Lower Oder Valley Cruises

A Tourist Gem Within Easy Reach! This season, a water tram will operate from Szczecin to Gartz (Oder) via Mescherin, allowing visitors to discover the picturesque landscapes of the Lower Oder Valley.

The cruise on the Szczecin–Mescherin–Gartz route is a unique journey through one of the most valuable natural areas along the Polish-German border. It offers an opportunity to admire the remarkable scenery of the Międzyodrze region, the vast wetlands, and the floodplains of the Lower Oder Valley from the perspective of the river.

During the voyage, passengers may observe cranes, white-tailed eagles, herons, and cormorants, as well as extraordinary aquatic vegetation and extensive reed beds that create this unique landscape. Binoculars will be available on board, enabling more comfortable wildlife and landscape observation and helping visitors appreciate the beauty of the Lower Oder Valley even more fully.

Exploring from the vessel will be enhanced by the Explore Oder mobile app. As the ship approaches specific points of interest, an audio guide will provide information about attractions in Polish, German, and English. Disposable headphones for mobile devices (3.5 mm jack connection) will be available on board.

Discover the Lower Oder Valley by Boat or Bicycle. 

Schedule:

Szczecin (10:00) – Mescherin (11:55-12:10) – Gartz (Oder) (12:50)

Gartz (Oder) (15:30) – Mescherin (16:10-16:25) – Szczecin (18:15)

Practical Information:

As the cruise route crosses an international border, passengers must carry valid identity documents that authorize entry and stay in Germany, in addition to their ticket. Passengers combining the cruise with cycling tourism are required to cross the border only at officially designated border-crossing points.

Departure point in Szczecin: Jana z Kolna Street 7

Available on board:

– Passenger restroom
– Café area with drinks and snacks
– Bicycle storage area (bicycles can be transported on board)
– Binoculars for wildlife and landscape observation
– Printed educational and tourist information materials

Passengers are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure
– Boarding closes 5 minutes before departure; after that time, access to the vessel may no longer be possible.
– For the first 30 minutes of the cruise, the upper deck will be temporarily unavailable due to low bridge clearances along the route.

Accessibility
– The vessel is adapted to accommodate passengers with limited mobility when boarding.
– Baby strollers and wheelchairs can be transported on board (prior contact is recommended for larger electric or specialized wheelchairs).
– The onboard restroom is not adapted for passengers with limited mobility.

Important Information:

As the cruise route crosses an international border, passengers must carry valid identity documents that authorize entry and stay in Germany, in addition to their ticket. Passengers combining the cruise with cycling tourism are required to cross the border only at officially designated border-crossing points.

The operator, ŻSTW, is not responsible for consequences resulting from passengers’ failure to carry the required documents, nor for issues arising from crossing the border at unauthorized locations. Any delays, extended travel times, or inconveniences resulting from border, police, or administrative inspections remain outside the organizer’s responsibility.

Passengers are obliged to comply with all applicable regulations regarding border crossings and tourist and cycling traffic in the Polish-German border region.