Black Pearl Ship
Gdansk
Plan for an extra hour of exploration at Westerplatte before returning.
The Black Pearl Ship offers an intriguing journey from Gdansk to the historic site of Westerplatte, providing a unique blend of maritime adventure and historical exploration. This vessel, styled as a galleon, adds an aesthetic reminiscent of a bygone era, enhancing the overall experience for visitors. As the ship sails through the Port, past the Shipyard and the Wisłoujście Fortress, passengers are treated to engaging narratives by knowledgeable guides, illuminating the rich past and significance of these landmarks.
The cruise invites passengers to explore the symbolism and history of Westerplatte, recognized as the location where the first shots of World War II were fired. Upon arrival at the peninsula, there is the opportunity for individual exploration, allowing visitors to walk through the grounds and reflect on its historical importance. Engaging with the landscape, guests can immerse themselves in the poignant history at their own pace before rejoining the ship for the return journey.
The return trip is enhanced by live shanties, bringing an authentic nautical atmosphere to the experience. The musical backdrop complements the journey, offering a leisurely and entertaining return to the starting point at Długie Pobrzeże, near the Gdański Bowke restaurant.
This attraction is especially suitable for history enthusiasts eager to learn more about Gdansk’s past, families seeking an educational outing, and groups who enjoy combining history with leisure on the water. With regular departures throughout the day during the spring, summer, and autumn months, it offers flexibility for varied schedules.
Reviews
A great and unique experience. Of course, in Gdańsk, you cannot expect a typical tropical beach atmosphere, but sailing past the docks and shipyards also offers marvellous views. The crew handled everything professionally and without any hiccups. The tour is also accompanied by live music, which makes the trip even more enjoyable.
Very exciting experience. You can see the majority of Gdansk's harbour industry from a beautifully crafted copy of a 17th century galleon - accompanied by sea shanties and drinks on board. The whole round trip takes about 90 minutes if you don't disembark to get closer to the Westerplatte monument. My only complaint is that it was very difficult to understand what the English guide was saying, due to her heavy accent, but it was a great experience nonetheless.
Cool trip. We stayed on the island for 2h because we didnt want to run. Its about 1km from the boat to the monument. You can buy a ticket right in front of the boat
Such a fun way to see the shipyards and get to Westerplatte. We opted for the 80 minute round trip. There is a bar, food, toilets onboard. Live commentary in a variety of languages. Great singer on the way back was a great end to trip.
