Summer 2008: Slideshows and Blogs

Stay current with the Summer 2008 shipboard community by checking out the photo gallery and reading blogs from participants.

Watch a slideshow with audio of Embarkation

Be part of the emotional send-off! This slideshow with audio depicts the June 15 embarkation of the Summer 2008 voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia: the 96th voyage of Semester at Sea. With 583 student participants aboard, it represents the largest summer voyage in Semester at Sea history. Stay tuned to the Current Voyage website for more slideshows!

Watch a slideshow with audio about Norway

Feel like you are part of the academic experience in port as participants travel through scenic Norway, meeting locals, taking trains through the mountains, and seeing the historical and environmental masterpieces first-hand. Listen to student reactions as they come into contact with the culture.

Watch a slideshow with audio about Russia

SAS participants explore the sites and sounds of St. Petersburg, from the historic Neva River to the opulent 18th century palaces of former rulers to the ancient city of Novrogod. Take in the art, architecture, and cultural sites with our shipboard community.

Watch a slideshow with audio about Denmark

SAS participants explore the destinations of Korsor and Copenhagen, Denmark. Watch as they are graciously treated to a red carpet welcome and delight in the generosity and friendliness of this amazing culture.

Watch a slideshow with audio about the Kiel Canal

The Summer 2008 voyage community traverses the Kiel Canal, a 61-mile-long waterway that connects the North and Baltic Seas. Get a first-hand lesson on how the canal works and see the sites our participants see as they take this historic shortcut through Germany.

Watch a slideshow with audio about Belgium

Semester at Sea participants visit the world's fourth oldest zoo in Antwerp, explore a medieval castle in Brugges, and get a personal tour of the European Union. They also seem to delight in the country's gourmet waffles, french fries, and chocolates.

Watch a slideshow with audio about Italy

The Semester at Sea community recently explored the port of Naples, Italy and traveled to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Be a part of the learning experience as participants get a feel for Italian culture and remarkable Roman history.

Watch a slideshow with audio about Egypt

The Semester at Sea community was recently rerouted to the port of Alexandria, Egypt and traveled to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the great bazaar of ancient Cairo.

Watch a slideshow with audio about Greece

SAS participants see the world-renowned ruins of Greece, including the Parthenon and Acropolis. As well, watch participants take part in a service visit to the S.O.S. Children's Village just outside of Athens.

Read Mary Carlson's blog

Mary Carlson, a professional writer from the University of Virginia, is sailing with Semester at Sea's summer voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia to the port of Copenhagen, Denmark. Learn about her experiences aboard Semester at Sea's floating campus as she provides an insider's view of the academic program, shipboard activities, operations, life at sea, inter-generational learning, travel adventures in country, and more.

Read Lisa Stout's blog

Lisa is a rising senior at Cornell University in the school of Industrial and Labor Relations. She volunteered to keep a blog so that prospective students could follow a current student's journey and get an idea of what ship life is really like.