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

MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
Mediterranean/Europe
01.08.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Marseille, Provence, France, Genoa, Italy, La Spezia, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, At Sea, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France

from €1,997
I Interior €1,997
O Ocean View €3,226
B Balcony €3,586

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Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Jewel of the Seas
Caribbean
28.12.2026 · 5 nights Port of departure: Tampa, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tampa, Florida, At Sea, Costa Maya, Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico, At Sea, Tampa, Florida

from €1,997
I Interior €2,192
B Balcony €2,758
S Suite €4,462

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Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel
Caribbean
31.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, At Sea, At Sea, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Tortola, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, At Sea, Miami, Florida

from €1,997
I Interior €1,997
B Balcony €2,472

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Cruise from Tenerife, Canary Islands
29.03.2027 · 17 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Atlantis Crest West, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Seville (Cadiz), Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Marseille, Provence, France, Genoa, Italy, Bay of the Calanques National Park, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Sardinian Sea, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Capri Bay, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €1,998
I Interior €1,998
O Ocean View €2,598
B Balcony €3,418

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
10.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Genoa, Italy ALL (NO DRINKS)

Genoa, Italy, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Sardinian Sea, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy

from €1,998
I Interior €1,998
O Ocean View €2,358
B Balcony €2,598

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Costa Diadema
Costa Cruises
Costa Diadema
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
19.06.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Copenhagen, Denmark ALL (NO DRINKS)

Copenhagen, Denmark, Hellesylt, Norway, Geiranger Fjord, Гейрангер (Норвегия), Bergen, Norway, Norwegian Sea, Stavanger, Norway, Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark

from €1,998
I Interior €1,998
O Ocean View €2,598
B Balcony €2,998
S Suite €3,418

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
12.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Formentera Bay, Ibiza, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marseille, Provence, France

from €1,998
I Interior €1,998
O Ocean View €2,358
B Balcony €2,598

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
14.06.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain ALL (NO DRINKS)

Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Formentera Bay, Ibiza, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from €1,998
I Interior €1,998
O Ocean View €2,298
B Balcony €2,458

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
11.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Savona ALL (NO DRINKS)

Savona, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Formentera Bay, Ibiza, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona

from €1,998
I Interior €1,998
O Ocean View €2,358
B Balcony €2,598

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Costa Diadema
Costa Cruises
Costa Diadema
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
03.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Kiel, Germany ALL (NO DRINKS)

Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hellesylt, Norway, Geiranger Fjord, Гейрангер (Норвегия), Bergen, Norway, Norwegian Sea, Stavanger, Norway, Kiel, Germany

from €1,998
I Interior €1,998
O Ocean View €2,698
B Balcony €3,098
S Suite €3,498

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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.