Boat hire & yacht charter in Poland

Hire a boat with or without a skipper in Poland

Poland offers good sailing spots and outdoor activities you can take part in while renting a boat. With thousands of lakes and multiple port cities well developed for boating, such as Leba, Szczecin or Trzebież, there is plenty to discover by renting a boat in Poland. For instance, by hiring a boat in Gdansk you’ll be able to enjoy cruising in the Baltic sea as well as through the Martwa river.

Best time to hire a boat in Poland

The high season in Poland is during the months of July and August. This is when the beaches are packed with visitors as the weather is the best with sunny days and good sailing conditions.

If you want to visit during a less populated season, try in June or September. The weather is still good and there are a lot fewer tourists.

Winter can be miserable in Poland. With freezing cold temperatures and frozen rivers, it’s preferable for you to hire a boat in summer.

Pricing and information for boat hire in Poland

Renting a boat in Poland is fairly cheap and you can find great deals on SamBoat with prices starting at 50€ per day for a sailboat. For a motorboat, you can expect to hire a vessel for around 135€ per day. You can pick your favourite choice out of the multiple boats available.

If you plan on visiting during the high season, make sure you book your sailing expedition well in advance. Yacht hire prices increase a lot during summer and you’ll be way better off if you take the time beforehand.

Do you need a licence to hire a yacht in Poland?

Licence requirements in Poland really depend on the type and size of the boat you wish to rent. For most small sailboats, you don’t need a boating certificate. If you wish to hire a bigger boat you might need one.

You can pass the ICC (International Certificate of Competence), which will let you sail in most European countries.

Other boating licences like the ASA or RYA qualifications will also usually be approved.

SamBoats provides the possibility to hire a boat with a skipper. A skipper will be your captain if you don’t have the required licence for a bareboat and still wish to hire a yacht.

What to do in Poland

There are many amazing boating destinations in Poland, with thousands of lakes to explore and many marinas to visit. It makes a great place to hire a boat. Hire a boat in one of the beautiful Polish lakes and have a relaxing day while exploring the countryside. 

The Masurian lake district makes for about 2000 lakes that you can sail on in northeastern Poland and also hosts dense forests and abundant nature. Some of the best places to see in this area include the Elblag canal, the biggest lake in Poland “Sniardwy” or even some interesting historical sites.