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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Poland

70 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 average  ·  from $16

Vistula evening cruises in Kraków and Warsaw, a wooden Hanseatic ship out of Gdańsk, the Oder in Wrocław and the Toruń panorama at dusk. These 15 are priced by the hour with what is included on board, from an audio guide to a glass of wine.

Kraków: Evening or Night River Cruise - Price and timing: is 1 hour worth $24?
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Kraków: Evening or Night River Cruise

1.Evening or Night River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,386 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Our pick

1-hour Vistula night cruise from Wawel with audio guide and music, gliding past Church on the Rock, Kazimierz, and Cricoteka.

“It was great especially considering the fact that we booked the tour night before. The ride was amazing, voice narration and explanations were clear and in three languages. We were sitting on the lower closed deck. It was warm and cozy. Drinks from the bar were good and for a good price.”

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Gdansk: City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat - Entering the former shipyard at the start, and why it matters
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Gdansk: City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

2.City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,913 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22

70-minute cruise on a wooden Polish boat replica in Gdansk. Skip crowds, learn port history, pass canals, see WWII submarine sites.

“Great informative and engaging guide. The tour was excellent value for money on a lovely boat. Blankets and umbrellas were at the ready for weather changes, but we were lucky and went on a very sunny day! The trip leaves from an interesting location and there is a shop there for drinks/snacks. Great tour, highly recommended!”

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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise by Vistula River - Where you board by Wawel and how the ride typically flows
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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise by Vistula River

Warsaw: Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River - Where to meet Marina Warszawa (near Copernicus Science Center)
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Warsaw: Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River

4.Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,640 reviews · 54 min · from $20

A 54-minute traditional Galar boat cruise on the Vistula in Warsaw, with audio guide views of Old Town, bridges, parks, and stadiums.

“It was lovely to experience a trip along the Vistula river on a Galar boat cruise. The guides were welcoming and friendly and the audio guide was informative; providing historical information about landmarks along the river.”

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Krakow: Day or Night Vistula River Cruise with Audio Guide - Where You Start at Wiślany Ogród and What to Do Before You Board
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Krakow: Day or Night Vistula River Cruise with Audio Guide

5.Day or Night Vistula River Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,303 reviews · 45 min · from $18Best value

A 45-minute day or night Vistula River cruise in Krakow with an English and Polish audio guide. See Wawel and iconic river landmarks.

“We had a drink at the bar and waited in comfort for our 5pm cruise. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Luckily it was a calm, clear, mild evening. We all enjoyed our trip, looking at the lights and sights from the top deck, wrapped in the blankets provided.”

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Gdańsk: Sunset Cruise on a Historic Polish Boat - Your Boat: A Replica Galley, Cozy Seating, Real Water Views
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Gdańsk: Sunset Cruise on a Historic Polish Boat

Krakow: 1-Hour Evening Vistula River Cruise - Where You Start at Aqua Fun by Arkadia Barge (Don’t Overthink It)
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Krakow: 1-Hour Evening Vistula River Cruise

8.1-Hour Evening Vistula River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 952 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

1-hour evening cruise on Krakow's Vistula River from Wawel Hill, passing Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, and Church on the Rock.

“Lovely relaxing trip after a busy day sight seeing. We got to see the sunset albeit through the clouds. But it was still a perfect end to our trip to Krakow.”

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Gdansk: Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte - Boarding and seating: the one detail that changes your whole cruise
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Gdansk: Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte

9.Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 865 reviews · 1h 20m · from $33

80-minute Gdansk cruise to Westerplatte with live tri-lingual commentary, return music, and a warm bar. Non-stop ride past the shipyards.

“Excellent way to see the commercial activity including Gdańsk’s highly regarded shipbuilding industry along this industrial waterfront. Guide narrative very informative.”

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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise on Vistula River with Audio Guide - Where To Meet the Boat, so You Don’t Lose Your Minutes
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Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise on Vistula River with Audio Guide

Krakow: UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition - The ride from Kraków: 75 minutes each way done the easy way
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Krakow: UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition

Krakow: Vistula River Cruise with Historical Views - Meeting at Powiśle Street, Then Starting by Wawel Hill
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Krakow: Vistula River Cruise with Historical Views

13.Vistula River Cruise with Historical Views

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 357 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

1-hour Krakow Vistula River cruise for $22 with audio of Wawel Castle, Kościół na Skałce, and Kazimierz skyline views.

“Young guy who did our tour tried his very best to keep the Polish and English informed on all of the local sites. A great way to spend an hour and good value for money”

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Krakow: Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide - Where You Meet: Przystan Wawel Resto Bar by the River
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Krakow: Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

14.Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 323 reviews · 50 min · from $20

50-minute Vistula River cruise in Krakow with English or Polish audio guide, sweeping views of Wawel, Kazimierz, and the city bridges.

“A great attraction even in the rain! The cruise turned out to be a great form of relaxation after a long walk. Super climate and beautiful views. Highly recommend!!!”

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Krakow: UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition - The ride from Kraków: 75 minutes each way done the easy way
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Krakow: UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition

15.UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Boat Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Bochnia Salt Mine from Krakow with audio guide, underground boat crossing, and mining train. Pickup included, 6 to 7 hours.

“Interesting morning out. My husband and I were the only 2 on the tour and although we did have audio explanations in English , sadly our guide looked very dissenterested and bored throughout the whole tour, pointing to the next place to go and not talking. The boat expedition is not worth it. Took longer to get into the boat than the journey itself, which was about 15 metres worth. Hence 4 stars. Our taxi driver was excellent, on time and waited for us to go into our tour. He gave us both a small bag of edible sand, which i thought was a lovely touch. The salt mine is…”

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