Poland Cruise Ports
Poland has developed into one of north-central Europe’s most popular countries for tourists to visit and thanks to the countries north coastline sitting on the Baltic Sea, it is quickly developing a reputation as a popular cruise destination.
For the majority of holidaymakers visiting the country, it is the countries historic cities of Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz, Wroclaw, and Poznan that are the biggest attraction but when it comes to cruising, the standout choice for a day on shore is visiting the city of Gdansk.
Gdansk is a mix of the new and the old as the city was fully rebuilt at the end of World War 2 but it was rebuilt to match the fromer building found in the city and that makes for a fascinating day exploring the streets of Gdansk but there is lots more that can be seen in the country when visiting Poland on a cruise.
Whilst there are a few smaller ferry ports that from time to time will accept smaller cruise ships, there is one dominant cruise port in Poland and that is the port of Gdynia.
Gdynia is located to the west of the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad and to the northwest of Warsaw and whilst it is possible to head to the capital city of Warsaw or to the city of Lodz if you have a full day in the city but the vast majority of cruise holidaymakers will make the 45-60 minute journey to the coastal city of Gdansk.
Whilst Poland maybe lacking in choice when it comes to cruise ports of call, it more than makes up for in most of the other options available to you when booking a cruise ships from a wide choice of cruise lines that offer a wide range of cruise ships and lots of different itineraries cruising around the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe.
Cruises To Poland
Cruise Holidays To Poland
If you are looking to enjoy a stop in Poland whilst on a cruise holiday of the Baltics, the great news is that there are lots of option including many cruise itineraries that start and end in the UK and some that start in great European cities.
If you prefer to not fly on holiday, the majority of NoFly cruises that visit Poland are 12-14 night cruises of the Baltic Sea but with that been one of the most popular routes for cruises from the United Kingdom, there is lots of choice of cruise lines that offer Baltic cruises including on some of the biggest and newest cruise ships or on some of the most luxurious.
That means that there is more often than not the perfect option for everybody wanting to visit the country no matter what you preferences are but if your own preference is to fly to a cruise port in the region you are cruising to limit the amount of sea days and to often enjoy more port sin the region, there are also a number of options to choose from.
Amongst the cities to offer the most choices when it comes to cruises calling into Poland are Stockholm (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Oslo (Norway), each of which are also great cities to add on a few days either before or after your cruise to explore all that they have to offer visitors.
Poland Cruise Guide
If you are currently trying to decide whether a stop in Poland is right for you or your family on your next cruise of the Baltic Sea, our port guides bring you all of the information that you need to make an information decision.
On the other hand, if you have already booked your next cruise to the region and researching what there is on offer whilst on shore, our guides bring you all that you need to know to really make the most of your time on shore.
Popular Ports
When it comes to cruise ports in Poland, it is the port of Gdynia that is by far the leading option for most cruise lines, with the port sometimes promoted as Gdansk.
The port of Gdynia is a hub of commercial, ferry and cruise traffic that also features a naval base in its sheltered waters across the Gulf of Gdansk from the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, something that can all often come together to make for a fascinating entrance that is well worth getting up on top deck for.
Popular Cruise Lines
Although there is only 1 main cruise port in the country, the popularity of the Baltic Sea as a cruise destination means that there is lots of choice when it comes to cruise lines offering holidays with a stop in Poland including many of the most famous cruise lines but also lesser known lines and luxury lines.
Amongst the lines to offer the widest range of options are Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises and MSC Cruises.
Poland
Location: Central Europe / Baltic Sea
Capital City: Warsaw
Currency: Euro
Language: Polish
Demonym(s): Polish, Pole
Top Ports: Gdynia
The Republic of Poland is a country steeped in history but that has also lots of development over the past few daces to where it is now a great mix of historic town centres and modern cities full of attractions for all to enjoy.
The countries north shore on the Baltic Sea is the gateway for visitors arriving by cruise which has helped the country to quickly develop it cruising industry as it looks to compete in one of the busiest and most competitive cruising markets.
The countries central European location, between the western and eastern historic powerhouses in the region has led to much of the countries historic been full of war and conflict and it is from that often torrid past that many of the countries leading cites of interest for tourists are related to but there is a lot more than its history to attract visitors including an incredible 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites of which 15 of them are cultural sites of interest.
Poland has land borders with both Lithuania and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad Oblast to the northeast, both Belarus and Ukraine to the east, the central European neighbours of Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south and Germany to the west and it is from many of those countries that much of the culture of Poland comes from.
In the main, the country has taken the heavy influences of its neighbours plus its own well developed traditions to create its own culture which can only be explored on a cruise holiday to Poland.
Best Time To Visit
As a Baltic Sea cruise destination, the main cruising season for Poland is between April-October but with the majority of the attraction of visiting the country simply been able to walk around and enjoy the town squares, historic buildings, and relaxed atmosphere, it is perhaps best to visit Poland on a cruise holiday in the warmer and drier months between May-September.
Cruises From UK
If you want to visit Poland on a cruise without the need for flying from the UK, you can do as there are a wide range of cruises that call into a Polish cruise port on road trips between the UK and the Baltics.
That allows you to see plenty of great destinations in the region and across Northern Europe and Scandinavia.
There are also so options to take a repositioning cruise between the UK and ports such as Copenhagen and Stockholm that call into Poland and allow you to spend more time cruising the region.
Cruises From Southampton
It is from the UK’s leading cruise port of Southampton that offers the widest range of options when it comes to lines, ships and itineraries for those wanting to sail between the UK and Poland
Here at CruiseHols.co.uk we bring you all of the information you will ever need to choose the right cruise destination for you and your family.
Our destination guides include everything from ports to attractions and excursion to the positives and negatives of the destination.
