Adventure Travel in St. Vincent & the Grenadines

I've been to many camps before, but this one went above and beyond! It changed my life for 3 weeks completely: from complex school and research to easy-going diving and sailing, from tight schedules to relaxed life on a boat. It refreshed me and gave me the charge to go to the next year of school. I've also found many amazing friends, so next time I'll be in their area I'll come visit! Thanks Broadreach)

Being a student on Sea|Mester was the most incredible experience of my life. I did the South Africa to Antigua voyage on Vela, and it exceeded any and all expectations I could have possibly had. I got to visit places that I never thought I would get to go. I met people that started out as strangers, but quickly became family to me. Prior to Sea|Mester, I had very little sailing experience and no diving experience and I think that that is a common turn off for people that come across this program, but you have no need to be worried if you're in that boat (haha). The staff does an exceptional job teaching you the ropes, making you feel safe, and making you feel like the boat is your home. If you're a hands on learning that thrives on getting outside of your comfort zone, adventure, and travel then this program is for you. I can not effusive enough how much Sea|Mester and my crew changed my life. If you're presented with the privilege to be a student on Sea|Mester... do it. If Sea|Mester taught me anything, it's to say yes even when you're scared. The greatest adventure of your life could be waiting for you.

I did the trip from Palau to Thailand in 21 and it was so much fun. I learnt so much, made so many great friends and got to see and experience some of the coolest stuff I’ve seen to date. The staff are all very cool, approachable and great teachers. I got 12 credits and it didn’t even feel like a semester because it was so fun. If you like adventure, travel and the ocean I couldn’t recommend this program more.

I had so much fun over the course of my three week trip! My instructors were great and I still talk to people from my trip because we got to be so close. We were able to get lots of dives in a got really amazing cultural emergence when we went onto islands.

The trip that i completed could not have gone smoother due to the INCREDIBLE instructors that i had. We bonded instantly and i knew i found my family forever! It is organized so nicely and everyone is so welcoming. I well be doing broadreach until i can become an instructor

This was my second Broadreach trip living on a boat. Last year (2021) I did the advanced scuba and sailing in st. Martin. This trip was incredible with amazing scenery, delicious food, and sunsets that are irreplaceable. Living on a boat is where I feel like I belong most. All the people were amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat. It's not camp, its home.

Broadreach responded to this reviewOctober 20, 2022

Thank you for your review! We agree, boat life is the best :)

My trip was incredible! My boat was amazing. The activities we did were very very enjoyable. My instructors were the best. They were so fun but at the same time always kept us safe! This summer was truly a dream and I will be doing Broadreach until I am an instructor! I could not have asked for a better trip!

Broadreach responded to this reviewOctober 19, 2022

Thank you for your review, Vanessa! We can't wait to see you again next summer :)

I was on board Sea|mester's 112 ft schooner Argo for the Spring 2018 voyage from South Africa to Antigua. It was the highlight of my gap year, and certainly one of the best experiences I've ever had. The team of instructors were all knowledgeable and fun to be around throughout the trip and my fellow shipmates became close friends. If you are looking for a challenging, life-changing adventure and love the ocean I would highly recommend Sea|mester.

A very exciting adventure. We faced many things and grew very close as a crew and family. Explored many places and did things that not very many people get to do. From exploring different places, to scuba diving, to sailing across oceans, you can do it all on Seamester.

I cannot recommend this program enough. You get to travel to amazing places on a real sailing vessel, learn interesting subjects taught by fantastic staff, and spend a semester with people that will become your second family. Truly incredible experience!

I stumbled upon Seamester not knowing what to expect as I boarded Argo to sail from Tahiti to Australia. I’m fortunate to have family that signed me up for this trip and pretty much forced me to go. I am not required to write this review but have never had a better experience in my life and therefore feel compelled to. We saw humpback whales swim along our schooner. We dove the Great Barrier Reef. We danced in small island bars across the South Pacific, and best of all we formed a bond as a crew that will never be broken. These memories were etched into our minds to be cherished for a lifetime. These are things I never thought I would do and it brings tears to my eyes to think I almost missed out on these experiences, these people. Don’t hesitate like I did. Sign up now and take the first step towards something you will never regret.

Incredible sights, amazing people, treasured memories. The things I saw, learned, and experienced were priceless. Seamester is a special program that truly cares about its students. Great fun was had and the islands you visit and people you meet will be with you for the rest of your life. Would do it again in a heart beat.

