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.
At a glance
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: 54.405976, Longitude: 18.672276
See dock on port map →Getting to Gdansk
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise-line coaches to the Old Town; the easiest option since the berth is ~7 km out.
📍 By the terminal when offered
Use Bolt, FREENOW or Uber apps for fixed fares to the Old Town.
📍 Taxi rank at the terminal
Public ZTM buses run toward the centre; usually needs a change to tram. Validate your ticket.
📍 ZTM bus stop near the terminal
Seasonal water tram up the Motlawa to the Old Town; scenic but weather and season dependent.
📍 Water-tram jetty at Westerplatte
SKM and regional trains to Sopot, Gdynia and Malbork leave from Gdansk Glowny, not the berth.
📍 Gdansk Glowny station, in the centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work almost everywhere; carry a little cash in zloty for small kiosks, markets and tips.
Things to do
Westerplatte Monument
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Hilltop memorial where WWII's first shots were fired, a short walk from the cruise berth.
🕐 Daytime
Long Market & Neptune's Fountain
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Gdansk's showpiece square, lined with ornate gabled houses and the bronze Neptune's Fountain.
🕐 Morning before crowds
Royal Way Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll the Royal Way from the Golden Gate down Dluga to the Long Market and the river.
🕐 Morning before crowds
Sopot Beach & Pier
🏖️ Beach
Europe's longest wooden pier, a sandy Baltic beach and a buzzing spa-town promenade.
🕐 Sunny days
St. Mary's Church
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
One of the world's largest brick churches, with a tower climb over the Old Town rooftops.
🕐 Late morning
Museum of the Second World War
🏛️ Museum
Powerful, immersive museum on the war that began on Gdansk's doorstep in 1939.
🕐 Open daytime; book ahead in summer
European Solidarity Centre
🏛️ Museum
Striking museum at the shipyard where Solidarnosc and Lech Walesa helped end communism.
🕐 Open daytime
Gdansk Crane & Motlawa Waterfront
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
The huge medieval port crane on the Motlawa, the icon of Gdansk's waterfront promenade.
🕐 Golden hour
Mariacka Street & Amber Shops
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
The prettiest street in Gdansk, lined with terraced stoops and amber and jewellery shops.
🕐 Anytime
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Plan my port days →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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