Fort Collins, Colo. – June 12, 2025 – Semester at Sea has announced its Fall 2026 Voyage itinerary, a 105-day opportunity to study abroad across four continents while calling on ports in Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia. Embarking in IJmuiden, Netherlands on September 9, 2026, and disembarking in Bangkok, Thailand on December 22, 2026, this 138th expedition combines engaging onboard coursework paired with hands-on cultural activities at each port.
Fall 2026 Voyage Itinerary
- IJmuiden, Netherlands — Embark September 9, 2026
- Leixões, Portugal — September 15–18, 2026
- Casablanca, Morocco — September 22–27, 2026
- Salvador (Bahia), Brazil — October 7–13, 2026
- Jamestown, St. Helena — October 20, 2026
- Cape Town, South Africa — October 26–November 1, 2026
- Port Louis, Mauritius — November 8–10, 2026
- Colombo, Sri Lanka — November 18–23, 2026
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — December 1–6, 2026
- Hong Kong SAR, China — December 10–15, 2026
- Bangkok, Thailand — Disembark December 22, 2026
Except for a short, one-day stop in St. Helena, and a two-day stay on the island of Mauritius, voyagers will spend five to six days in each destination, engaging with local experts, community organizations, and heritage sites. Meanwhile, all coursework is delivered on board by our distinguished faculty and professional staff, transforming the ship into a vibrant floating university.
“Semester at Sea is the exemplar of global, comparative education. The Fall 2026 voyage offers students an unparalleled opportunity for students to explore the richness of global cultures,” said Scott Marshall, President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education. “This itinerary transforms learning beyond the confines of any campus, inviting student voyagers to engage directly with diverse communities, traditions, and environments in ways that inspire curiosity and forge lifelong understanding.”
Applications for both students and Lifelong Learners open July 1, 2025. Prospective voyagers should visit www.semesteratsea.org/fall2026 to learn more or visit https://www.semesteratsea.org/request-information/ to sign up for reminders and receive comprehensive voyage materials.
About Semester at Sea
With the world as our campus, our programs integrate multiple-country study, interdisciplinary coursework, and experiential learning for meaningful engagement in the global community. ISE is an internationally recognized leader in educating global citizens who engage in comparative learning experiences and positively impact our interdependent world. Since 1963, more than 73,000 individuals from 1,700 institutions have traveled to over 60 countries on Semester at Sea and its predecessor programs.
For media inquiries, contact Jennie Lee Montgomery, Strategic Communications Manager at jmontgomery@isevoyages.org
