When booking travel, students should be aware that the program start date (as shown in the dates and costs section) is the date upon which students should arrive aboard the vessel. The program end date is the date on which students should depart the vessel and start their travels home. All Caribbean voyages start and finish at Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Global Voyages require more complicated tickets, as the start and end point for each voyage is typically very different. Specific information will be given on flight details during the enrollment procedure, however we do ask that students start to look into their travel arrangements as soon as possible. Regardless of the voyage, all students are required to travel with a passport that is valid for 6 months AFTER your return from the program.
For all international flights, we suggest that students talk to a couple of different agents to see what might work best. Here are the organizations that students have found to be helpful.
Leah Hernandez from Reservation Services International. Leah has helped us organize our global travel for years. She can be reached on 1.800.329.9000 (Texas 281.528.7727) or by email at leahctn68@hotmail.com
STA Travel. Possibly a cheaper option if you qualify for an International Student Identification Card (ISIC). With an ISIC card, you will be quoted student rates through STA travel and this may save a lot of money. You can apply for the ISIC card (about $22) as well as get flight quotes from STA travel by calling a representative on 1.800.781.4040 or online at www.statravel.com
Student Universe at www.studentuniverse.com is another option for student airfares. When asked to login and provide proof of eligibility, will find Sea|mester listed under the "college or university" drop down menu.
Vayama.com is a relatively new website dedicated to international travel. For students who are joining Sea|mester for a global voyage, Vayama has proven to be a very good resource for booking complex, one-way and multi-city tickets.
Once you have made your reservation, please email or fax the Florida office the itinerary as soon as you can.
