Fall 2019 Program Fees
A study abroad experience is a significant investment-and also one of the best investments for a student’s future.
What's Included
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Semester's Tuition & Travel
Semester at Sea allows you to earn up to 15 Colorado State University credits to be transferred to your institution.
Over the course of the semester, you will sail to 10-12 destinations.
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Meals
All meals aboard the ship are included. Even on days in port. Meals are served buffet style three times a day. Vegetarian options are made available at every meal. A late night snack for a quick study break is also available most evenings at sea.
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Housing & Amenities
Cabins are included with the fees as well as access to the gym, pool, spa, and other amenities. Prices vary by cabin. Crew Gratuities ($2 per day) are included with your program fees. Additional gratuities are always welcome and can be charged to the shipboard account during the voyage.
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Fuel Fee*
The anticipated fuel fee based on our initial cost projections is included in your program fees. However, Semester at Sea reserves the right to add an additional charge, or refund a portion of the fuel fee, with notice given no later than 30 days prior to departure.
*Expenses are subject to change depending on global cost fluctuations
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Comprehensive Travel Health Insurance
All participants are automatically enrolled in a Comprehensive Travel Health insurance plan for the voyage. This includes access to the shipboard medical clinic, mental health center, and in-port emergencies
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Academic Field Classes
All students are automatically enrolled in one Field Class, or in-country educational trip, for each of their courses.
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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.
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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 Fees
Student Program Fees Include:
- Tuition—up to 15 semester credits
- Housing (price varies by cabin category)
- Travel to multiple countries
- All meals aboard the ship
- All academically required field classes
- Comprehensive Travel Health Insurance
- Full-time, on-site residential student services staff
- Advisement and assistance by ISE Program Administration
- Fuel Fee – Expenses are subject to change depending on global cost fluctuations. Review our fuel policy for more information.
Voyage Budget
Download a detailed voyage budget
Panoramic Cabin Tours
- Inside Triple $25,999
- Inside Double $28,999
- Outside Triple $28,999
- Outside Double $31,999
Cabin Types
Inside Triple
Inside Triple Cabins have three beds. All student cabins are equipped with a close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, shelf space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Inside Double
Inside Double Cabins have two beds. All student cabins are equipped with a close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, shelf space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Outside Triple
Outside Triple Cabins have a window, and three beds. All student cabins are equipped with a close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, shelf space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Outside Double
Outside Double cabins have a window and two beds. All student cabins are equipped with close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, shelf 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
- Fuel Surcharge (if applicable)
- Program Fee Refund Plan
All cabin categories subject to availability.
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 MyVoyage. Please note that a 2.7% service fee will be added to all debit/credit card transactions (except for the $1,000 deposit payment and Field Program payments).
