Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective to take on the challenges of tomorrow.
Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure
Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands
Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand
Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong
Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe
Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand
Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany
Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland
Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure
Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands
Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand
Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong
Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe
Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand
Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany
Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland
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