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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time to remember
January 06, 2026by: sabrina chu - Switzerlandi really enjoyed this trip overall. i've met some of the best people i've ever met in my life, who i will definitely stay in touch for a long time. it was nice to learn about the basics of sailing as well as getting to see so many different places but i wish we got to have more shore time and we didn't have to suffer in the heat because the captain didn't want to turn the gen on. i didn't like how the staff were more emotionally immature than the teens on the boat, i found it particularly unprofessional, how they would constantly project their anger on us and pick on one person for an unnecessary extended amount of time. i also felt like we did not have enough food and no one genuinely enjoyed their job.
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January 06, 2026by: Oscar Smith-Freitag - United StatesThe time I spent on this adventure is something I will never forget. I won't forget the amazing people and places we visited. no matter what I know I will hold this experience I won't forget, and there won't be another like it. The Classes were great as well as the sail handling as well. Thank you for the amazing time I and my freinds had
Coming Home on Argo
December 28, 2025by: Samantha Spielman - United StatesI would 100% recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in adventure, trying new things, and being a part of a team. When I came across Seamester online, it just felt right from the beginning, and I knew it was something I wanted to do. Actually, going on the trip was even better and like coming home. A value of mine is living life to the fullest, enjoying the small things, and I want to live a life where at the end, I know I did everything and felt everything. I have never felt as alive and so at home as I did on Argo. It is hard to describe all the emotions I've felt over the past 90 days. I have never felt so close to people and myself as I did on Argo. I have learned to love people in a deeper way and gained a new appreciation for everything. I am extremely grateful for all the lifelong friendships made. I am proud of myself for taking the jump and who I've become through the experience. If you share any of the same interests and are considering doing a Seamester, I urge you to do it because it will change you in ways you can't even imagine.
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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.
Mandy Good
Participated in 2014
Mandy is a senior at the University of South Florida. After graduation she hopes to become a family and marriage therapist, and continue developing he...
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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
Ready to Learn More?
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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