Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
Program Overview
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real outcomes in ways that are impossible to replicate in the traditional classroom.
Living as part of a cl...
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real outcomes in ways that are impossible to replicate in the traditional classroom.
Living as part of a close-knit team on an ocean-going vessel, our students learn fundamental lessons beyond academics: teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. They receive academic credit from the University of South Florida, along with PADI scuba certifications and IYT sailing certifications. Our programs are designed to inspire students to realize that it’s the journey, not the destination, that matters th...
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- Spring
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Updated Aug 21, 2026
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Locations
- Darwin, Australia
- Alegre, Brazil
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Cannes, France
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Hiking
- Safari
- Sailing
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
Age Requirement
18-25
Duration
- After College
- Post High School
- During College
Starts At
- 20 days: $7,970
Refund Policy
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Sea|mester is a one-of-a-kind study abroad and gap year program where students live aboard one of our sailing vessels as they learn to sail around the world, scuba dive, and explore new cultures.
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