Gazela is open for field trips between April 1st and October 31st each year. As the ship is an outdoor space, we recommend considering the weather when scheduling your trip. Dates are available on a first come, first serve basis. Contact our program manager to schedule your trip and find out our most up-to-date availability.

To get started with booking your trip, you should contact our program manager. To secure your field trip date, a 15% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining balance for your group is due the day of your field trip, prior to the start of your program.

The fee for your field trip varies depending on the total number of participants (including students and staff/chaperones). The fee covers your tour, the materials for your selected program, and the coinciding number of staff members required for safety for your group size in compliance with Coast Guard Regulations.

For safety purposes, guests are not freely permitted below deck during your event, outside of use of our three bathrooms down below.

Please contact our program manager for a pricing estimate for your field trip.

If you cancel your event, there is no additional fee. However, your deposit will not be refunded. You are welcome to choose another date if available but will be charged an additional fee to rebook.

We understand unforeseen circumstances happen, and we reserve the right to use judgment to handle them on a case-by-case basis. All cancellations must be submitted in writing or by email no less than 24 hours prior to your scheduled trip. You may not cancel over the phone or via voicemail.

When booking your trip, we will encourage you to schedule a rain date alongside your preferred date to avoid any potential issues related to weather. In case of severe weather that may put the ship or your students in danger, PSPG reserves the right to cancel the event. If alternate plans cannot be arranged, you will be given a full refund.

In the case of rain during your event, Gazela’s crew will provide awnings on deck for your group. Please be aware that due to the nature of a ship’s configuration, total coverage is impossible.

At this time, we recommend groups no larger than 40 participants (including students and staff/chaperones) to ensure all students receive guided instruction and are able to participate in activities. Groups of 30+ will need to be split up between activities. We ask that groups maintain a 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students.

If you are interested in bringing a group larger than 40 to Gazela, PSPG can work with you to accommodate your group with enough prior notice. Contact our program manager ASAP to discuss how we can have your students aboard!

While we can scale our programming up or down to match your students learning needs, we recommend our field trips for students in 2nd-12th grades. At this time, we do not have guided programming available for early childhood and elementary aged students.

Due to the nature of our unique venue , we are not wheelchair or ADA accessible. Participants must be able to cross a gangway and go up/down a few stairs in order to board Gazela.

If you are interested in combining our existing program offerings or adapting content specifically for your group, PSPG can do so for an additional fee.

Please reach out to our program manager to see what our education team can do for your field trip! Be specific about what you are looking for in a customized lesson, including the age of your students, goals for your field trip, and any relevant materials (if available).

PSPG does not currently have funding available for field trips or transportation to Gazela. However, we may still be able to work within your budget, depending on your group's size and needs.

No, the venue will be reserved for only one group per time slot.

Parking and other modes of transit are very close to the venue. The ship is located south of the Independence Seaport Museum, docked in the Delaware River, across the Penn’s Landing Marina from Spruce Street Harbor Park. You can find it on the map here.

For your field trip, a Guild staff member will meet you at your planned drop off/parking location and guide you to the ship for your tour. Please coordinate your transportation logistics with our program manager when booking your trip.

• Nearby Parking: Due to ongoing construction on I-95, the Walnut St Parking Lot is closed. However, bus parking is available:

  • Beneath Market St/Penn’s Landing Bridge near the RiverRink at 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd

• Nearby Drop Off: While the Walnut St Lot is closed, the Walnut Circle is available for bus drop off and pick up.

• Nearby Subway: Market-Frankford Line 2nd Street stop

• Nearby Bus: Routes 5, 12, 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42 have stops along Penn’s Landing

Absolutely! Depending on the size of your group, you are welcome to have lunch aboard Gazela, or Penn's Landing has plenty of seating options along the quay and in Spruce Street Harbor Park. Please coordinate your lunch plans with our program manager while booking your trip.