Poland Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
54 ships from 20 cruise lines
Poland cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 222 upcoming sailings on 54 ships from 20 cruise lines visiting Poland, calling at 4 places. Cruises visit Poland as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Northern Europe & the Baltics cruises.
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See every Poland cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Poland
Poland offers a deeply layered history, from medieval old towns to the scars of WWII and a resilient culture. Its river cruise infrastructure is still emerging—most travelers arrive via Baltic Sea cruises calling at Gdańsk or by land. This package focuses on authentic experiences, honest caveats about limited river routes, and smart planning for independent-minded travelers.
Typical routes
- Vistula River Route – connects Warsaw, Toruń, Bydgoszcz, and Gdańsk.
- Oder River Route – connects Wrocław, the Oder valley, Szczecin, and the Baltic Sea.
Ports overview
Poland's river cruise infrastructure is modest. Baltic Sea cruise ships regularly call at Gdańsk/Gdynia, while river cruises on the Vistula and Oder are seasonal, small-ship operations. Most international river cruise lines do not feature Poland as a primary destination.
Cruise season
May–September; July–August is the busiest but also the wettest.
Find your Poland sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Poland, earliest departure first.
11 Days One-Way from Helsinki to Copenhagen
Visits Poland. Also visits Finland, Latvia, Denmark
Seven Seas Mariner
22 Days One-Way from Helsinki to Ijmuiden
Visits Poland. Also visits Finland, Latvia, Denmark
Seven Seas Mariner
21 Days One-Way from Copenhagen to Amsterdam
Visits Poland. Also visits Denmark, Germany, Lithuania
Crystal Serenity
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10 Days One-Way from Copenhagen to Stockholm
Visits Poland. Also visits Denmark, Germany, Lithuania
Crystal Serenity
11 Days One-Way from Stockholm to Hamburg
Visits Poland. Also visits Sweden, Finland, Estonia
Hanseatic Nature
9 Days One-Way from Kiel to Hamburg
Visits Poland. Also visits Germany, Sweden, Lithuania
Hanseatic Nature
Where Poland cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 42 ocean 10 river 5 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Poland cruise
Poland cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Poland cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Poland cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Poland?
4 Poland places are visited by 54 ships from 20 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Poland cruise?
May–September; July–August is the busiest but also the wettest.
Sources and further reading
Background on Poland draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Wikipedia: Poland
- Poland Travel (Official Tourism): Poland Travel
- Cruise Critic: Poland River Cruises
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 12, 2026
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