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15 Best Westerplatte Cruises

These boat trips go to the place where the Second World War began. At dawn on 1 September 1939, the first shots fell on the Polish garrison at Westerplatte, where around 200 soldiers held out for seven days. Boats leave from the Old Town embankment, pass the shipyards, and reach the peninsula where the Monument to the Coast Defenders now stands.

2.Gdańsk: Sunset Cruise on a Historic Polish Boat

Floating along the historic Motława River, this 400-year-old wooden galley offers a sunset cruise that unveils Gdańsk's captivating maritime heritage.

★ 4.9

“Even though we didn't actually get to see the sunset (darn clouds) it was such a lovely experience. We set off in a group of boats and all the guides seemed to be fun, charming people, just overall a nice, good vibe. Not just that,…”

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3.Gdansk: Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte

Explore Gdansk from the water on an 80-minute guided cruise featuring live music, scenic views, and insightful commentary—perfect for history lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.3

“If you want a downstairs inside seat get to the ship before the given time (5-10 mins), and you'll be OK. We wanted to see the things that were pointed out so we chose up on the deck. Information given out put some context to…”

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5.Gdask: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise

Discover Gdansk from the water on a 45-minute yacht cruise along Motlawa River, offering scenic views, historic landmarks, and expert commentary.

★ 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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6.Gdansk: Scenic Evening Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink

Experience Gdansk from the water on a scenic evening yacht cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and see the city's highlights illuminated at dusk.

★ 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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7.Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

Wander through Gdansk's rich history on a guided city cruise aboard a historical Polish boat, and uncover the secrets waiting to be revealed.

★ 4.5

“I found the meeting point to be quite interesting, since it had a good vantage point for the industrial port. The boats are also very nice, designed to be protocols of the boats once used by the people in Gdansk. My favorite part of the…”

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8.Gdask: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink

Experience Gdansk from the water on a scenic sunset yacht cruise with welcome drinks, exploring iconic sights and enjoying relaxed, authentic ambiance.

★ 4.3

“amazing, tour man was very nice and gave us a lot of information about different buildings and boats in gdansk and the boat ride was just ace so relaxing. if you are going in winter wrap up very well as it was extremely cold but…”

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11.Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise

A mesmerizing journey through Gdansk's shipyard and Old Town at sunset awaits, promising enchanting tales and breathtaking views that will leave you spellbound.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful trip thru the shipyards and the city. Fantastic sunset Great value for money Nice small boat. Max 12 people”

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12.Cruises on the Motlawa River

Kaleidoscope of history and beauty awaits on a cruise along the Motlawa River in Gdansk, inviting you to uncover the city's enchanting secrets.

★ 4.5

“The staff were really friendly and the cruise was nice. If you’re in Gdańsk, I recommend you book this cruise. It gives you a different view of the city.”

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13.Gdask: Motawa River Cruise with Pierogi Tasting

Discover Gdansk from the water with a 70-minute river cruise featuring freshly made pierogi, local architecture, and a glass of wine, perfect for food lovers and history buffs.

★ 4.8

“The meeting point is in a cool location which feels like it’s part of an artist’s work space with lots of sculptures around. Not the easiest place to get to, and some rough ground getting there. Once on the boat it was really enjoyable. We…”

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5.0Malbork Castle and Westerplatte Tour With Lunch7 to 8 hours (approx.)$289.15 4.0Sightseeing Cruise Around the Old Town of Gdansk$21.62 4.5Cruises on the Motlawa River by a Luxury Catamaran – GdańSk From the Water Side45 minutes (approx.)$19.78 5.0Gdansk: Malbork Castle & Westerplatte Tour With Local Lunch7 hours$349 5.0Private WW2 Tour of Westerplatte,Gdansk and Stutthof Including Lunch6 to 7 hours (approx.)$255.18 4.6Gdask: Shipyard and Port Cruise with Pierogi Tasting1.2 hours$37 4.7From Gdansk: Elblag Canal Boat Cruise6 hours$527 5.0Private Transportation From Cruise Ship Port of Gdynia to Stutthof Camp 5-Hour5 hours (approx.)$361.23 5.0Private Transfer From the Cruise Ship Port of Gdynia to Gdansk Center45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$114.15 5.0Westerplatte Private Tour Led by Expert-Guide (Door to Door)2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$72.41 4.8Gdansk: Gdansk, Sopot and Westerplatte Private Guided Tour$243 4.8Gdansk Hel Peninsula Private Guided Tour With Cruise or Car$348 5.0Westerplatte – 2h Private Trip by Luxury Car$133.03 4.4Sopot: Boat Cruise from Sopot Marina to Gdask Old Town3 months$69 3.5Sopot Sunset Cruise$43.70 4.3Gdańsk: Catamaran River Cruise (group)$33 4.4Gdask: Boat Cruise from Gdask Old Town to Sopot Marina3 months$69 3.5Gdansk Scenic Evening Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink$45.21 3.5Gdansk Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink$45.21 5.0Private Westerplatte Tour by Car or Cruise Transport$289 5.0Gdańsk: Catamaran River Cruise$214 5.0Luxury Yacht Cruise Gdansk – Sopot$1,147.03 5.0Gdansk: Cruise on the Motlawa River with Glass of Wine3 months$38 5.0Gdask: Exclusive Cruise with a Glass of Prosecco1 hour$279