Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Why choose Seamester Study Abroad at Sea?
Seamester offers unique educational voyages where students sail between islands, countries, and continents. For more than 40 years, we have consistently provided students with outstanding educational experiences. 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 te...
Seamester offers unique educational voyages where students sail between islands, countries, and continents. For more than 40 years, we have consistently provided students with outstanding educational experiences. 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 program participants learn some of the most important lessons beyond academics: teamwork, hard work, and personal responsibility. Our students receive academic credit from the University of South Florida along with PADI scuba certifications and IYT sail certifications. Our programs are designed to inspire students to realize that it is the journey, not the destinat...
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Best experience ever!
July 17, 2026by: Tessa Howell - United StatesI 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!
Loved it so much
June 12, 2026by: Nashota Uhlmann - CanadaProgram: Seamester: Transatlantic, South Africa to Caribbean 90 Days
I loved learning to sail on Vela, exploring every new place we sailed to like devils island with no inhabitants was pretty cool too. Meeting some of my new favourite people in the form of my crew was pretty sweet too. I’m going to miss it<3
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.
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Destiny Benway
Participated in 2025
Destiny is a senior marketing student at the University of Miami from New Jersey. She completed a Sea|Mester study abroad program combining sailing, d...
Destiny Benway
Participated in 2025
I’ve always loved traveling, especially anywhere connected to the ocean. Throughout college, I worked during the school year so I could spend my breaks exploring new places.
Cole Timothy Lewis
Participated in 2015
Cole was born in Boston, but grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and will be attending UNC Charlotte. He has a passion for adventure, including divin...
Cole Timothy Lewis
Participated in 2015
I applied for an international program because of my love for adventure. My family and I have always loved traveling and finding new places. I love being immersed in different cultures and trying to learn local languages and customs. I feel like experiencing and exploring different cultures plays a crucial role in how you view society and the world.
Kelly Swartzbaugh
Participated in 2012
Kelly grew up in the Midwest and vacationed domestically with her family during her childhood. She went to the University of Arkansas and studied abro...
Kelly Swartzbaugh
Participated in 2012
As soon as I got to college I knew I wanted to study abroad. I had friends who shared their experiences with me and I began planning my experience pretty early. I wanted to expand my horizons and learn about the world through first hand experiences. I did a lot of online research and was trying to decide between programs in Italy and Spain. I had traveled to Germany as a high school student and I knew that I wanted to explore Europe further.
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Seamester offers unique educational voyages where students sail between islands, countries, and continents. For more than 40 years, we have consistently provided students with outstanding educational experiences. 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 program participants learn some of the most important lessons beyond academics: teamwork, hard work, and personal responsibility. Our students receive academic credit from the University of South Florida along with PADI scuba certifications and IYT sail certifications. Our programs are designed to inspire students to realize that it is the journey, not the destinat...
Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
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Seamester offers unique educational voyages where students sail between islands, countries, and continents. For more than 40 years, we have consistently provided students with outstanding educational experiences. 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 program participants learn some of the most important lessons beyond academics: teamwork, hard work, and personal responsibility. Our students receive academic credit from the University of South Florida along with PADI scuba certifications and IYT sail certifications. Our programs are designed to inspire students to realize that it is the journey, not the destinat...
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