Cruises from Gdansk

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Gdansk is itself a port city on the Baltic, and that is exactly what shapes a separate travel logic for those who live here. Instead of the usual Mediterranean direction, it is natural to consider the Baltic season, when MSC, Norwegian, Costa, and other lines depart from ports like Copenhagen or Kiel, rather than from Barcelona or Venice. Both these ports can be reached by flight: regular connections toward Scandinavia and northern Germany fly from Gdansk, though the choice of direct flights is smaller than from major European hubs. A separate option, relevant specifically for residents of a coastal city, remains ferry service: regular ferry lines have historically existed between southern Baltic ports and Scandinavia, used by both tourists and freight transport. For residents of a coastal city, such a sea journey often feels more natural than flying: it is a way of reaching a neighboring country familiar since childhood, not just a practical choice. The ferry is, of course, longer than a plane, but it does not depend on airport schedules and can be an interesting alternative for those not in a hurry. When choosing between a flight and a ferry, factor in the time of year: the Baltic cruise season is usually shorter than the Mediterranean one and falls in the summer months. If specific dates do not match the Baltic season, it is worth considering the Mediterranean option too, through one of the Polish airports deeper in the country. Current dates for the Baltic and Mediterranean seasons are convenient to check directly in the cruise catalog on the site.

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MSC Musica
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica
South America and Antarctica
24.11.2027 · 3 nights Port of departure: Santos, Brazil ALL (NO DRINKS)

Santos, Brazil, Buzios, Brazil, At Sea, Santos, Brazil

from 694 EUR
I Interior 694 EUR
O Ocean View 794 EUR
B Balcony 1,014 EUR

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MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Virtuosa
South America and Antarctica
28.11.2026 · 4 nights Port of departure: Salvador de Bahia, Brazil ALL (NO DRINKS)

Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, At Sea, At Sea, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Santos, Brazil

from 695 EUR
I Interior 695 EUR
O Ocean View 794 EUR
B Balcony 895 EUR

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
15.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова) ALL (NO DRINKS)

Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова), Santa Cruz de la Palma (Spain), Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Agadir, Morocco, Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова), Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова)

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
O Ocean View 958 EUR
B Balcony 1,098 EUR

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
30.11.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Canary, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Atlantis Crest West, Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова), Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
O Ocean View 978 EUR
B Balcony 1,098 EUR

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
07.12.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain ALL (NO DRINKS)

Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
O Ocean View 1,018 EUR
B Balcony 1,198 EUR

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Cruise from Tenerife, Canary Islands
03.04.2027 · 6 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tangier, Morocco, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Marseille, Provence, France, Genoa, Italy

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
O Ocean View 998 EUR
B Balcony 1,298 EUR

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Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Discovery
Mediterranean/Europe
13.11.2026 · 3 nights Port of departure: Athens (Lavrio), Greece FB

Athens (Lavrio), Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye, Patmos, Santorini, Greece, Athens (Lavrio), Greece

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
B Balcony 1,118 EUR

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
29.11.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Canary, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Atlantis Crest West, Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова), Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Tenerife, Canary Islands

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
O Ocean View 1,038 EUR
B Balcony 1,178 EUR

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
26.11.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова) ALL (NO DRINKS)

Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова), Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Canary, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Atlantis Crest West, Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова)

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
O Ocean View 978 EUR
B Balcony 1,098 EUR

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Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Discovery
Mediterranean/Europe
21.11.2026 · 3 nights Port of departure: Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye FB

Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye, Patmos, Santorini, Greece, Athens (Lavrio), Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye

from 698 EUR
I Interior 698 EUR
B Balcony 1,118 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the Baltic cruise direction specifically relevant for Gdansk?

Gdansk is located on the Baltic, so ports like Copenhagen or Kiel are geographically closer and more convenient for city residents than Mediterranean directions.

How do I get from Gdansk to Copenhagen or Kiel?

Easiest by flight: regular connections toward Scandinavia and northern Germany exist from Gdansk. There is also ferry service for those not in a hurry.

Is it worth choosing a ferry instead of a plane?

It depends on how much time you are willing to spend: the ferry takes longer than a flight, but does not depend on airport schedules and can be an interesting travel format in itself.

When does the Baltic cruise season run?

It is usually shorter than the Mediterranean one and falls in the summer months. If your dates do not match the season, consider the Mediterranean route through a Polish airport deeper in the country.

Do I need a visa for a trip to Denmark or Germany?

Requirements depend on citizenship and residence status in Poland, so check them in advance on the official consulate websites of the relevant countries.