Circumnavigating the World
Ranging in length from 20 to 90 days, our spring, fall and summer educational semesters span the globe.
Enrollment is open to all college and gap year students, as well as high school graduates. Aside from an adventurous spirit and willingness to give it your all, no previous experience is necessary to join our team.
Meet S/Y Vela,
Our newest Sea|mester vessel
We’ve got a lot to do in anticipation of our first group of 24 students arriving on February 20th, 2020! They will be joining us for Vela’s maiden voyage, an incredible journey from Thailand to Australia, via Malaysia and Indonesia. Marking Sea|mester’s 20th anniversary, the decision to build our third vessel is an exciting event, so follow along as we document the creation and birth of our newest floating classroom.
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Antigua to Grenada -w- Antigua Yacht Regatta
via Dominica, The Grenadines, Martinique, St. Barts
Our spring Caribbean voyage covers the length of the Lesser Antilles, allowing us to spend plenty of time exploring both above and below the Caribbean Sea. Unique to this program is that we end by challenging crews from around the globe at the world-renowned Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
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From dream location to dream location... Step aboard your new college campus, S/Y Argo, at the sailors' rendezvous island of Tortola in the BVI, and prepare yourself for an academic adventure at sea that spans more than 6500 nautical miles and some of the most incredible destinations the planet has to offer.
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While studying abroad with Sea|mester gives unique opportunities to travel the world, discover new cultures and take part in the adventure of a lifetime, the backbone of the experience is a comprehensive academic curriculum, accredited through the University of South Florida (USF).
In the Sea|mester environment, combining academics with the experience allows students to truly interact with their education. It brings your education to life, adding relevancy and practical application to the material as well as never-ending opportunities to learn.
Latest Trip Logs
From Dawn To Dusk
Before the sun had even come up, several crew members were dinghied into shore to start a hike. They climbed…
Last Full Day Before Crossing
Another busy day prepping for the Atlantic crossing! Today was our final day to do so, and many of us…
Soaked Then Boiled
Today we woke up and enjoyed a lovely meal prepared by our chef team, Dasha and Will. Oatmeal with apples…