Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The cruise starts from the post-shipyard area - from the former Imperial Shipyard, where the production of u-boats took place. And right next to the existing shipbuilding industry - characteristic Gdansk cranes, specialized ships, exclusive yachts and a unique industrial atmosphere.
Cruising along the long Motlawa river Embankment we will see the remains of the wall of the Teutonic Castle with The Swan tower, Water Gates leading to the city, including the famous Crane from 15th century, the most beautiful of the gates - the St. Mary's Gate and the oldest gate - the Green Gate.
Olowianka Island - The functional use of the island has changed over the years. At present, on the island, we will see the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, the Royal Granary, the National Maritime Museum and the of Stonemason's Bridge. Granary Island - The Green Bridge connects the main part of the old town with the Granary Island. It is not difficult to guess what was located on the island given the name(the island had a storehouse where all the goods were kept). Currently, on the Island, we will see, among others remains of old granaries, including the best preserved granary Blue Lamb and their modern incarnation (the reconstruction of the Island after the Second World War). Galley boat tour gives a different perspective on the historical value of the Main City. With us you will see unique places not available for walkers.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(92)
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this as a group!!!! We were a group of 7 people, and the organizer refused to let us all on one boat (designed for 12 people). There was no apparent reason for this. At one point, there were only four people on a boat, but the crew simply ignored that and prioritized other travelers who were there as couples. We were told, without any apparent reason, that we had to split up. This naturally raised the question for us, why??? There was no answer to that. Absolutely incomprehensibly unfair and frustrating, as it was our last evening with friends. Unfortunately, the money has not been refunded yet.
As I explained to you on-site, I will reiterate it here to ensure complete clarity. For safety reasons, large groups (over 5 people) may be divided into two smaller ones. By law, we cannot exceed a strict limit of 12 passengers per boat, a rule that is also clearly outlined in our cruise terms and conditions. In your communication with Viator, you attempted to blame our skipper by falsely claiming he intended to split your group into three. This false statement is one of the main reasons we denied your refund request. Furthermore, you have threatened us with legal action; we are fully prepared to defend our position in court should the need arise. The decision to withdraw from the cruise was entirely your own.
While the pier is a bit difficult to locate, the cruise was fabulous. Our guides took their time, explaining points of interests and navigating through the river and canals. Well worth the time and cost.
Thank you, Rene, for highlighting your enjoyable cruise through Gdańsk's waterways and mentioning the attentive guidance during the journey. We appreciate your feedback and will strive to enhance our pier’s accessibility for even better experiences. Galar Gdański
Nice long walk around the canals in the center of Gdansk.
Tak, Kaj! Vi er glade for, at du nød turen gennem Gdańsks kanaler. Vi håber at se dig igen snart for flere oplevelser på vandet! Galar Gdański
Nice boat trip in beautiful surroundings. It was a lovely way to spend the day and vacation in Gdansk. Lots of exciting information about the city.
We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the sunset cruise exploring Gdańsk's Shipyard and Old Town. Experiencing the city from the water truly offers a wonderful perspective. Thank you for your kind words! Galar Gdański
A very peaceful, informative and relaxing tour of the waterways close to Gdansk's city centre.
Thank you for appreciating our sunset cruise highlighting the Gdańsk Shipyard and Old Town. Exploring Gdańsk from the water provides a truly unique perspective. We hope to welcome you aboard again for more serene moments.
This one is a must. Regardless of weather and wind. I have been on many canal tours, around Europe. But this one takes the price, for the most beautiful and cozy. And at the same time a friendly and skilled guide. Next time I come to Gdansk, I will probably take the same trip here again.
Mange tak, Danny! Vi er virkelig glade for, at du nød vores cruise på Motława og fandt det unikt og hyggeligt. Vi ser frem til at byde dig velkommen tilbage næste gang! Galar Gdański
Nice and steady tour around the docks & “ old town “ with a very informative guide giving plenty of history from centuries ago to modern times
Thank you for joining a boat trip with us! Exploring Gdańsk from the water is a unique way to enjoy the city's beauty. We hope you found the cruise memorable and relaxing. Galar Gdański
Wonderful trip thru the shipyards and the city. Fantastic sunset Great value for money Nice small boat. Max 12 people
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the sunset cruise through the Gdańsk Shipyard and Old Town. Exploring Gdańsk from the water in a cozy boat is truly special. 🌅 Galar Gdański
Beware. They will have left the dock at the time of the tour. Get there 15 minutes early because it will take you 5-10 minutes to figure out exactly where the tour is since there is no signs and a giant dirt parking lot you will need to navigate. We followed the address given and were not told to be there 10 minutes early. We got to the address on time but the google maps location is incorrect. Once we eventually saw the location and made our way there it was still confusing as there are no signs. But nonetheless the tour left at 7pm on the dot. Again we were not given any details or instructions. Best part is that they wouldn’t give us a refund and claimed we were incompetent for not finding the location
Fantastic boat trip with excellent English speaking guide. Great to see the shipyard area and then cruise downtown. Great view of the famous crane. Super value. Would recommend to anyone
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the sunset cruise, exploring the shipyard and Old Town. Seeing the famous crane from the water is truly special! We appreciate your recommendation. 😊 Galar Gdański
