Fall 2016 Program Fees
A study abroad experience is a significant investment-but one of the best investments for a student’s future because it demonstrates intercultural competence that is appealing to potential employers and graduate schools alike in our increasingly interdependent world.
What's Included
Semester's Tuition
Semester at Sea allows you to earn up to 15 Colorado State University credits to be transferred to your institution.
Meals
All meals aboard the ship are included. Even on days in port.
Housing & Amenities
Cabins are included with the fees as well as access to the gym, pool, spa, and other amenities. Prices vary by cabin.
Travel to Destinations
Over the course of the semester you will sail to 10-12 destinations.
Premium Health Insurance
All participants are automatically enrolled in a Premium Health insurance plan for the voyage. This includes access to the shipboard medical clinic, mental health center and in-port emergencies.
Academic Field Classes
All students are automatically enrolled in one Field Class, or in-country educational trip, for each of their courses.
Full-time, On-site Residential Student Services Staff
Throughout the voyage, students will have shipboard support of a Student Life team including Resident Directors, Academic Dean, Executive Dean, Field Office Director, and a Medical Team.
Advisement and Assistance by ISE Program Administration
To help you prepare for you voyage, ISE will give you step-by-step guidance to apply for visas, gain medical approval, and complete all other pre-voyage requirements.
Program Fee
Student Program Fees Include:
- Tuition—up to 15 semester credits
- Housing (price varies by cabin category)
- All meals aboard the ship
- All academically required field classes
- Premium Medical Insurance
- Full-time, on-site residential student services staff
- Advisement and assistance by ISE Program Administration
Panoramic Cabin Tours
- Featured cabin photos are below, but find additional panoramic photoshere
- Inside Double/Outside Triple $23,950
- Outside Double $29,950
- Inside Single $30,950
- Outside Single $31,950
Cabin Types
Inside Double/Outside Triple
All student cabins are equipped with a close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, cabin space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Outside Triple Cabins have a window, and a third bed that pulls down from the wall.
Outside Double
Outside Double cabins have a window, are equipped with close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, cabin space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Inside Single
Single Cabins Are placed on Deck 3 with economy doubles and triples. However the singles are larger and have more storage. Note: The decor and appointments differ from the cabins on decks 4 and 5 but come with the same amenities.
All student cabins are equipped with close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, cabin space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
*Note: Picture is of an Outside Single cabin. Inside Single cabins do not have a window.
Outside Single
Outside Single Cabins have a picture window, and are placed on Deck 3 with economy doubles and triples. However the singles are larger and have more storage. Note: The decor and appointments differ from the cabins on decks 4 and 5 but come with the same amenities.
All student cabins are equipped with close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, cabin space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Other Costs To Keep In Mind
- Overnight stay prior to embarkation
- Flights to embarkation/from debarkation
- Travel visas
- Textbooks
- Any appropriate vaccinations
- Between-meal food & beverages while on board
- Laundry
- Independent travel
- Port Services Fees (if applicable)
- Fuel Surcharge (if applicable)
- Program Fee Refund Plan (if applicable)
Program fees are subject to change. All cabin categories subject to availability.
In advance of sailing, the Institute for Shipboard Education may enact a fuel supplement surcharge for all participants in the event that the average price for the blended types of fuel and related costs during the voyage is expected to exceed $85 per barrel. Historically this cost has been up to $9 per person per day, but may vary due to the volatility of the market. You may have certain rights to cancel without charge in the event of certain fee increases. See ticket contract for details.
Expenses related to travel to and from the ports of embarkation and debarkation, textbooks, in-country travel, personal spending, and incidental fees are additional. Payment options include: check by mail, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), or E-check via your MyPassport page. Please note that a 2.7% service fee will be added to all debit/credit card transactions.
