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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.

1.Gdansk: City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

Meander through Gdansk's captivating history aboard a replica of a historic Polish boat, uncovering the city's iconic landmarks and intriguing secrets.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“An incredibly pleasant boat trip. There were blankets on board and a very friendly crew — and a guide. We were dropped off in the city center if we wanted to, and we took that opportunity. Thank you for a wonderful trip and a great…”

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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

“It’s a unique experience .Seeing Gdansk from riverside is amazing .One of the busiest shipyards in the world and the transformation of the riverside .The old boat is a very unusual vessel and we enjoyed lovely hot chocolate on a very cold day .Glad we…”

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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

“Really enjoyed the river cruise - the mulled wine was excellent and when they ran out, one of the guides recommended a cherry vodka. I was a bit unsure about it, but it was absolutely delicious. Enjoyed the experience very much.”

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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

“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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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

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

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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