The Polish port of Gdynia is located on the Gulf of Danzig in the Baltic Sea. Facilities at the port are very basic, only toilets and public telephones and a small waiting lounge, as the port primarily deals with cargo and freight. For passengers requiring banking facilities, shops or food and restaurants, it is best to visit the nearby town of Gdynia. Short and long term parking is available at the port.

Stena Lines currently operate the only passenger ferry from Gdynia Port. They have a twice daily service from Gdynia to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Karlskrona in Sweden. The journey takes 10 hours, 45 minutes. Onboard the Stena Line ferry, there are many dining options and comfortable passenger lounges. Disabled passengers are welcomed onboard the ferries, but any special assistance that may be required should be requested at time of booking.

During the summer months, you can take a day time sightseeing cruise onboard the tourist ship Viking II in the Bay of Gdansk. At night, the Viking II becomes a boat restaurant floating round the harbour.

The town of Gdynia is situated close to the port and boasts an excellent shopping centre and entertainment complex. The waterfront is impressive and offers great sea views. Here you will find many yacht clubs and marinas.

Reaching the port of Gdynia is relatively easy; there is a good road and rail network. SKM trains, the Polish rail network provides good connections between cities. The journey time form Gdynia to Gdansk is just 35 minutes. There are also connections to other destinations in mainland Europe. A limited bus service is also available.

The nearest airport to Gdynia is at Gdansk just 10kms away or Warsaw, Poland’s main gateway airport which is about 350kms away from Gdynia Port.

Tags: Baltic Sea, Gdynia, Gdynia Port, Karlskrona, Sweden, UNESCO World Heritage Site