Castle wall with the Swan Tower, the Water Gates, the 15th-century wooden Crane, St. Mary’s Gate, and the Green Gate. The route then covers Ołowianka Island, home to the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, the Royal Granary, the National Maritime Museum, and Stonemason’s Bridge. Finally, the boat passes Granary Island, connected to the old town by the Green Bridge. The island’s name reflects its historical role as a storage site for goods, and visitors see remains of old granaries like the Blue Lamb, alongside modern reconstructions after World War II. This tour provides a water-level view of Gdansk’s Main City and access to sights not reachable on foot. A guide is included, as well as blankets for comfort during the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Gdansk Shipyard
The cruise begins at the former Imperial Shipyard area, historically known for u-boat production and employing nearly 18,000 workers. Nearby are active shipbuilding facilities, distinctive Gdansk cranes, specialist vessels, exclusive yachts, and an industrial environment unique to the city.
Motlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze)
The boat travels along the Motława River embankment, revealing the remains of the Teutonic Castle wall including the Swan Tower, the Water Gates leading into the city, the 15th-century wooden Crane, St. Mary’s Gate known as the most beautiful gate, and the Green Gate, the oldest gate of Gdansk.
Ołowianka and Granary Islands
The tour passes Ołowianka Island, which now houses the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, the Royal Granary, the National Maritime Museum, and Stonemason’s Bridge. Next is Granary Island, connected by the Green Bridge to the old town, historically a storage site with granaries like the Blue Lamb. The island features both preserved granary remains and post-World War II reconstructions, offering a unique perspective of Gdansk’s Main City from the water.
Meeting point
Our marina is located on the Imperial Dock (former shipyard area), look around for the red containers with the Yard Cafe sign. There are maps and stumbling blocks with directions on the Dock. The entrance to the pier is by the Yard Cafe, a parking fee of PLN 4 per hour or PLN 18 for 24 hours.
End point
Our marina is located on the Imperial Dock (former shipyard area), look around for the red containers with the Yard Cafe sign. There are maps and stumbling blocks with directions on the Dock. The entrance to the pier is by the Yard Cafe, a parking fee of PLN 4 per hour or PLN 18 for 24 hours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.