About the Port
Gdynia rose largely in the 1920s and 1930s as Poland's principal deep-water harbor, built to give the newly independent nation direct access to the sea. Its waterfront reflects that era with clean modernist architecture, wide boulevards, and a lively promenade along Kosciuszko Square, where locals gather near the marina and museum ships. The city's relatively short history gives it a different character from its neighbors, open, orderly, and oriented toward the water.
Most travelers use Gdynia as a launching point for the wider Tricity region, with Sopot's pier and beaches a short ride away and Gdansk's old town, with its Gothic churches and Hanseatic merchant houses, within easy reach by car or train. The port itself sits close to the city center, making an independent stroll along the shore a simple option before venturing farther along the Baltic coast.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Gdynia .
Board the Museum Ships
Step aboard the tall ship Dar Pomorza and the destroyer ORP Błyskawica, both moored right at the Kosciuszko Square waterfront and open for self-guided visits in under an hour.
Ride the Train to Gdansk
Commuter trains run frequently from Gdynia's station to Gdansk in about 25 minutes, landing near the Long Market's Gothic facades, Neptune's Fountain, and St. Mary's Church.
Hop to Sopot's Pier
A quick rail or bus ride reaches Sopot, home to Europe's longest wooden pier and a sandy beach backed by belle-époque villas, ideal for a brisk walk before returning to port.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Gdynia
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Holland America | Rotterdam | 14 | $2,399 | |
| Sep 3, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $5,419 | |
| Sep 4, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $5,374 | |
| Sep 17, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $5,069 | |
| Sep 17, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 14 | $2,874 | |
| Sep 18, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 14 | $2,834 | |
| Sep 18, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $5,304 |