Gdansk Cruise Port
Gdansk, Poland · Baltic
Cruise ships dock at Nabrzeze Obroncow Westerplatte - Cruise Quay, Gdansk.
Plan my port daysBig, rewarding Polish port; the cruise berth is ~7 km from the Old Town, reached by shuttle, taxi or water tram.
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Port summary
Ships dock at the Westerplatte quay in the working harbour, about 7 km from the historic Main Town; cruise shuttles, taxis and a seasonal water tram make the transfer.
Cruise dock
🚢 Nabrzeze Obroncow Westerplatte - Cruise Quay
Main cruise berth on the Westerplatte quay in the working harbour, about 7 km from the Old Town. The Westerplatte monument is a short walk away. Cruise ships also occasionally use the Oliwa and WOC II quays.
📍 Latitude: 54.404465, Longitude: 18.675994
See dock on port map →Getting to Gdansk
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work almost everywhere; carry a little cash in zloty for small kiosks, markets and tips.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedGdansk Old Town panoramic drive and Main Town walking tour
≈ 5 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€95$108
Do it yourself
€25$29
Save ≈ €70Save ≈ $80 (74% off)
Ships dock at Westerplatte (Obroncow Westerplatte) quay, ~7 km from the Main Town. In summer the F5 water tram runs from the Westerplatte stop to Targ Rybny on the Motlawa (~30 min, ~€4); otherwise city bus 106/138 or a taxi/Bolt (~€10) reaches Brama Wyzynna by the Golden Gate in ~20 min. The whole Main Town circuit (Golden Gate → Long Street → Neptune → St Mary's → Mariacka → riverfront) is flat and walkable; St Mary's tower climb is ~€4, the church itself free.
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Malbork Castle UNESCO Teutonic fortress and Old Town
≈ 9 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€175$200
Do it yourself
€50$57
Save ≈ €125Save ≈ $143 (71% off)
Malbork is ~60 km east; the cleanest DIY is the frequent PKP/POLREGIO regional train from Gdansk Glowny (~40 min, ~€4 one way), but you must first reach Gdansk Glowny from the Westerplatte quay (bus 106/138 or taxi to the centre). The castle is a 10-minute walk from Malbork station; the Historical Route ticket is 80 PLN (~€20) and entry is by timed 30-minute guided/audioguide slot with a 500-people-per-hour cap — book online ahead. Door-to-door the castle is reachable inside ~90 min one way, but the chained connections make this the tightest day at this port.
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Ready-made port days
12 plansThe Royal Way — Gdańsk's Grand Old Town
The postcard walk: golden gates, the Long Market, Neptune's fountain and St Mary's, done in the smart order.
Solidarity & the Shipyard That Changed Europe
The birthplace of the movement that toppled the Iron Curtain — a powerful, mostly indoor half day.
Inside the Museum of the Second World War
One of Europe's most ambitious war museums — a focused, weather-proof half day close to the Old Town.
Westerplatte — Where the War Began, On Foot from Your Ship
The one Gdańsk day that needs no bus and no ticket: the WWII battlefield is a walk from the gangway.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Gdansk?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Gdansk, Poland. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Gdansk?
- Walking into Gdansk from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Gdansk centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Ferry, Train. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Gdansk?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Gdansk independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Gdansk and are cards accepted?
- Gdansk uses the Zloty. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Gdansk cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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