"I enrolled my daughter to take part in one of their programs starting this June. My daughter recently suffered a terrible ear infection and subsequently ruptured her eardrum. Her doctor told her absolutely no diving, and when I canceled the trip 5 weeks in advance and requested my $500 deposit be refunded, I was told their rules are absolutely no returns no matter the circumstances. This makes no sense if there is a medical condition. Poor business decision by them. Buyer beware that there are no refunds under ANY circumstances."

"Sea|mester is one of those experiences that you know will be with you forever. And you know this before you even begin! It starts with those butterflies in your stomach the night before you fly. It is like your body anticipates the lifelong impact of this journey. It continues during the trip as you find yourself endlessly pinching your arm to make sure that those once-in-a-lifetime experiences are real. It's the sincere family bonds with the entire crew, the pure joy of climbing your first mountain, the satisfaction of completing something you thought was impossible, it's the challenges, the victories, the self-awareness and the self-belief gained that make this program one that you will never forget. Who can forget the spontaneous food fight started by Mark, or the camp song written for our boat by Margie? What about reaching the summit of Petit Piton, or the first time up on a windsurfer? Sea|mester teaches through experiences. I still remember all of my experiences onboard Ocean Star years after I have forgotten the lessons from my Chemistry book. Sign up now. Trust me, you'll love it!!"

"Sea|mester is by far one of the most life changing experiences I have ever had. Traveling throughout the Caribbean and taking classes aboard a beautiful sailboat that you crew yourself is an incredible opportunity. It helped me to develop a new outlook on life and to view things from a different perspective. I walked away not only with incredible new knowledge and friends, but also as a different person. I would recommend Sea|mester to anyone who is interested in one of the most amazing once in a life time experiences you can possibly have. You will not regret it."

"I was a student with Sea|mester in 1998. I did this after I graduated high school and it was the best decision I ever made. It was truly life changing. Taking a gap year or a semester off is something all students should consider. It is a time to grow and learn more about yourself. The locations we visited, the friends I made, the incredible staff I learned from each day, and the courses we studied; made the experience so worthwhile. Every day was exciting and new. I am so glad I found this program. The journey I took with Sea|mester made me realize so much about myself, all of us on my voyage felt so lucky to be a part of something so amazing. I would do it all again in a heartbeat!"