2019
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.
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.
Australia to South Africa
via Bali, Christmas Island, Cocos Keeling, MauritiusCast off from Australia’s northern territory, and spend a semester at sea aboard S/Y Argo 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.
Virgin Islands to Grenada
via The Grenadines, Martinique, Antigua, 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.
2020
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, S/Y Argo, 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.
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.
Thailand to Australia
via Bangkok, Koh Samui, Tioman, Singapore, Borneo, Gili Islands, Bali, Komodo, Raja Ampat, DarwinOn this incredible voyage you will breathe in the tranquility of Malaysia's Tioman Island, navigate your way up the winding Kumai river in Borneo, prime your camera lenses for a shot of the world's only living species of dragon in the Komodo National Park and drop anchor in amongst the spectacular scenery of Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago. What an adventure!
Australia to Bali
via Darwin, Raja Ampat, Palau, Komodo, Gili Islands, Bali24 eager students being their voyage in Darwin Australia, then sail across the Timor Sea and into the Indonesian Archipelago finishing in Bali, some 3500 nautical miles later. During the voyage, Vela will be calling into some of the most pristine waters and spectacular scenery in the region with Raja Ampat, Palau, and Komodo all on the itinerary.