Our waterway cruises Poland

An immersion in Poland’s traditions aboard your houseboat

Although your Pol­ish water­way cruise will take you away from the mass tourist trail, it will guar­an­tee you the chance to immerse your­self in the folk­lore and tra­di­tions of this Slav­ic coun­try. Dur­ing your water­way cruise, you’ll be able to enjoy some of the many restau­rants on your route, as well as embrac­ing the charm of kar­cz­mas, tra­di­tion­al inns where you can dis­cov­er Pol­ish music. You’re about to expe­ri­ence a jour­ney into the heart of this folk­lore on your Pol­ish water­way cruise. If the weath­er per­mits, you could decide to take this immer­sion even fur­ther by sam­pling the joys of cycling dur­ing your water­way cruise.

You’ll also take plea­sure in bring­ing some of the country’s gas­tro­nom­ic spe­cial­ties back from your vis­its to the stalls of its tra­di­tion­al mar­kets. You’ll thus be able to sam­ple Barszcz, zurek and oth­er kluskis aboard your house­boat, all washed down (in mod­er­a­tion) with one of the local beers or the nation­al drink : vodka.

From Polish culture to the country’s wealth of sites : the promises of an unforgettable waterway cruise

From our Slesin base in the cen­tre of the coun­try to Rybi­na on the Baltic coast, we’ll intro­duce you to steer­ing your house­boat. You’ll then be able to set off in the direc­tion of your choice, for exam­ple head­ing towards the impos­ing his­toric city of Gdan­sk. Poland has a wealth of his­tor­i­cal sites that are well worth mak­ing a detour to vis­it. You might, of course, pre­fer a more peace­ful, refresh­ing itin­er­ary, opt­ing to nav­i­gate to the lakes of Ilawa or Gop­lo. Var­i­ous nau­ti­cal bases have been set up, guar­an­tee­ing you the chance to enjoy swim­ming and oth­er water activ­i­ties. Be amazed by the impos­ing Teu­ton­ic fortress of Mal­bork that, to this day, remains one of the largest brick cas­tles in Europe, or suc­cumb to the charm of the arcades in the pic­turesque town of Drewni­ca.


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Must-see places for a successful stay

Malbork, the largest brick castle in Europe

Malbork, the largest brick castle in Europe

At the turn of a bend during your waterway cruise, you’ll be captivated by a monumental vision: the Teutonic fortress of Marienbourg. Malbork is the home of this gigantic edifice, the largest brick castle in Europe. Built in the 13th century, this imposing fortress quickly became the seat of the Teutonic Knights. The fortress of Marienbourg is also the largest Gothic fortress in Europe and a must-see site that’s easily accessible with your rental houseboat. On the banks of the Nogat, a delta branch of the Vistula, you’ll be able to uncover all the secrets of the castle’s exciting and eventful history.
Polish Gastronomy

Polish Gastronomy

In addition to taking in some grandiose sites aboard your licence-free boat, you’ll also have the opportunity to discover Poland’s folklore and traditions. Polish gastronomy will accompany you throughout your waterway cruise. On your licence-free boat, as well as in the many restaurants you’ll find in the towns along the way, you’ll be able to enjoy kluskis and other zupas, soups that are very popular in the region. Vodka, as well as local beers, will be served as an accompaniment to these dishes, many of which are made using cabbage. Make sure you try bigos, the Polish version of sauerkraut. On your strolls around the traditional market stalls, you should also look out for Karpatka, a local dessert made from Polish-style pudding cream.
Ilawa and its lake

Ilawa and its lake

The town of Ilawa was founded in the 14th century and is well worth visiting during your waterway cruise. Discover this ancient stronghold of the Teutonic Knights by wandering through its shopping streets. At some point in your walk, you’re sure to find yourself on the imposing Town Hall Square. A stop in Ilawa is also a great opportunity for a soothing break. The town is indeed on the shores of the famous Lake Jeezoriack. Many nautical bases have been built around it, and you can make the most of the time you spend away from your boat to enjoy all kinds of water activities.

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