KONSTANZ SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Class Crossing: 52 Minutes from Konstanz to Friedrichshafen by Katamaran
A one-way, school-group–friendly Katamaran crossing that guarantees space for booked departures and delivers lake views in under an hour.
Class Crossing: 52 Minutes from Konstanz to Friedrichshafen by Katamaran.
This is a 52‑minute Katamaran crossing from Konstanz to Friedrichshafen designed for school groups of 31–40 pupils. The operator guarantees carriage for the booked departure once the group has a confirmed reservation, making it an efficient, scenic outing across Lake Constance.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Short, Scenic Lake Crossing
The journey is a single, 52‑minute catamaran crossing between Konstanz and Friedrichshafen — long enough for classmates to take in the open water and shoreline vistas without a full‑day commitment.
Guaranteed Space for Booked School Departures
For groups of 31–40 pupils the operator provides a guaranteed take‑on for the booked departure, provided the group has made a confirmed booking and arrives closed and complete at the pier in time.
Group Fares and Free Chaperones
The tariff applies to kindergarten, youth and student groups; up to four accompanying persons travel free with groups of 31–40 students, and there are reduced fares for different age brackets and exemptions for severely disabled passengers with the appropriate D‑Ausweis and value token.
What the day feels like
How the Crossing Feels
Boarding at Konstanz, the short catamaran run to Friedrichshafen unfolds as a compact social outing: classmates settle in for a sub‑hour ride, enjoy open‑water views, and arrive at the opposite shore without the logistics of a longer excursion.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this crossing is built for—and any limits to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Single, one‑way crossing time: 52 minutes.
Boarding: Hafen Konstanz, Platz 2 — groups must assemble at the designated pier.
Bring the group's booking confirmation and any required ID for reduced fares—severely disabled passengers must carry a D‑Ausweis with the value token.
Fixed booking required up to 48 hours before the trip; the operator reserves up to a set number of group places per crossing and the carriage guarantee applies only to the booked departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is group carriage guaranteed for school classes?
Yes — for school classes of 31–40 pupils the operator guarantees carriage for the booked departure provided the group has a confirmed booking and arrives closed and complete at the pier in time.
When does the group lose the carriage guarantee?
The guarantee lapses if the group is not assembled and present at the pier at least 10 minutes before departure.
What is the booking deadline for guaranteed space?
A fixed booking is required up to 48 hours before the planned crossing to secure the carriage guarantee for the group.
What happens if the desired departure is fully booked?
If the chosen sailing is full, groups are asked to switch to another departure if possible; if they still travel on the desired sailing without a confirmed booking they do so without a carriage guarantee and are not eligible for the reduced group fare — a multi‑ride pass is recommended in that case.
How many companions travel free with a 31–40 pupil group?
Up to four accompanying persons travel free with groups of 31–40 pupils under the freipersonen regulation.
Are there reserved seats for booked groups?
The carriage guarantee does not include reserved seating; seating reservations are not provided as part of the group guarantee.