Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Guided tour
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Set sail on a 12-passenger Galar boat and learn about local history from your guide in Polish or English as you cruise.
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Discover Gdańsk’s Old Town, Teutonic castle ruins, and the iconic 15th-century wooden crane from the water.
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Navigate hidden canals and see the Gdańsk Shipyard, the birthplace of the "Solidarity" movement, up close.
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Did you know? These Galar boats are replicas of historic Polish vessels once used for river trade in Gdańsk.
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1-hour historic Polish Galar boat ride
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English/Polish-speaking guide
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Life jacket
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Blanket
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Umbrella
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NNW insurance
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Food and drinks (can be purchased at Yard Cafe and brought on board)
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Parking fee (PLN 4 per hour or PLN 18 per day at Imperial Yard)
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Personal expenses
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
How do we collect reviews?
Sylvia
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Guide very knowledgeable and entertaining
Dietmar
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Annika
Sep, 2024Verified booking
It was easy to book. I liked the tour and the guiding. The guide talked not too little or too much. Many guides tell too many details, but not this one. It was a comfortable boat. It was quite a long walk from the town centre, and in a strange area. That is good to know for future attendants.
Michael
Aug, 2024Verified booking
It was a very nice and informative boat trip through Gdansk
Virginija
Aug, 2024Verified booking
What to bring
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Dress appropriately for the weather, as the boat is open-decked.
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Bring any food, drinks, or snacks you wish to enjoy on board—these can be purchased at the Yard Cafe at the Gdansk Galar Marina and brought with you.
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Bring a valid photo ID if requested at boarding.
What’s not allowed
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Individuals under the significant influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed to board.
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Smoking and intoxicants are strictly prohibited on board.
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Alcohol may only be consumed with the helmsman's permission.
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Large items that impede navigation are not allowed on the boat.
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Galar Gdansk is not responsible for valuables lost, left, or stolen during the cruise.
Accessibility
- The cruise is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for all ages and abilities.
Additional information
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Maximum 12 people per boat; boarding must be calm and follow crew instructions.
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Children and youth under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian and wear life jackets at all times.
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Pets are allowed at no extra charge; dogs must wear a muzzle and be controlled at all times.
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The route and stops may change due to weather or safety conditions.
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Cruises may be canceled due to heavy rainfall or other unsafe conditions, with a full refund or rescheduling offered.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Boarding Point
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Board your cruise at Galar Gdański - Tourist Cruises.
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Address: Dokowa 1/G, 80-863 Gdańsk, Poland.
Get Directions to the Boarding Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Rybaki Górne 02. It is a quick 6-minute walk to the boarding point.
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Board buses #106 or #166 to get you there.
By Car
- If you're driving to the boarding point, take the route that leads to Rybaki Górne from Gdańsk to get there.
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