School trips

A boat trip in Krakow is a great attraction during a school trip

Plan a school trip for your students, which they will never forget. A boat trip on the Vistula it is a great opportunity for a history lesson about Krakow's monuments and sailing experience. A cruise on the Vistula in Krakow is a great idea for a school trip that will bring many educational benefits and allow for great fun. 

A school trip on a ship includes:

A school trip your students will never forget!

One of the most fascinating ways to get to know the city and its surroundings is a cruise on the Vistula River. This is an ideal idea for a school trip that will bring many educational benefits and allow for great fun. During the cruise on the Vistula in Krakow, students will be able to admire the beautiful landscapes, especially the Old Town, Wawel Castle and the surrounding hills. Our cruises are an opportunity to see Krakow from a completely different perspective and learn about the history of the city, which is inextricably linked with the Vistula River. During the cruise on the Vistula, students will be able to learn about the history of Krakow, its culture, art and architecture.

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Over 100 schools from Poland and abroad have already benefited from our school offer. For us, the most important thing is satisfaction and joy for your students, as well as trouble-free and safe organization for teachers

History lesson

During the cruise, students will learn about the history and interesting facts about the most important monuments of Krakow, such as: the Old Town, Wawel, Kazimierz, Podgórze and other interesting places.

Sailing lesson

A trip on a passenger ship is an opportunity for your students to learn about shipping. It is an opportunity to learn the basics of navigation and maneuvering on board the ship. Students will learn the specifics of working on a ship and learn how its crew works.

Geography lesson

During a school trip on the Vistula river in Krakow, students will be able to admire beautiful landscapes. During the cruise, they will have the opportunity to see Krakow from a completely different perspective and learn about the history of the city, which is inextricably linked with the Vistula River.

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Offer of thematic school trips 2023

School Trip: Legendary Cruise. Educational cruise with a historian. Learn about Krakow's history and legends

We will sail along the Vistula from Kazimierz to Zwierzyniec and see Krakow's monuments: Wawel, the church on Skałka, the church of Corpus Christi and the Norbertine monastery. We will listen to Krakow legends about the Wawel Dragon, about Princess Wanda, about Lajkonik, which will be told by the shoemaker Skuba himself.

The program includes:
-telling legends using the drama method
-assembling puzzles
-crosswords solving
– guessing games
– learning songs about Krakow

Price: PLN 85 / person

School trip: Sailor Cruise - educational cruise with an animator. Learn the basics of sailing and the history of inland navigation

During an hour-long cruise on the Vistula, an experienced sailor will teach us sailing nomenclature. It will show how to recognize the directions and sides of the world, as well as how to use a compass. We will see what treasures are hidden on the right and left banks of the queen of Polish rivers.

The program includes:
- solving puzzles
- learning how to tie sailor's knots
– learning the Morse code
– assimilation of nautical nomenclature
- singing shanties

Price: PLN 85 / person

Pirate Cruise on the Vistula - an educational cruise with an animator. Learn the basics of sailing and the history of piracy

The real one will lead us on a water adventure
A pirate with whom we will play on the river. During the trip, the animator will teach your students the basics of sailing and tell many interesting stories. 

The program includes:
-fishing
–feeding the pelicans
- learning shanties 
-contests with prizes

Price: PLN 85 / person

School Trip: Around the World in 80 Minutes

We will visit Global Awareness Park "Villages of the World"where we will get to know other cultures and learn how people live on other continents: Asia, America, the Arctic and Africa. In addition, we will go on a cruise on the Vistula River.

The program includes:
– visiting African huts from Ghana
– North American Indian tipi
– an igloo from the Arctic
- South American Cabana
– visiting a Mongolian yurt
- learning to read a map
- learning to use a compass
- riddles and puzzles

Price: PLN 100 / person

School Trip: Dragon Cruise

We will start the walk with a visit to Wawel Castlefrom which we will descend through the Dragon's Den. We'll find out what really happened to dragon and what treasures its cave hides. Then we will reach the ship to cross the Vistula.

The program includes:
–hour cruise on the Vistula River
- Solve riddles and puzzles
–stories about Krakow's monuments and legends
–meeting with shoemaker Skuba
– passage through the Dragon's Den
– making a treasure map

Price: PLN 105 / person

Group boat trip to Tyniec with a guide

Four-hour cruise to the Abbey Benedictine Fathers in Tyniec along with a tour of the church, monastery, cloisters and museum. The leader is a licensed guide around the monastery.

Price: PLN 190 / person

Group cruise around Krakow

An hour-long boat cruise with an audio guide in Krakow for groups of over 30 people.

Price: PLN 70 / person

School trip on a ship

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Contact us to organize a trip for your students, we will be happy to answer all your questions and arrange the details. It is possible to choose a team cruise or a regular guided cruise.

School Trip FAQ:

How much does a school trip cost?

The price depends on the form of the cruise. A basic one-hour cruise with an audio guide for schools costs PLN 60 per person. Krakowska Żegluga Pasażerska offers cruises with animators and lunch at the Aquarius restaurant where the ship is moored after the cruise. The price also depends on individual factors. Contact us to match the offer for your school.

What is a school trip?

A school trip gives students the opportunity to learn in practice, discover new places and cultures, develop social skills, build and strengthen relationships between students and between student and teacher. It has a positive effect on personal development and broadening horizons.

How to organize a school trip?

Organizing a school trip is a process that requires attention, planning and careful organization. Here are the steps you should take:

  • Purpose and Theme of the Trip: Start by setting the purpose of the trip and identifying the theme that you want to be the main focus of the trip. Is it supposed to be an educational, cultural, sports or integration trip?
  • Choosing a Place and Date: Choose your destination and date carefully. Make sure the location and date match both your goals and the school schedule.
  • Support and Consents: Consult the trip plan with the school management, teachers, students' parents and others involved. Make sure you have their full support and approval.
  • Budget: Set a budget for your trip, including the cost of transportation, entrance tickets, meals and possible accommodation. Make sure all participants can afford it.
  • Transportation: Book a suitable means of transport, such as a bus, train or plane. Make sure you have all the details of times, places and carrier.
  • Schedule: Develop an exact itinerary for the day or the schedule for the entire trip. Mark the times of travel, sightseeing, meals and other activities so that all participants are informed.
  • Safety and Health: Prepare a contingency plan in case of unforeseen situations. Take care of insurance and access to medical information of participants.
  • Cooperation with places: If you plan to visit museums, parks or other institutions, contact them in advance to arrange the details of the visit and possible discounts for school groups.
  • Information for Participants: Prepare information for participants of the trip, including the itinerary, packing list, safety rules and other relevant details.

Are school trips compulsory?

School trips are not compulsory in all schools. The decision to allow students to participate in an excursion usually depends on the school, the student's parents and the nature of the trip. Schools can organize both compulsory excursions, which are part of the curriculum, and optional excursions, participation in which is voluntary. It is important to obtain parental consent for the child's participation in the trip, especially in the case of underage students.

Tours on the Vistula:
Cruises on the Vistula River in Krakow - you can see the ship during an hour-long tour around Krakow

One-hour cruise around Krakow

CRUISE TIME: 60 min

4,6 (457)
4.6/5

PLN 80,00

The cruise on the Vistula Krakow can also take place in the evening. We invite

A romantic cruise on the Vistula River with dinner

FOR 2 PEOPLE 

4,8 (104)
5/5

PLN 349,00

Evening cruise on the Vistula in Krakow

CRUISE TIME: 60 min

4,8 (104)
4.8/5

PLN 85,00