Sightseeing Cruises

Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise

Sightseeing boat on Vistula River with Wawel Castle in Krakow in the background.

Tourists on a Vistula River cruise viewing Wawel Castle in Krakow.

Sightseeing boat on Vistula River near historic monastery in Krakow, Poland.

People enjoying a Vistula River sightseeing cruise in Krakow, Poland, with cityscape views.

Duration

30 min - 1 hr

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Discover the iconic sights and landmarks in Krakow on an elegant boat as you cruise down the Vistula River. Operator: Kapitan Victor

4.4/5

(968)

Sara

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Crociera molto carina, abbiamo scelto di stare al coperto a poppa per avere un ambiente più romantico e raccolto. Ti raccontano la storia di Cracovia in poche tappe in tutte le lingue, anche l'italiano. Nel complesso un tour rilassante e interessante

Patricia

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

They have been very kind at all times, they changed the cruise to another time when we did not arrive on time to the one we had booked. A beautiful trip with an audio guide in Polish and English, and the ship was very clean and well kept. We highly recommend it.

Accardi

Apr 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We spent a pleasant and relaxing hour on the boat, with background music and audio guide in Polish and English. The view of the city is striking. Recommended

Skip the long lines and hop aboard a comfortable boat to begin your sightseeing cruise along the River Vistula.

Cruise down the longest river in Poland while you experience unique views of Krakow and its attractions.

Sit back and enjoy the journey from the famous Wawel Hill to the Norbertine Monastery and listen to stories of the city with an English or Polish audioguide.

Opt for a 30-minute day time cruise or enjoy the view of the city lit up in beautiful lights at night or in the evening with a complimentary drink and a multilingual audio guide.

Fun fact: Poland's largest river, the Vistula, stretches across 1,047 km entirely within the country's borders!

1-hour sightseeing cruise

Skip the line ticket

Audio guide (optional)

1-hour night cruise (optional)

1-hour evening cruise (optional)

30-minute cruise (optional)

Complimentary drink (optional)

Live guide

Any meals and drinks

Transfers

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes - 60 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREWawel Castle
LAST DEPARTUREWawel Castle
1 Boarding point
Krakow, Poland
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Sights covered
Wawel Castle
Dębnicki Bridge
Convent of the Norbertine Sisters
Dębniki District
Museum of Japanese Art and Technology
Grunwaldzki Bridge
Tadeusz Kantor's Centre for Documentation Cricoteka
Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.4
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What our guests say
Giuseppe
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Beautiful experience with this company.
Andrew
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Staff at bounding so helpful as I am disabled and use walking sticks Beautiful 1hr cruise. Thank you
Walter
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Atmospheric cruise on the Vistula along Krakow. Interesting explanations in several languages.
Margaret
Sep 2025
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4/5
nonseats outside which was a bit disappointing but good overall
Clare
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Nice to see the city from a different angle

River cruise experience from Wawel Hill

Begin your tour from Wawel Hill, where you can spot the magnificent Wawel Royal Castle and other nearby monuments. Enjoy the sights and sounds as you cruise along the gorgeous Vistula River while soaking in the warm sunlight. Every guest is given an audio guide to listen to during the cruise, which is available in English and Polish. The boat is a mixture of traditional design coupled with modern technology, giving you a comfortable experience.

Spectacular views of Krakow landmarks

Once you begin sailing, you can head to the open deck for spectacular views of Krakow and its major landmarks. You will spot many charming attractions such as the Saltwater and Kazimierz, the Debnicki Bridge, the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel or 'Church on the Rock', the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, and the Norbetine Monastery. Sit back and enjoy the unforgettable sights on your Krakow cruise which lasts for approximately 1 hour.

Additional information

Depending on the size of the group, you will either board a ship for 12 people or 90 people.

Restrooms are not available for the 12-people boat. Guests can use the bathroom at the restaurant by the pier before boarding.

Please ensure to wear weather-appropriate clothing.

The night cruise offers audio guides available in Polish, English, German and Spanish.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.