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.

Cruises

Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel
Caribbean
30.01.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, At Sea, At Sea, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, At Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from 1,515 EUR
I Interior 1,515 EUR
B Balcony 2,362 EUR

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Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel
Caribbean
09.04.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, At Sea, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Basseterre, St. Kitts, At Sea, At Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from 1,515 EUR
I Interior 1,515 EUR
B Balcony 2,362 EUR

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MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
07.10.2028 · 10 nights Port of departure: Kiel, Germany ALL (NO DRINKS)

Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark, At Sea, Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland, At Sea, Le Havre, France, At Sea, At Sea, Malaga, Spain, Alicante, Spain, Barcelona, Spain

from 1,729 EUR
I Interior 1,729 EUR
O Ocean View 2,598 EUR
B Balcony 3,398 EUR

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Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Explorer of the Seas
Caribbean
12.02.2028 · 8 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, At Sea, Falmouth, Jamaica, At Sea, George Town, Grand Cayman, At Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from 1,515 EUR
I Interior 1,796 EUR
O Ocean View 1,972 EUR
B Balcony 2,141 EUR
S Suite 3,754 EUR

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Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Grandeur of the Seas
Caribbean
31.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Cartagena, Colombia ALL (NO DRINKS)

Cartagena, Colombia, At Sea, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba, Kralendijk, Bonaire, At Sea, Colon, Cartagena, Colombia

from 1,515 EUR
I Interior 1,638 EUR
B Balcony 2,365 EUR
S Suite 3,031 EUR

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Harmony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Harmony of the Seas
Caribbean
30.10.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA ALL (NO DRINKS)

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, At Sea, At Sea, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, At Sea, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from 1,516 EUR
O Ocean View 2,969 EUR
B Balcony 1,914 EUR
S Suite 4,428 EUR

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Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
Bahamas
26.03.2027 · 5 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA ALL

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, At Sea, Cozumel, Mexico, At Sea, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from 1,730 EUR
I Interior 1,730 EUR
O Ocean View 1,950 EUR
B Balcony 2,220 EUR
S Suite 2,310 EUR

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MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
20.10.2026 · 8 nights Port of departure: Rotterdam, Netherlands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Rotterdam, Netherlands, Cherbourg, France, Le Havre, France, Southampton (London), United Kingdom, At Sea, Hamburg, Germany, At Sea, Zeebrugge, Belgium, Rotterdam, Netherlands

from 1,730 EUR
I Interior 1,730 EUR
O Ocean View 1,970 EUR
B Balcony 1,970 EUR
S Suite 3,330 EUR

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MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Virtuosa
South America and Antarctica
02.01.2028 · 6 nights Port of departure: Santos, Brazil ALL (NO DRINKS)

Santos, Brazil, Buzios, Brazil, At Sea, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, At Sea, Ilha Grande, Brazil, Santos, Brazil

from 1,730 EUR
I Interior 1,730 EUR
O Ocean View 2,090 EUR
B Balcony 2,071 EUR

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Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Independence of the Seas
Caribbean
28.03.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, Bimini, Bahamas, At Sea, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico, At Sea, Miami, Florida

from 1,516 EUR
B Balcony 2,390 EUR
S Suite 3,740 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.