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The Hercogs Jēkabs in Ventspils
Photo: The Hercogs Jēkabs in Ventspils · ScAvenger (Jānis Vilniņš) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Verified Ventspils, Kurzeme

Ekskursiju kuģītis “Hercogs Jēkabs”

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A 45-minute trip round the port of Ventspils: the mouth of the Venta, the old town, the industrial port and the Freeport sea gates. The boat has 150 seats; May–September Wed–Fri at 11, 13, 15 and 17, with an extra 18:00 sailing at weekends. Adults €5, pupils and seniors €2; it sails with at least 5 passengers and may be cancelled in strong wind or fog.

ToursSwimming & WaterKids & Family

What to expect

  • Led by an experienced local guide
  • Available in Latvian, English and Russian
  • Gear and changing rooms on site

Good to know

Address
Ostas iela 45, Ventspils
Season
May–September
Price
Prices on the business website
Kids
Yes
Outdoors
Yes

Details checked: October 2026. For current prices and opening hours, see the business website. Source: visitventspils.com.

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