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Seamester: Caribbean Summer - 20 Days

by: Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

4.67 (9)VerifiedSince 1998

Shift your summer into overdrive with a 20-day journey of a lifetime aboard our schooner Ocean Star. Your adventure begins in the British Virgin Islands where you'll discover why the Caribbean is a diver's and sailor's paradise. Dip beneath her aquamarine waters and meet marine life of every shape and shade while completing PADI scuba certifications. Explore above the surface and find lush island...

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Program Highlights

Travel to breathtaking destinations such as the British Virgin Islands, Nevis, Antigua, St. Barts, Statia, and Saba.

Earn three academic credits from the University of South Florida for the Nautical Science class taught aboard.

Achieve the International Crew sailing certification from IYT (International Yacht Training).

Learn to scuba dive and earn the PADI Open Water certification or further your experience by completing the PADI Advanced Open Water course.

Fine-tune your leadership skills as you become an integral part of the crew, being responsible for every aspect of life aboard a sailing vessel.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Multiple Countries
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • St. Eustatius
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Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18-25
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Eco Tours
  • Sailing
  • Scuba
Subjects & Courses:
  • Communications
  • Environmental Studies
  • Leadership
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Mar 30, 2026

Awards

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.67

Total Reviews

9

Hooked on living on a boat!

July 20, 2026by: Maeva Conroy - Guam (USA)
4

My biggest takeaway, besides the incredible places we visited and sailing, was how inspiring the staff was! I loved meeting new people and hearing about how their paths brought them to Sea|Mester!! It truly opened new pathways that I hadn't imagined, knowing that I could have those experiences too. I had the best time exploring different islands and learning so much about sailing a big boat! My biggest excitement was that every day was a new adventure. I learned so much in just a short amount of time and would highly recommend this program!! (Although my one regret is that I didn't do a longer trip!)

At Shirley Heights the last night of the trip!

Best experience ever!

July 17, 2026by: Tessa Howell - United States
5

I have recommended the experience to everyone I know. My only regret is that I didn’t go longer. The staff before the trip and on board were so incredibly helpful. Overall I made friendships and memories to last a lifetime. I loved every moment!

A once in a lifetime experience

November 26, 2024by: Lucia Carroll - United States
4

Being on Seamester was such an amazing experience in so many ways. From learning how to scuba dive to being completely under sail for the first time, I was able to learn so many new things and fall in love with boat life. The community was one of the best parts of the trip. Since we all are with each other pretty much 24/7 it’s easy to create really close relationships. Overall, the trip was amazing, the only thing I wish that was different was that I chose a longer trip

Program Details

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Locations

  • Multiple Countries
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Eco Tours
  • Sailing
  • Scuba

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Summer
Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

18-25

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

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Shift your summer into overdrive with a 20-day journey of a lifetime aboard our schooner Ocean Star. Your adventure begins in the British Virgin Islands where you'll discover why the Caribbean is a diver's and sailor's paradise. Dip beneath her aquamarine waters and meet marine life of every shape and shade while completing PADI scuba certifications. Explore above the surface and find lush islands, ancient volcanoes, and white sand beaches. Sail the legendary blue-green waves and take in jade mountains against iridescent sunrises and sunsets. Each of the 25 islands within the Leeward Islands offers a distinct cultural and geographic backdrop, so you'll sail throughout the island chain—visiting Saba, St. Eustatius, Nevis, Antigua, St. Barts, and the British Virgin Islands.

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