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Destination guide
Poland — at a glance
97 boats are available to book across 3 departure bases. The largest are Węgorzewo (45), Wilkasy (36), Gdansk (16). The fleet is 71 sailing boats, 24 motor boats, 2 motor yachts. Weekly prices start from €700 for a sailing boat; every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate for 7 nights, before extras.
When to go
The Masurian season runs from May to September, with July and August the busy weeks when Polish families sail and the harbours in Mikołajki and Giżycko are full; June and September have the same warm water with empty jetties and lower rates. The lakes are fresh, shallow and windy enough to sail every afternoon, and most boats are rented from Saturday. Gdańsk on the Baltic is a May to September season with cooler water and a real sea.
Where to sail in Poland
Sailing holidays on the Masurian lakes
Węgorzewo and Wilkasy, next to Giżycko, are the bases for the Great Masurian Lakes: Mamry, Niegocin, Śniardwy - the largest lake in Poland - and the canals and rivers that link them over a hundred kilometres from Węgorzewo to Ruciane-Nida. Small sailing yachts with cabins are the tradition here, with free wild moorings in the reeds and harbours in every town.
Houseboat and motor boat rental in Masuria
Houseboats and motor cruisers from the same two bases suit families who want the lakes without the sailing: licence-free by law (under 75 kW, a hull under 13 metres and a top speed of 15 km/h), with a briefing at the jetty, and the same route through Giżycko, Mikołajki and the Bełdany lake into the forest.
Yacht charter from Gdańsk on the Baltic
Gdańsk has the sea-going yachts on this page: the Gulf of Gdańsk, the Hel peninsula and, for experienced crews, the Baltic coast towards Bornholm, Sweden and Kaliningrad. Bareboat with a licence or with a skipper, from May to September.
Boats leave from Gdansk 16
A week on the water in Poland
Day-by-day routes from the bases below, with the distances between stops. Each opens the full week on the base page.
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A week from Węgorzewo or Wilkasy 81 boats
Giżycko · Mikołajki · Ruciane-Nida · Ruciane · Ryn · Sztynort
Bareboat, skippered or crewed
Poland requires no licence for sailing yachts up to 7.5 metres and motorboats up to 10 kW, and none for a houseboat up to 75 kW as long as the hull is under 13 metres and the boat is built to do no more than 15 km/h - which is every charter houseboat on the lakes. Larger yachts need a Polish or recognised sailing patent, and the Baltic boats out of Gdańsk are rented bareboat to licence holders or with a skipper. Skippered charters and flotillas on the lakes are booked mainly by Polish crews in season.
Types of boats in Poland
Cabin sailing yachts of seven to eleven metres are three quarters of the Polish fleet on Adriavela, on the Masurian lakes; motor cruisers and houseboats are the rest inland, and a few larger yachts sail from Gdańsk.
- 71 sailing boats from €700 per week
- 24 motor boats from €840 per week
- 2 motor yachts price on request
Ports and marinas in Poland
Poland · prices
What a charter in Poland actually costs
Adriavela lists 97 boats in Poland, spread across 3 departure bases. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €1,549 and the cheapest boat on the list is €700. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 8.2–16.8 m · 3 cabins · built 2020 | Boats71 | Guests6–12 | From€700 | Average€1,604 | |
| Motor boat 8.7–13.5 m · 3 cabins · built 2020 | Boats24 | Guests4–10 | From€840 | Average€1,260 | |
| Motor yacht 13.5–13.5 m · 3 cabins · built 2017 | Boats2 | Guests8–8 | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 28 | Share of fleet29% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 44 | Share of fleet45% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 44 | Share of fleet45% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 44 | Share of fleet45% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 97 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats26 59% | Sleeps10 | Typical size11 m | Mostly21 sailing boats, 5 motor boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats17 39% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly15 sailing boats, 2 motor boats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats1 2% | Sleeps12 | Typical size17 m | Mostly1 sailing boat |
| Departure base | Boats | From | Average | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Węgorzewo | Boats45 | From€700 | Average€1,200 | Mostly37 sailing boats, 8 motor boats | |
| Wilkasy | Boats36 | From— | Average— | Mostly18 sailing boats, 16 motor boats | |
| Gdansk | Boats16 | From€1,540 | Average€2,159 | Mostly16 sailing boats |
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in Poland?
Poland requires no licence for sailing yachts up to 7.5 metres and motorboats up to 10 kW, and none for a houseboat up to 75 kW as long as the hull is under 13 metres and the boat is built to do no more than 15 km/h - which is every charter houseboat on the lakes. Larger yachts need a Polish or recognised sailing patent, and the Baltic boats out of Gdańsk are rented bareboat to licence holders or with a skipper. Skippered charters and flotillas on the lakes are booked mainly by Polish crews in season.
When is the best time to sail in Poland?
The Masurian season runs from May to September, with July and August the busy weeks when Polish families sail and the harbours in Mikołajki and Giżycko are full; June and September have the same warm water with empty jetties and lower rates. The lakes are fresh, shallow and windy enough to sail every afternoon, and most boats are rented from Saturday. Gdańsk on the Baltic is a May to September season with cooler water and a real sea.
Where can I sail in Poland?
3 sailing areas: Masurian lakes (from Węgorzewo, Wilkasy); Masuria (from Węgorzewo, Wilkasy); Gdańsk on the Baltic (from Gdansk). Each has its own bases, and the boats on this page leave from all of them.
How do I get to the charter bases in Poland?
The nearest airports to the largest bases: Węgorzewo (45 boats): Gdańsk Airport (GDN), about 210 km away; Wilkasy (36 boats): Gdańsk Airport (GDN), about 215 km away; Gdansk (16 boats): Gdańsk Airport (GDN), about 15 km away. Distances are as the crow flies; most charter companies arrange a transfer on request.
How many boats can I charter in Poland?
97 boats from 3 bases: 71 sailing boats, 24 motor boats, 2 motor yachts. Availability and prices are live from the charter companies.
How much does it cost to charter a boat in Poland?
On the boats listed here day rates start from €100 and a week (7 nights) from €700. These are the boats’ own listed rates before extras; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
How much does a yacht charter in Poland cost for a week?
The typical boat is €1,330 for 7 nights (the median across the priced boats), and the cheapest on the list is €700. Prices run from small sailing boats up to crewed yachts, so the median says more than the average (€1,549) here.
What is the most common boat in Poland?
Sailing boat — 71 of the 97 boats listed. An average one sleeps 9 and costs €1,604 for the week.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 28 boats accept a single-day booking, and 44 take two days. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
Where do most boats leave from?
Węgorzewo has the largest fleet at 45 boats, and there are 3 departure bases in Poland altogether. The base you start from changes the price as much as the boat does.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
53 of the 97 boats are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.