I can honestly say that my trip with Broadreach has been one of the best experiences in life! As an only child who lives in New York City, I don't really get challenged that much by my environment. Broadreach forced me out of my comfort zones and made me become a flexible, open-minded person that I am today. With eleven other people on the boat, things can get pretty tough sometimes when people fight or drama happens. On the boat, I was able to learn how to deal with a tension and resolve issues with other people. By living solely on a boat for three weeks, I learned how to adapt to my surroundings and be flexible with what's given to me. Lastly, I got to experience new opinions (some that I disagreed with) which is something that is very rare in New York City. By hearing them, I learned how to be open minded because it made me realize that there was more than just the opinion I had heard from most of the other people I knew. I'm not going to lie, being on the boat was really hard, but I think I'm a better person because of it. Unfortunately, in the middle of the trip I got an ear infection and had to go to the doctor multiple times and sit out of all of the later dives. Despite the unlucky situation, Broadreach handled everything really well. My mother was well informed with daily updates on what was happening and the doctors on the islands were able to give me ear drops to make the infection go away. The instructors were so helpful and amazing during this experience because even though I was disappointed about missing the dives, they always seemed to cheer me up and find activities for me to do. I was never bored with multiple things to do like wake boarding, making brownies, and learning more about sailing. Even though I did miss a couple days, I can still say that this trip has been truly amazing and that Broadreach turned what could've been a terrible trip into something amazing! Thank you to T, Christina, and Rosie for being amazing instructors! Thank you Broadreach for making my summer so incredible!

Going on my Seamester journey is to date one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I made an amazing group of friends, who I am still in contact with. I got to sail across the Atlantic Ocean, which has been a dream of mine ever since I was little. I came onto this voyage, excited but not really knowing what to expect, I came out of it with a better understanding and new sense of the world. The trip was phenomenal and I am 100% glad I did it. The smell of the fresh ocean air mixed with the sight of nothing but ocean for miles in any direction is incredible, but also very hard to describe to people who have not experienced it. We started out in the BVIs with stops along the way to eventually get to our final destination of France. Along the way, we were doing everything on board. We took turns helming, going on watch, cooking our meals, cleaning up and more. You were a full member of the crew, and had the responsibilities as such. On top of that, we were also taking an oceanography class, which you may be able to get college credit for. It sounds like a lot, but it is completely manageable and you will never be bored. This was an experience that I will never forget and I hope you get the opportunity to as experience it as well.

I have always wanted to go to the Caribbean, and this was awesome-sauce! Everyone was supportive and nice, plus you actually form close bonds. I know I did when I learned many people had similar taste in music. I also called two my directors senpai, and I will never regret it. My ane, which means big sister is coolio as ever, and my friends all have a special place in my heart. Learning about Caribbean culture was lovely, and learning about Swedish culture as well. Ha, classic jokes were made throughout everything! It would always keep you up at night just thinking about it laughing. I miss you all dearly, and I really hope to see you guys on another trip perhaps. Overall, this trip is my favorite of them all because of what you do and learn, and how you actually try foods that you could never dream of eating. Hehe, and good luck cooking if you go on this trip. It's a lot of fun, but don't worry too much....counselors on deck, reporting for duty!

Participating in the Grenadines Advanced Scuba program with Broadreach was one of the best deicions I've ever made. Not only did I make new friends from all over, grow as a person, experience new places and cultures, but I also gained experience diving and grew as a person. The trip focuses heavily on scuba diving, but we also explored sets of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie, hiked to a waterfall, explored the towns, and immersed ourself in the diverse Caribbean culture. I would do this program all over again, and if you are considering it I HIGHLY recommend.

I absolutely loved my Sea|Mester experience for two primary reasons: firstly, it gave me the opportunity to develop my knowledge of the ocean and sailing, as intended; secondly, Sea|Mester helped foster a sense of responsibility and self-confidence I hadn't even known I possessed. I found myself cleaning bathrooms on shore after I returned home. The confined quarters of the ship allowed my to bond further with my fellow students, people the likes of which I most probably never would have encountered elsewhere, than years upon years of traditional schooling. I came back from the sea much more satisfied with myself than when I left. Parts of the voyage are difficult, I'll admit. There are, naturally, quite a few challenges, both mental and physical, of living aboard a moving vessel of limited size. But it's all worth it: the boat allows everyone to shine. I can't recommend Sea|Mester highly enough, and I can't wait to get back out to sea.

As Jacques Cousteau once said, “the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” For me, while Broadreach’s message is one and the same, this trip demonstrated so much more. As the Caribbean Grenadines Advanced Scuba Voyage fascinated me with its diving, I couldn’t wait to set sail to the next island on our expedition. Making this remarkable journey with awesome and likeminded new friends made the voyage even more worthwhile. Overall, Broadreach gave me the opportunity to discover more about our marine environment and my abilities as an individual. A combination of truly once-in-a-lifetime natural and personal experiences, the Caribbean Grenadines Advanced Scuba Voyage provided me with exceptional adventures that will forever hold a special place in my memory.