Electric water tram to debut on Puck Bay by summer 2026
A new chapter in sustainable coastal transport is about to unfold in northern Poland. The first fully electric passenger water tram is scheduled to begin operating on Puck Bay in time for the 2026 summer season, connecting Puck, Swarzewo and Chałupy with a clean, quiet and modern mode of transport.
In brief
An electric water tram on the Puck, Swarzewo, Chałupy route is to begin regular services before the 2026 summer holidays. The vessel was built by the Aluminex Gdynia shipyard, will carry 50 passengers, will take bicycles and people with disabilities, and the trip will last just under an hour. The project cost is about PLN 3.1 million, of which nearly two thirds was covered by a grant from the Polski Ład programme, with the rest funded by the local governments of the Puck Bay County and Municipal Association. PKS Gdynia will operate the service, and the first demonstration cruise has been announced for the May 2026 long weekend.
Zero-emission mobility for the coast
Built by Aluminex Gdynia, the electric vessel will accommodate up to 50 passengers, including persons with reduced mobility, and space for several bicycles. The initiative is part of a broader effort by local governments to integrate maritime and land-based public transport, reducing congestion on the heavily trafficked Hel–Reda corridor.
- We want this to be more than a tourist attraction — it’s a functional, everyday transport link, said Jarosław Białk, head of Puck County. - The electric water tram is a symbol of cooperation, clean energy and our region’s maritime identity.
A coastal route with a view
The new line will be operated by PKS Gdynia, which will coordinate timetables with local bus services and cycling routes. The service is expected to run several times a day during the summer season, providing both tourists and residents with an alternative way to travel along the bay while enjoying panoramic sea views.
The trip between Puck and Chałupy will take approximately one hour, offering an environmentally friendly and scenic alternative to road transport.
Joint investment for a green future
The project is funded jointly by the municipalities forming the Puck Bay Inter-Municipal Association, with a total budget of around PLN 3.1 million (approx. €700,000).
A PLN 1.9 million grant was secured through the Polish Deal – Strategic Investment Program, with the remainder covered by local budgets.
- This is a tangible example of regional governments investing together in clean mobility, said a project coordinator. - If successful, the water tram could pave the way for a wider network of electric maritime connections across the Pomeranian coast.
Symbol of change on the Baltic
With testing and commissioning scheduled for early 2026, the first public demonstration cruise is planned for the May long weekend that year. Beyond tourism, the tram represents Poland’s growing commitment to decarbonising short-distance maritime transport — a sector increasingly looking to electric propulsion as a viable alternative.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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