2020
Caribbean Lesser Antilles – via Antigua
via Antigua, Nevis, St. Barts, Statia, SabaOur 40-day Caribbean voyage is perfect for those seeking an adventurous study abroad experience but don't have the time to spend an entire semester at sea. You'll develop sailing and scuba diving skills, complete two academic classes while visiting some of the most incredible islands in the Caribbean.
Singapore to South Africa
via Bali, Christmas Island, Cocos Keeling, MauritiusCast off from Bali, and spend a semester at sea aboard S/Y Vela following in the wake of Captain Cook from Indonesia across the southern Indian Ocean to South Africa. This academic adventure breaks from the beaten path to visit some of the world’s most remote visions of paradise.
Atlantic circumnavigation – USA, Europe & the Caribbean
via Boston, Newport, Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Antigua, Saint Thomas* Alternative Itinerary to the Mediterranean to Caribbean voyage due to COVID-19. Why limit yourself to just one ocean, country, or continent? Choose the journey spanning over 6,200 miles that offers the best of land and sea. Cross the Atlantic to Europe, then head back to end your semester in the Caribbean against the backdrop of sunrise, sunset, and moonlight.
Antigua to Grenada
via The Grenadines, Martinique, British Virgin Islands, SabaTake your college campus to the ocean and sail the length of the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles. One of our most popular semesters, this fall educational expedition is made up of short 1-3 day passages, allowing us to spend plenty of time exploring the Caribbean’s marine and island environment and culture.
2021
South Africa to Caribbean
via St. Helena, Brazil, Devil's IslandExperience true hands-on education when you and your crew round the Cape of Good Hope and navigate your floating campus north to the warm waters of the Caribbean. The open ocean will become a second home and you’ll explore destinations few people have even heard of during this epic expedition.
Caribbean to Tahiti
via Panama, Galapagos, The MarquesasFrom dream location to dream location... Step aboard your new college campus at the sailors' rendezvous island of Tortola in the Caribbean, 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.
Antigua to Grenada -w- Antigua Yacht Regatta
via Dominica, The Grenadines, Martinique, St. BartsOur 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.
Tahiti to Australia
via French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji, VanuatuThis incredible educational expedition combines the experience of large oceanic crossings with an intimate connection to this very special corner of the world. Spend your semester at sea navigating the countless islands of the south pacific and find sanctuary in the Great Barrier Reef via the sparkling islands of Oceania.
Virgin Islands to Antigua
via Nevis, St. Barts, Statia, SabaShift your summer into overdrive with a fast-paced sailing expedition around the Caribbean's Leeward Islands. This is the shortest semester at sea we run, nevertheless, you'll develop strong sailing skills, earn college credit in seamanship and even have the opportunity to learn to scuba dive.
Tahiti to Australia
via French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu* This 66-day voyage is a shorter option of the 80-day Tahiti to Australia voyage. This incredible educational expedition combines the experience of large oceanic crossings with an intimate connection to this very special corner of the world. Spend your semester at sea navigating the countless islands of the south pacific and find sanctuary in the Great Barrier Reef via the sparkling islands of Oceania.
Virgin Islands to Dominica
via Nevis, Antigua, St. Barts, Statia, SabaOur 40-day Caribbean voyage is perfect for those seeking an adventurous study abroad experience but don't have the time to spend an entire semester at sea. You'll develop sailing and scuba diving skills, complete two academic classes while visiting some of the most incredible islands in the Caribbean.