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Top 3 water & beach things to do in Gdansk

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Gdansk you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. Gdansk Motlawa and Port Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink, Gdansk1

    1. Gdansk Motlawa and Port Yacht Cruise with Welcome Drink

    4.8· 11 reviews· 1.8 hours

    Experience the historical charm of Gdańsk from a unique perspective—on the water. Enjoy breathtaking views as you sip on a glass of non-alcoholic welcome drink, immersing yourself in the city's vibrant atmosphere. Discover extraordinary locations accessible only by boat, including iconic sites tied to the birthplace of the "Solidarity" movement. Witness the impressive craftsmanship of one of Europe's most renowned shipyards, where ships are meticulously repaired, adding to the city's rich maritime heritage.

  2. Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise, Gdansk2

    2. Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise

    4.7· 89 reviews

    Breathtaking views of the setting sun against the background of shipyard cranes. Discover Gdańsk from a water perspective on board a replica of a Polish river boat used for over 400 years. An intimate, wooden and spacious 12-seater boat will take you to places unavailable to large ships, and thanks to the low number of passengers you'll feel at ease and special. You will start the cruise from the former areas of the Gdańsk Shipyard, which was unavailable to visitors for over 170 years. Next, you'll go on a cruise on Motława - the center of the Old Town. You will see many tourist attractions, including the ruins of the Teutonic castle, water gates leading to the city, the famous wooden crane from the 15th century, charming old tenement houses and their new setting. You will follow a route that will also show you monuments and new buildings of the Ołowianka Island and the Granary Island. This trip is also a unique and only opportunity to see up close specialist vessels, Gdansk cranes.

  3. Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat, Gdansk3

    3. Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

    4.6· 304 reviews· 1.2 hours

    Discover Gdańsk from a water perspective on board a replica of a Polish river boat used for over 400 years. An intimate, wooden and spacious 12-seater boat will take you to places unavailable to large ships, and thanks to the low number of passengers you'll feel at ease and special. You will start the cruise from the former areas of the Gdańsk Shipyard, which once was a workplace for nearly 18,000 people and unavailable to visitors for over 170 years. Next, you'll go on a cruise on Motława - the center of the Old Town. You will see many tourist attractions, including the ruins of the Teutonic castle, water gates leading to the city, the famous wooden crane from the 15th century, charming old tenement houses and their new setting. You will follow a route that will also show you monuments and new buildings of the Ołowianka Island and the Granary Island. This trip is also a unique and only opportunity to see up close specialist vessels, Gdansk cranes.

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