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Seamester: Transpacific, Caribbean to Tahiti - 90 Days
From dream location to dream location... Sign up and step aboard your new campus, S/Y Argo or S/Y Vela, in the sailor's rendezvous island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and prepare yourself for 90 days, 12 credits, over 6500 nautical miles, and some of the more incredible destinations the planet has to offer. Sail to Bonaire and wake to flocks of Venezuelan flamingos flying through a mi...
From dream location to dream location... Sign up and step aboard your new campus, S/Y Argo or S/Y Vela, in the sailor's rendezvous island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and prepare yourself for 90 days, 12 credits, over 6500 nautical miles, and some of the more incredible destinations the planet has to offer. Sail to Bonaire and wake to flocks of Venezuelan flamingos flying through a misty sunrise. Anchor behind tiny uninhabited islands covered with coconut trees that support the Kuna Indians of the San Blas. Toss the dock lines up to the lock workers of the Panama Canal, cross the lake, and prepare to enter the Pacific Ocean. Watch the latitude hesitate on zero as we cross the equator. See blue-footed booby birds hitching a ride on deck back to the Galapagos Archipelago. Linger...
Program Highlights
Head to dreamy destinations: Antigua, Saba, Nevis, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Bonaire, Aruba, San Blas Islands, Panama, Galapagos, Easter Island, Marquesas, and French Polynesia.
Earn twelve academic credits from the University of South Florida for the Nautical Science, Marine Biology, Oceanography, and Leadership classes taught aboard.
Achieve the International Crew, Navigation Master, and even Master of Yachts 200 Ton Theory sailing certifications 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, Rescue, or Divemaster courses.
Fine-tune your leadership skills as you become an integral part of the crew, sailing over 6000 nautical miles and being responsible for every aspect of life aboard a sailing vessel.
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- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Martinique
- Panama
- French Polynesia, Polynesia
- St. Johns, Antigua & Barbuda
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Memories that will last forever!
June 10, 2026by: Meg Gibson - United StatesProgram: Seamester: Transpacific, Caribbean to Tahiti - 90 Days
Seamester was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but also the most rewarding. Living on a boat, sailing every day, and diving in some of the most incredible places in the world pushed me far outside my comfort zone and helped me grow so much as a person. The dives were unforgettable, the sailing taught me resilience and teamwork, and the people made it all worth it. I met some of my closest friends and made memories I’ll carry with me forever. It challenged me, changed me, and gave me experiences I never could have had anywhere else. I’m so grateful I did it.
Once in a life time experience
June 03, 2026by: Sydney Carmichael - United StatesProgram: Seamester: Transpacific, Caribbean to Tahiti - 90 Days
Seamester was a last minute decision for me, kind of came out of nowhere. Best decision I could have made. I met 30 incredible people that I am happy to report are some of my closest friends now. This trip was so fun but also extremely difficult. I wouldn’t change my experience for the world though. Thank you Seamester.
Once In A Lifetime Experience
May 13, 2026by: Skylar Wolfe - United StatesProgram: Seamester: Transpacific, Caribbean to Tahiti - 90 Days
What this trip gave me was unreplicatable experiences. I got to live on a boat for 90 days with like-minded individuals, and do things and go places that most people will never be able to. We crossed the Panama Canal, got to scuba dive in Galápagos, and had a special ceremony as we crossed the equator. We visited many remote islands that would be hard to get to otherwise. We sailed the Pacific, and went eighteen days without seeing land. And as we were doing it all, we studied marine biology and oceanography, learned what it meant to be a sailor, and how to be a leader. This is a once in a lifetime experience, and I’m grateful for every story I have brought home with me.
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Locations
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Martinique
- Panama
- French Polynesia, Polynesia
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Sailing
- Scuba
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
- After College
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
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Katie Leake
Participated in 2013
Katie decided to take a gap year prior to college and she knew that Sea|mester was the program for her. She was lucky enough to sail across the Atlan...
Katie Leake
Participated in 2013
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From dream location to dream location... Sign up and step aboard your new campus, S/Y Argo or S/Y Vela, in the sailor's rendezvous island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and prepare yourself for 90 days, 12 credits, over 6500 nautical miles, and some of the more incredible destinations the planet has to offer. Sail to Bonaire and wake to flocks of Venezuelan flamingos flying through a misty sunrise. Anchor behind tiny uninhabited islands covered with coconut trees that support the Kuna Indians of the San Blas. Toss the dock lines up to the lock workers of the Panama Canal, cross the lake, and prepare to enter the Pacific Ocean. Watch the latitude hesitate on zero as we cross the equator. See blue-footed booby birds hitching a ride on deck back to the Galapagos Archipelago. Linger...
Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Ready to Learn More?
From dream location to dream location... Sign up and step aboard your new campus, S/Y Argo or S/Y Vela, in the sailor's rendezvous island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and prepare yourself for 90 days, 12 credits, over 6500 nautical miles, and some of the more incredible destinations the planet has to offer. Sail to Bonaire and wake to flocks of Venezuelan flamingos flying through a misty sunrise. Anchor behind tiny uninhabited islands covered with coconut trees that support the Kuna Indians of the San Blas. Toss the dock lines up to the lock workers of the Panama Canal, cross the lake, and prepare to enter the Pacific Ocean. Watch the latitude hesitate on zero as we cross the equator. See blue-footed booby birds hitching a ride on deck back to the Galapagos Archipelago. Linger...
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