RIVER TRIPS · POLAND RIVER CRUISES
Good poland river cruises fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise the Vistula from the pier beside Sheraton Kraków, passing Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Podgórze, Cricoteka, Church on the Rock, and the Bernatka Footbridge. Choose the warm lower deck or open upper deck, with multilingual commentary, music, blankets, and drinks available to buy.
“everything was perfect, nice and cosy with glass of wine and beautiful view.”
Cruise Krakow’s Vistula River for one hour aboard a traditional-style boat, passing Wawel Castle, Dębnicki Bridge, Kazimierz, Manggha Museum, and Church on the Rock. Choose the open deck for wide views, or sit inside with English or Polish recorded commentary. Bring a layer, and use the pier facilities first.
“the activity was as described. Best views are the top seating deck. The time i booked originally was for 5pm. This changed to 6pm. Updates were given through the booking agency. would recommend”
Board a replica folk boat at Marina Warszawa for a 54-minute cruise past bridges, PGE Narodowy, Praga, the Old Town, Royal Castle, and the Copernicus Science Center. Bring headphones for the audio guide, dress warmly, and expect a small, relaxed boat rather than a large sightseeing ship.
“It was lovely to cruise by Warsaw on the river during sunset. We should've brought warmer clothes though.”
Cruise the Vistula for 45 minutes past Wawel Castle, the Church on the Rock, Bernatek Footbridge, and Manggha Centre. Choose daylight or after sunset, then listen to English or Polish commentary. The boat has a heated lower deck, blankets, and wheelchair access, with drinks available at the departure restaurant.
“The weather was glorious & the trip superb, lots of points of interest spoken in English on the way, refreshments can be taken before & after on their restaurant boat, I would definitely recommend this trip.. Thank you 🙏”
Meet at Aqua Fun below Wawel Hill for a one-hour Vistula River cruise with English or Polish audio commentary. You pass Wawel Castle, Manggha Museum, Kazimierz, Cricoteka, and the Church on the Rock. Choose the open deck for views, or sit inside with a drink nearby.
“it was a fabulous cruise we got to see some of the beautiful sights Krakow has to offer”
Join a small-group one-hour cruise from Bulwar Inflancki and view Wawel, Kazimierz, the Bernatek Bridge, and more from the Vistula. The modern two-deck catamaran has an open viewing deck, heated cabin, bar, restroom, blankets in cool weather, and English or Polish audio commentary.
“Had a lovely time during the cruise. We booked it for sunset on what was a clear evening. As it is February and cold, we had blankets provided which really helped! They also provided some drinks and snacks, which was very generous and a nice surprise! Would recommend this boat tour for anyone coming to Krakow.”
Cruise for one hour from Powiśle Street past Wawel Castle, Kościół na Skałce, the Norbertine Monastery, Kościuszko Mound, Kazimierz, and Podgórze. An English or Polish audio guide adds context, while the small boat keeps the ride calm and personal.
“The boat was old and you can't listen the guide because of the noisy engine,but after a long day you can relax and enjoy the ride in the river”
Cruise the Vistula from bulwar Czerwieński 3 for 50 minutes, passing Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Bernatek Bridge, Manggha, and Church on the Rock. You get English or Polish audio commentary, an experienced crew, and open-air views for about $20.
“amazing cruise with great views. I highly recommend everyone!”
You’ll see Gdańsk from its waterways on a 45-minute open motor-yacht cruise for up to 10 people. The route passes the Green Bridge, Crane, Ołowianka Island, Granary Island, shipyards, Polish Hook, and Gdańsk Marina, with commentary in English, German, or Polish.
“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”
Join a 45-minute catamaran cruise from Przystań Zielony Most and see Gdańsk from the Motława River. An audio guide covers the Green Gate, medieval crane, fish market, shipyards, Ołowianka Island, and Granary Island. English, German, and Polish language options are available.
“Everything was perfect. Captain is super nice! We really enjoyed it ;))”
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