Poland · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
River cruises in Krakow and Warsaw, the Motlawa in Gdansk, and the old boats that run out to Westerplatte. The 15 below are priced and clear about how long you are on the water.
Board Kapitan Victor beside the Sheraton Hotel for a one-hour evening cruise from Wawel Castle. Choose the warm lower deck or open upper deck, hear commentary in Polish, English, Spanish, or German, and pass Kazimierz, Cricoteka, Church on the Rock, and Kraków’s illuminated bridges.
“Really enjoyable and lovely to see Krackow from the water - informative and helpful staff”
Set out from Gdańsk Shipyard on a 12-seat wooden replica boat with an English or Polish guide. In 70 minutes, you’ll see the Old Town, Motława River, Ołowianka, Granary Island, port cranes, shipyards, and narrow waterways that larger boats cannot reach. Guides such as Borna, Szymon, and Danusia bring the past to life.
“This was such a fun activity. First, the meeting spot is such a random and out of the blue location, made it seem more…exciting? Second, there was a delay to the start of our trip but we were kept informed and checked in on. Third, it was fun and I learned a good bit about the city from a super nice guide. Thank you!”
Take a one-hour Aqua Fun cruise from near Wawel Hill along Krakow’s Vistula River. You’ll pass the castle, Dębnicki Bridge, Manggha Museum, Kazimierz, and Church on the Rock, with recorded commentary in English or Polish. Choose the open deck for the clearest views, but bring a warm layer.
“Fantastic tour on the boat, great people who run it and fantastic for money! Would highly recommend”
Cruise the Vistula from Marina Warszawa aboard a replica Galar boat, with room for up to 12 people per boat. You’ll pass bridges, beaches, Praga, PGE Narodowy, the Copernicus Science Center, and Old Town. Bring headphones for the QR-code audio guide, and dress warmly.
“Great experience! Very kind people and nice tour. Also there is free winter tea and mulled wine.”
Cruise the Vistula for one hour from the pier near Sheraton Hotel and Wawel Castle. You’ll pass Wawel Hill, the Church on the Rock, Kazimierz, Podgórze, bridges, and the Kraków Eye. Choose a glass of wine or a drinks package, then settle inside or under a blanket on deck.
“We went around sunset time and it was beautiful a lovely little trip, it starts with music, I would prefer they kept music going and offered headphones with chosen language as it was so many languages being said one after another but that’s my preference”
Join a live English or Polish guide aboard a replica Polish riverboat for a 90-minute sunset cruise. Guides such as Borna, Martina, Nikodem, and Szymon add history and humor as you pass the shipyard, Old Town, Granary Island, Ołowianka, and the medieval crane.
“Lovely boat to go through the city and yard to see an amazing sunset. Our tour guide was brilliant (not sure the name, long hair and hat) who gave us a great insight to Gdańsk”
Cruise the Vistula for one hour from Aqua Fun beside Wawel Hill. An English and Polish audio guide points out Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Manggha, Cricoteka, bridges, and the Church on the Rock. Choose the open deck for sunset views, or sit inside with a drink when the evening turns cold.
“What can I say I missed the first boat trip and they were excellent and let us to the next one, the views and scenery was lovely, we went upstairs on deck were they had fire heaters and a bar on boat , it’s definitely worth the money and we are going to do it again, staff are so friendly 😊”
Spend 80 minutes cruising from Długie Pobrzeże through Gdańsk’s Old Town waterfront, shipyard, port, and Wisłoujście Fortress to Westerplatte and back. Hear commentary in Polish, English, or German, then enjoy live music and drinks on the return. Arrive 30 minutes early for the best chance of a seat.
“The whole experience was brilliant and the Winter Tea delicious”
Cruise from Wiślany Ogród beside Wawel Hill for 45 minutes of easy sightseeing on the Vistula. You’ll pass the Royal Castle, Norbertine convent, Church on the Rock, Manggha Centre, and Father Bernatek’s Bridge. Bring a drink aboard, choose an indoor or outdoor seat, and listen in English or Polish.
“We booked the trip to zakopane and had a really lovely time. We had a good amount of time in each location. The cheese and vodka tasting was a good touch. Our favourite part was the thermal baths. Our guide michal was very friendly and really informative. Thank you for a lovely trip would definitely recommend”
See Krakow from the Vistula River on a one-hour catamaran cruise limited to 12 people. An English or Polish audio guide explains sights such as Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Manggha, and the Father Bernatek Bridge. The boat has an open upper deck, heated indoor seating, a bar, and a restroom.
“the views from the boat, especially of the castle were very impressive”
Cruise for one hour from Powiśle Street, beginning below Wawel Hill. You’ll see Wawel Castle, the Church on the Rock, Norbertine Monastery, Kazimierz, Podgórze, and more. A Polish and English audio guide adds context, while the small boat keeps the ride calm and personal.
“Thoroughly recommend this - so easy to book from app and directions were spot on !”
Travel from Krakow to Bochnia for a 3.5-hour underground tour with an audioguide, multimedia displays, the mine’s old elevator, a train ride, and a short boat crossing. Drivers such as John, Piotr, Peter, Bart, and Margaret have helped make the day run smoothly.
“The Salt Mines Trip was informative and enjoyable It was just a 40 min drive or so from Krakow and the Tour itself took around 3 hours. We had a really helpful driver, Peter who collected us from our hotel and he gave us some historical insights as we travelled through Krakow to our destination. When we arrived at the Salt Mine we had an English Speaking guide who made our Tour more informative than just the audio recordings on the headset we were given. Like most people say; make sure you take comfy footwear as theres a fair bit of walking on uneven surfaces/steps. And no need to take…”
Join Premium Yachting for a 105-minute sunset sail from Sopot Pier. A skipper such as Adam, Hubert, or Mike may let you steer, while you enjoy prosecco from spring to September or mulled wine in cooler months. Expect coastal views, blankets, toilets, and a sheltered indoor deck.
“Excellent, the captain and his crew taught me how to pilot the yacht for the whole ride ❤️”
Join a small group of up to 10 people for a 45-minute open motor yacht ride on the Motława. An English, German, or Polish guide, plus recorded commentary on some departures, covers the Crane, waterfront gates, islands, shipyards, Vistula, and Gdańsk Marina.
“We do not like when it is a taped guiding It was good when we got the written info on the sheets. We could play the music we like”
Cruise Krakow’s Vistula River for 50 minutes aboard the Nimfa or Orka, with views of Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Father Bernatek’s Bridge, and the Manggha Centre. You’ll hear English or Polish audio commentary and return to the dock near Grunwald Bridge.
“A great cruise with beautiful views of Krakow, I will definitely recommend it to my friends”
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