Semester at sea is celebrating 50 years of sailing around the world, touching the lives of more than 60,000 alumni worldwide and counting. 

On October 22nd 1963, MS Seven Seas set sail on its first voyage from New York with 275 students aboard. The voyage visited 22 ports in 16 countries over 5 months.

Today, the MV Explorer circumnavigates the globe twice a year and explores a world region each summer. It is both school and home to more than 2,000 participants each year.

Semester at Sea is a study abroad program open to students of all majors. College students fulfill college credit while gaining a global perspective. There are many different disciplines offered with related field studies in multiple countries around the world.

Check out the SAS timeline. Alumni submit pictures and memories of their experience.
http://50th.semesteratsea.org/

Congratulations to Semester at Sea. To 50 more!