Study Abroad with Class Afloat

Sail a tall ship while you explore new cultures, earn academic credits and make friends from around the world.

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Leaders in Experiential Education Since 1984

Class Afloat - West Island College International Experiential education since 1984

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What our Alumni Say

My experience was mainly characterized by encounters that widened my views on the world. It was also filled with challenges that strengthened my capacity to face adversity, starting with small discomfort to home sickness. It was a year that allowed me to discover myself and what I want to become.

Margaux , Class Afloat Student 2018-2019(1/5)

The biggest take away from Class Afloat was learning how to work with and lead people in almost any situation. Furling sails in a storm, 2-4am watches and full days in the galley, working with the same people day in and day out you learn a lot about those people - and yourself.

Student Survey, 2017-2018(2/5)

Maybe the most seminal experience of my life.... Class Afloat was the point at which there is now a ‘before’ and ‘after’. Inspired me toward a career with the UN and now, a passion project working with global knowmads. Grateful to my fellow floaties!

Renee Martyna, Class Afloat Alumni(3/5)

For me Class Afloat was the start of my adult life. I now feel confident I can do anything and everything I put my mind to. If you are thinking about doing Class Afloat, do it for the life long friends, the travel and most importantly to discover who you are.

Ryan, Class Afloat Student 2018-2019(4/5)

Although Class Afloat is largely about travel, adventure and discovery of yourself and the world around you, that wasn’t what impacted me the most. It was the family we built on board that really touched me.

Claire, Class Afloat Student 2018-2019(5/5)

Latest News from Class Afloat

The Beacon 3rd Edition- Dec. 1/25

Check out our December 1, 2025 student newspaper: The Beacon #3 ! Much like a lighthouse guiding sailors safely to shore, The Beacon is here to shine a light on life aboard Class Afloat. Created by students and faculty together,…Read More

Posted on December 1st, 2025

The Beacon-2nd Edition-Nov. 12/25

Check out our November 12, 2025 student newspaper-The Beacon #2! Much like a lighthouse guiding sailors safely to shore, The Beacon is here to shine a light on life aboard Class Afloat. Created by students and faculty together, this paper…Read More

Posted on December 1st, 2025

The Beacon Edition 1-Sept. 27/25

Check out our September 27, 2025 student newspaper- The Beacon-1st Edition Much like a lighthouse guiding sailors safely to shore, The Beacon is here to shine a light on life aboard Class Afloat. Created by students and faculty together, this…Read More

Posted on September 29th, 2025

Study Abroad with Class Afloat HIGH SCHOOL · GAP YEAR · UNIVERSITY

Sail a tall ship while you explore new cultures, earn academic credits and make friends from around the world.

Sail a tall ship while you explore new cultures, earn academic credits and make friends from around the world.

Learn

Sail

Discover

Class Afloat - West Island College International Experiential education since 1984

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What our Alumni Say

Latest News from Class Afloat

The Beacon 3rd Edition- Dec. 1/25

The Beacon-2nd Edition-Nov. 12/25

The Beacon Edition 1-Sept. 27/25

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