Sail the seas while studying high school or college

Sailing from Germany, ending in Spain

This opportunity offers rigorous and internationally acclaimed academic programs for Grade 11, 12, University and Gap year students while they travel and sail the world’s oceans aboard a majestic tall ship. Committed to the principles of academic excellence, community service, leadership and personal development, this exceptional program provides young people with the opportunity to develop as individuals, excel as global citizens and forge lifelong friendships as they explore the world.
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Academics at sea

With an average class size of 12, we ensure personalized attention to each student’s unique learning needs. Students can choose from a list of courses that spark your interest and motivate you to learn with ESL and English immersion classes offered

Personal development through acquiring a 21st century international education experience and understanding your role as a global citizen. Sail to 20 ports of call on 4 continents aboard a majestic tall ship while engaging in hands on learning, while following a curriculum grounded in experiential learning and theory. Master your feel for responsibility, accountability, independence, teamwork, good judgement, and leadership skills.

The academic year is divided into two semesters (September – January and January – May). Students may attend a full academic year or one semester. Some students choose to attend multiple years.

No sailing experience is required to enrol as a sea-going student

The goal of our sail training program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to take full command of the ship under the watchful eye of our captain and 22 skilled mariner crew. Students perform duty on deck for 2 hours of day watch and 2 hours of night watch each day.

Take the helm and feel the thrill of a mighty sailing vessel carving through the ocean at 12 knots as you sail your tall ship over 18,000 nautical miles (over 35,000km). Lay aloft and set the sails to travel with a reduced carbon footprint while working alongside professional sailors as you learn to sail your tall ship. Work as part of a team by setting sails, navigating and working in the galley. Keep day and night watch alongside a professional mariner crew and learn contemporary navigation skills.

Undertake a blue water sailing experience most sailors will never experience.

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