Student Cruises

The rich history of the Potomac is available for classroom groups to enjoy. Each tour is narrated live by Potomac Education Docents.

WHAT WE DO:

Potomac Educational Programs

  • The Potomac’s Education Programs have served over 30,000 school children since 1995
  • The programs use the ship as a platform for educating students and opening their eyes to the marvels of the Bay, its ecology, economy, and the history that makes America great.
  • The experiential learning opportunity offered on board the Potomac is like no other. It is a hands-on, non-classroom based program.
  • The Potomac has supported the Educational Programs through operating income with no funding from other sources, private or public.
  • With new sources of support, the Potomac’s Educational Programs could be greatly expanded to include more Oakland and Bay Area Schools, and more extensive programming.
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What They Say

Comments from Students and Teachers

“A+ one of the most meaningful field trips we’ve ever had. The
students learned a great deal about FDR and the times. They had so many questions.”.

Seventh Grade Teacher

What They Say

Comments from Students and Teachers

“This is an outstanding program, My students write a research
report on FDR before we attend.”

Sixth grade teacher

What They Say

Comments from Students and Teachers

“Thank you so much for taking me on a tour of the Potomac. I learned so much about President FDR, Thank you for contributing to my education.”

Eighth grader

What They Say

Comments from Students and Teachers

“I loved that beautiful ship and being where the President was. Thank you for the tour….I learned a lot about FDR”

Sixth grader