Pauwels Travel and Tours

Pauwels Travel and Tours Pauwels Travel & Tours is a full-service travel agency that has been offering unique travel experiences since 1965. Why “Ship’s School”?

Pauwels Travel was founded by Norbert Pauwels in 1965 and continues to be a family run business. Ship’s School Educational Tours was also acquired in the sixties by Norbert and a colleague, but was later merged with Pauwels Travel Bureau and is now a division of that company. As a result you will periodically see Ship’s School Educational Tours mentioned in our material. In the sixties, groups of

high school students would tour the Mediterranean by ship combining formal classes on board with field trips and sightseeing on shore. Ship’s School was founded with this kind of educational travel in mind, hence its name. The ships are gone, but the tradition of fine educational tours continues and has evolved to include adult cultural tour as well as special interest groups to destinations worldwide. In addition to the group travel Pauwels also offers traditional travel agency services for all of your individual travel needs. TICO Registration number 50028250.

Last day of a fabulous trip to Puglia with a great group. Thought I would.sahrare some.of my favorite photos from our tr...
12/07/2025

Last day of a fabulous trip to Puglia with a great group. Thought I would.sahrare some.of my favorite photos from our travels around this beautiful region.

To those who had the pleasure of meeting Joanne MayhewIt is with sadness but also deep gratitude and fond remembrance th...
06/05/2025

To those who had the pleasure of meeting Joanne Mayhew

It is with sadness but also deep gratitude and fond remembrance that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and longtime travel companion, Joanne Mayhew, at the age of 87.
Before she became involved with Pauwels Travel Bureau, Joanne was already inspiring students to explore the world with Ship’s School Educational Tours. She first escorted a group on a three-week Mediterranean cruise in the sixties, setting the stage for a lifetime of adventure. When Pauwels Travel Bureau acquired Ship’s School in the seventies, we had the privilege of meeting Joanne, and she quickly became an integral part of our tour programs, taking her own as well as other students on exciting but also highly enriching travel experiences in Greece, Italy, France, and elsewhere in Europe. After her retirement as a teacher, she became involved in our adult tour programs, appearing as “Mother Superior” on many of Jack’s tours, ensuring that laughter, learning, and discovery remained at the heart of every trip. I personally had the joy of traveling and laughing my way around the world with Joanne, cherishing every adventure from Egypt and Israel to Russia and Ukraine.
Joanne touched the lives of so many with her passion for languages, art, and exploration. She was a teacher, a mentor, a leader, and most of all, a dear friend. While we mourn her passing, we also celebrate the legacy of joy and curiosity she leaves behind.
If you traveled with Joanne and have memories to share, we invite you to share them with us on our page where we have posted this tribute.
Let’s remember Joanne not with sorrow, but with gratitude for the incredible journeys she led us on, and for the impact she had on all who had the privilege to know her.

Having a wonderful time in the Czech capital. Will definately repeat this tour next year, max 15 participants. Let me kn...
05/14/2025

Having a wonderful time in the Czech capital. Will definately repeat this tour next year, max 15 participants. Let me know if you want to join.

I have not posted for a few days so here it is, our food tour and our London rocks tour all in one post. The cheese pics...
09/21/2024

I have not posted for a few days so here it is, our food tour and our London rocks tour all in one post. The cheese pics are for you Nadine Tipperary Bog.

Another great day visiting the sites of London
09/17/2024

Another great day visiting the sites of London

Our Royal tour of London including the changing of the guard.
09/15/2024

Our Royal tour of London including the changing of the guard.

Our fist day in London, great weather and a fabulous tour with our guide Mickey.
09/15/2024

Our fist day in London, great weather and a fabulous tour with our guide Mickey.

Join us for a preview of our tour to India, from Delhi to Bombay taking place in February 2025.  Presentation will be Th...
08/14/2024

Join us for a preview of our tour to India, from Delhi to Bombay taking place in February 2025. Presentation will be Thursday, August 15 at 11:30 AM. A link for the zoom meeting is pasted below.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: India. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Join us for a zoom presentation Thursday at 11:30 when host Jacques Pauwels Phd will give us a sneak preview of his Sevi...
07/09/2024

Join us for a zoom presentation Thursday at 11:30 when host Jacques Pauwels Phd will give us a sneak preview of his Seville and the Best of Adalusia tour taking place this fall

Find out more about Our Spring Spain tour -
10/30/2023

Find out more about Our Spring Spain tour -

A great day in th coastal town of Essaouira. Now back at the hotel 2 Ciels on the rooftop terrace enjoying  great views,...
10/03/2023

A great day in th coastal town of Essaouira. Now back at the hotel 2 Ciels on the rooftop terrace enjoying great views, good music,freindly staff and a very well made Aperol Spritz. Love Marakech!!

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43 Condor Street
Kitchener, ON
N2K0B2

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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