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.

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14 october 2025   |   19:16   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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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.

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