Krakow: Night Boat Party & Old Town Club Crawl with Open Bar

Summary

Krakow river cruise party and old town club crawl with unlimited drinks

You’ll float down Krakow’s Wisla river with an open bar and live DJ before diving into Old Town’s wildest clubs with VIP entry and welcome shots. Expect new friends, laughter over limbo contests, and a taste of Krakow nightlife you’ll remember long after sunrise.

What’s the experience like?

"If you spill vodka on this deck, it’s good luck," Marek grinned as he handed us our first shot — I still don’t know if he was joking or just trying to get us in the mood. The boat was already humming by the time we stepped on, the Wisla river catching that gold-pink evening light. There was this faint smell of citrus from someone’s gin and tonic mixing with the river air. Our guide, Kasia, kept introducing people — I lost track after the third round but somehow everyone felt like friends by the time we passed Zakrzowek.

The music wasn’t too loud at first, just enough for some awkward dancing (I’m not a dancer — but after two proseccos, who cares?). The magician came around showing card tricks; I tried to follow his hands but got distracted by the city lights flickering along the banks. Someone started a limbo contest near the bow and, honestly, watching a group of strangers cheer each other on while balancing cocktails is way more fun than I’d expected. There’s something about being on that Krakow boat party — maybe it’s the open bar or just floating past old bridges — that makes everything feel lighter.

Back on land, Kasia herded us through cobbled streets toward Main Market Square. She knew every bouncer by name (which helped when we skipped lines at each club). Each place had its own vibe: one smelled like cinnamon shots and sweat; another was all neon and bass. By midnight my feet hurt but nobody wanted to leave yet. I keep thinking about that moment when we all raised our glasses together — half tourists, half locals — and it didn’t matter where anyone was from.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — River cruise and club visits

• Board boat at 5:00 PM
• Cruise down Vistula river for 2 hours
• Enjoy open bar on boat
• Participate in limbo and vodka guns
• Experience live DJ and magician
• Return to shore
• Visit first club with free entry and welcome shot
• Visit second club with free entry and welcome shot
• Visit third club with free entry and welcome shot

Top questions

What time does the Krakow boat party start?

The boat party starts at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm every Saturday night.

Is there an open bar during the Krakow boat party?

Yes, unlimited beer, rum, gin, vodka, whiskey, prosecco, cocktails, wine and mixers are included during the cruise.

How long is the Krakow river cruise?

The cruise lasts for 2 hours along the Wisla river.

Are club entries included in the price?

Yes, VIP entry and queue jump to three clubs in Old Town are included.

Do you get free drinks at the clubs?

You receive a free welcome shot at each club visited during the crawl.

Is there a photographer on board?

Yes, a professional photographer is included throughout the experience.

What entertainment is provided during the cruise?

A live DJ, magician, limbo competition and vodka guns are part of the entertainment.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup is provided; public transportation options are available nearby.

What is the minimum age for joining?

The minimum age is 18 years old for all participants.

Can you join just the pub crawl without doing the boat party?

If you join at 5:00 pm you can join only the evening crawl at 10:30 pm at Four Music Club (Jagiellońska 6).

What’s included

Your night includes a two-hour Krakow boat party cruise down the Wisla river with unlimited drinks from an open bar—beer, spirits, prosecco and cocktails—plus live DJ sets, magician tricks, limbo contests and a professional photographer capturing it all. After docking you’ll enjoy VIP entry with queue jump to three Old Town clubs near Main Market Square; each stop comes with a free welcome shot before your night winds down (or up) in classic Krakow style.