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Santa at the Helm: A Mulled-Wine Cruise Through Gdańsk’s Working Port
A festive small-boat experience that puts Santa, hot spiced wine and the city’s waterfront landmarks at the center of a short, guided cruise.
Santa at the Helm: A Mulled-Wine Cruise Through Gdańsk’s Working Port.
Rejs Mikołajkowy is a holiday-themed cruise from Gdańsk that brings Saint Nicholas aboard a comfortable, ocean-rated yacht. Expect mulled wine, communal Christmas songs and close-up views of the working port—old town facades, dock cranes, dry docks and ships—guided by an experienced crew who will also invite guests to take the helm under supervision.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Saint Nicholas, songs and seasonal drinks
The cruise includes the presence of Święty Mikołaj, shared holiday songs and complimentary mulled wine along with water, coffee and tea—elements that shape the event’s convivial, seasonal atmosphere.
Comfortable, full‑sea yacht with two decks
The outing runs on a large, comfortable yacht from the Premium Yachting fleet: an ocean‑class, full‑sea unit with both open and enclosed decks and onboard toilet facilities designed for a comfortable short cruise.
Close views of Gdańsk’s working waterfront
The route moves through the port to reveal the old town from the water, port cranes, quays, dry docks and ships under repair or cargo handling, concluding with an approach under the historic Gdańsk crane (Żuraw).
What the day feels like
What the cruise feels like
Boarding a comfortable, ocean‑class yacht, passengers settle into a short, festive trip where the rhythm of the harbor and the low hum of the engines form the backdrop to carols and seasonal drinks. The crew narrates local maritime notes as the yacht threads past docks and cranes; guests are invited to try steering under supervision, and the outing culminates in a passage beneath the historic Żuraw.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive a few minutes before departure; organizers recommend being at the meeting point about 5 minutes early to gather before boarding.
The ticket price includes the presence of Święty Mikołaj, mulled wine, water/coffee/tea and blankets (kocyki).
The cruise operates on large, comfortable, ocean‑class yachts with both open and enclosed decks and onboard toilet facilities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The listed duration for the rejs is 50 minutes.
Where does the cruise depart from?
Departure is from the embankment at the Kładka on ul. Wartka; a precise pin is provided when you receive your booking confirmation.
What is included in the ticket price?
The price includes the presence of Święty Mikołaj, mulled wine, water/coffee/tea and blankets.
Can passengers help steer the yacht?
Yes—guests are invited to actively steer the yacht under the supervision of the crew during the cruise.
What sort of boat is used for the cruise?
The event runs on large, comfortable, ocean‑class yachts from the Premium Yachting fleet, with both open and closed decks and onboard toilet facilities.
When should I arrive before departure?
Organizers recommend arriving about five minutes before the scheduled departure to gather before boarding.