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Semester at Sea - Spring Voyage 2026 (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Bangkok, Thailand; Cape Town, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Semester at Sea 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Freshman, Graduate, Junior, Other, Senior, Sophomore Program Type: study abroad
GPA Requirement: 2.5 Housing: Boat, Homestay
Fields of Study: Advertising, Anthropological Linguistics, Anthropology, Art History, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Digital Media, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, General Engineering, Geography, History, Human Development & Family Studies, International Business Administration, International Studies, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Studio Art, Women's Studies, World Literature Language of Instruction: English
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Asia, Africa, and Europe Exploration
Spring 2026 Voyage  
January 5, 2026 - April 20, 2026
106 Days, 11 Cities, 10 Countries, 3 Continents

Embark: Bangkok, Thailand

Itinerary: Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Spain

Debark: Bremerhaven, Germany

About Us
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Our Mission
Journeys of discovery that spark bold solutions to global challenges.

What is Semester at Sea?
Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea opens the door to deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures across 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.
 
  • Global Experience - Visit 10+ countries around the world in a uniquely comparative environment that provides a truly global perspective.  
  • College Credit - Earn a full semester's worth of course credit from a world-class university, with the rigorous curriculum you need to accomplish your academic goals.  
  • Shipboard Life - Enjoy the comfort and community of a floating home away from home, no matter where in the world your voyage takes you.  
  • Experiential Learning - Develop a deeper understanding of the world through onboard and in-country learning opportunities that connect the classroom to the communities you visit.  
  • Career Enhancement - Semester at Sea offers unique benefits for your post-college job search, from improved leadership skills to an invaluable global perspective on the challenges of tomorrow.
Frequently Offered Disciplines
We are open to all majors!

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Study on Deck
Business Performing and Visual Arts
Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies Psychology and Human Development
Political Science, Economics, and History Religion and Philosophy
Literatures and Languages Society and Culture
Environment and Health Tourism and Hospitality
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Exploring on Land
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Admission Requirements
SP26 Program Fees
Financial Aid & Scholarships
SP26 Course Information

*New courses added up until 5 months prior to start date.
The world is your campus.


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 01/05/2026 04/20/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.