Gdańsk: License-Free Motorboat Rental on Motława River

Old Town, Gdansk, Gdynia



Rent a motorboat and cruise down the Motława River in Gdańsk. Explore the Old Town, visit the historic shipyard, and see the Fish Market. Enjoy food and drinks from the Pietro Restaurant.

Highlights

  • Cruise down the Motława River on a license-free motorboat
  • Explore Gdańsk's Old Town from the water and become its helmsman
  • Visit the historic Gdańsk Shipyard grounds and the Fish Market
  • Admire the Green Gate and take photos at the iconic Crane
  • Enjoy food and drinks from the Pietro restaurant with Italian cuisine

Description

Set sail on a private cruise down the Motława River in a license-free motorboat. Explore Gdańsk's Old Town from the water and become its helmsman yourself.

During the cruise, visit the historic Gdańsk Shipyard grounds. Then, visit the Fish Market and the ruins of the Teutonic Castle. Admire the Green Gate. Take souvenir photos at the most important landmark on the Motława River: the Crane. Later, visit the Sołdek museum ship.

Then sail towards the new part of Gdańsk. Gaze at the beautiful yachts in the marina.

If you rent the motorboat for more hours, you can also go to the less frequented areas of Gdańsk, and sail towards Sobieszewo Island.

During the cruise, enjoy food and drinks from the Pietro restaurant with Italian cuisine.

Includes

  • License-free motorboat rental
  • Visit to Gdańsk Shipyard grounds
  • Visit to Fish Market
  • Visit to ruins of the Teutonic Castle
  • View of the Green Gate
  • Photo opportunity at the Crane
  • Visit to Sołdek museum ship
  • View of yachts in the marina
  • Option to sail to Sobieszewo Island
  • Food and drinks from Pietro restaurant

Excludes

  • Guide

Important Information

  • You will be the helmsman of the boat Food and drinks are available from Pietro restaurant with Italian cuisine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The rental includes a private motorboat with no license required, allowing you to navigate the Motława River and explore Gdańsk’s Old Town from the water.
The cruise takes place along the Motława River in Gdańsk, typically starting and ending near the Old Town area close to notable landmarks like the Green Gate.
Yes, the motorboat rental is license-free, so you can navigate the boat yourself without needing a boating license.
You can see Gdańsk’s Old Town from the water, the historic Gdańsk Shipyard grounds, the Fish Market, the Green Gate, and the iconic Crane.
Yes, you can enjoy food and drinks from Pietro restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine, as part of the cruise experience.
The duration varies by booking; check the provider’s website for specific rental times and options.
The motorboat rental operates in Gdańsk on the Motława River, which is near Gdynia within the Tricity metropolitan area.
Age restrictions may apply; check the rental provider’s website for detailed requirements before booking.
No prior boating experience is needed since the motorboat is easy to operate and license-free.
You can book the motorboat rental online through the activity page; details and availability are listed there.

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