A Cruise on the Motława River with the Galleon Lion

Saturday, October 06, 2018

At the Old Harbor in Gdansk you can find many ships for a cruise on the Motława River. They all follow the same route from the harbor through Gdansk Shipyard, to Westerplatte and back.

We chose the Galeon Lew (Galleon Lion) because it looks spectacular and the children couldn't wait to set aboard a pirate ship. The galleon has an upper and lower deck and offers the possibility to eat or drink during the trip. There's also a tour guide on board who explains more about the important sights during the cruise in Polish, German, English and Russian.

From the galleon you have a great view of the docks and the ships in Gdansk Shipyard. You get the possibility to get off the ship at Westerplatte and get picked up by the next galleon. The whole cruise takes around 90 minutes.

Location: Długie Pobrzeże, 22-100 Gdańsk, Poland

Picture of the Galleon Lion on the Motława River in Gdansk

ships in Gdansk Shipyard on the Motława River

View from the Galleon Lion on Gdansk Shipyard

ferry boat of Polferries on the Motława River in Gdansk

view of Westerplatte in Gdansk from the Galleon Lion on the Motława River

view of the Seven Mar from the galleon on the Motława River

View of the galleon Black Pearl on the Motława River in Gdansk

view from the Galleon Lion on old harbor in Gdansk

By: Jurgen Huibers

Jurgen Huibers

We're a family of five from the picturesque scenery of Belgium. Come along with us as we share stories from our journeys so far. And if you're curious about any of the places we've visited, don't hesitate to ask. Your dream European getaway is within reach, and we're here to make it extraordinary!