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Port guide
Węgorzewo — at a glance
28 boats are available to book in Węgorzewo from 2 bases; the largest are Port ZHP (17), Port Sztynort (11). The fleet is 21 sailing boats and 7 motor boats. The most common models are Maxus 34 (7), Nexus Revo 870 Prestige (6), Maxus 33.1 RS Prestige (4), Maxus 28 Standard (4), Maxus 26 Prestige (2) — 8 models in all. Built 2014–2022, 8.2–12.3 m long, 1–3 cabins, up to 10 guests.
Węgorzewo is the town at the northern end of the Masurian lakes, on Lake Mamry, and its marinas are hire bases for the whole chain: sailing yachts and licence-free motor cruisers south through Giżycko and Mikołajki to Śniardwy, the largest lake in Poland, and the forest lakes of Ruciane-Nida — 100 km of connected water with a harbour and a tavern every few kilometres. Warsaw is three and a half hours away.
Charter bases in Węgorzewo
- Port ZHP 17 boats
- Port Sztynort 11 boats
Getting there
By air. Olsztyn-Mazury Airport (SZY) is about 90 km — an hour and a quarter; Warsaw Chopin (WAW) about 270 km, three and a half hours. By rail and bus. Giżycko station (from Warsaw via Białystok or Olsztyn), then bus or taxi of 30 minutes. By road. The national road 63 from Giżycko; free parking at the marinas.
Węgorzewo before you cast off
The Wolf’s Lair, Hitler’s wartime headquarters, is 20 minutes away in the forest at Gierłoż; Sztynort’s palace and marina are the first stop on the water; Giżycko’s fortress and swing bridge a morning’s sail.
Supermarkets in the town within walking distance of the marinas; the bases have water and fuel.
A week from Węgorzewo
Day 1 — base → Giżycko (10–20 km). Across Lake Kisajno or Niegocin to the capital of the lakes and its swing bridge.
Day 2 — Giżycko → Mikołajki (25 km). South through Lake Boczne and Jagodne to the sailing town of Mikołajki.
Day 3 — Mikołajki → Lake Śniardwy → Ruciane-Nida (25 km, 1 lock). Across Poland’s largest lake to the forest canals and Ruciane.
Day 4 — Ruciane → Lake Nidzkie → Ruciane (20 km). A day on the long forest lake south of the town.
Day 5 — Ruciane → Mikołajki → Ryn (35 km). Back north to the castle town of Ryn on Lake Ryńskie.
Day 6 — Ryn → Giżycko → Sztynort (25 km). Through Giżycko to the marina at Sztynort on Lake Dargin.
Day 7 — Sztynort → base (10–20 km). Home across the northern lakes by mid-morning.
Types of boats in Węgorzewo
- Sailing boats 21 boats
- Motor boats 7 boats
Ports near Węgorzewo
Wilkasy (36 boats · 18 km) · Gdansk (14 boats · 199 km) · All boats in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of boats can I charter in Węgorzewo?
28 boats are available to book in Węgorzewo: 21 sailing boats and 7 motor boats. The most common models are Maxus 34, Nexus Revo 870 Prestige, Maxus 33.1 RS Prestige, Maxus 28 Standard.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Węgorzewo?
Charters in Węgorzewo leave from 2 bases: Port ZHP (17 boats), Port Sztynort (11 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 11 boats here accept a single-day booking. 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.
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?
28 of the 28 boats in Węgorzewo 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.
How far is the airport from Węgorzewo?
The nearest airport is Gdańsk Airport (GDN), about 215 km away as the crow flies. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence for a motor cruiser here?
No. The hire cruisers on these waterways are licence-free for boats under the local power limit; the base gives an hour’s instruction on handling, mooring and the locks or bridges before departure.
What day do charters start?
Weekly hires usually run Saturday to Saturday or Friday to Friday, with handover in the afternoon and return by mid-morning; shorter breaks are common — the exact times are on each boat’s page.
Do I need a licence for a sailing yacht in Masuria?
For sailing yachts over 7.5 m a Polish sailing licence or a recognised equivalent is required; motor cruisers under the power limit and smaller sailing boats are licence-free. The boat page says which.