Spotlight Segment 1

With a rich artistic heritage, progressive attitudes, and picturesque countryside, the Netherlands is a must-see destination in Europe. The nearby city, Amsterdam offers unconventional restaurants, a bike culture, charming canals, and world-class museums that make this city a vibrant and exciting place to explore. Highlights include visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, along with many other museums. You can bike along the canals or explore the waterways via boat.

Things to Do:

• Attend the daily Lifelong Learner Seminar, a session geared toward the interests of the Lifelong Learners on board
• Engage in academic courses – approximately 75 courses are taught on each voyage
• Participate in the Extended Family Program and get to know a small group of students
• Take part in fitness classes – yoga, dance, CrossFit, and a walking club are common on every voyage

Emerging as one of Europe’s unsung destinations, Portugal is an energetic and vibrant country with a centuries-long history. Semester at Sea ports of call in Portugal include Lisbon, Oporto, and Leixoes. Field Program options include exploring the city by Tuk Tuk along with taking in Lisbon’s street art. Highlights include taking a Portuguese cooking class or embarking on an overnight trip to southern Portugal where you can kayak along natural waterways.

Things to Do:

• Attend Global Studies, the core course which focuses on several themes leading up to each port stay
• Get to know your fellow Lifelong Learners
• Enjoy downtime in your cabin
• Start a community club – teach students how to crochet, play bridge, or scrapbook

The Kingdom of Morocco is an immensely rich cultural center point of north-western Africa. The port of Casablanca, established in the 20th century, is a busy metropolis and home to the Hassan II Mosque, the second largest in the world after Mecca. This enormous structure, resting at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, was built by 30,000 workers over a period of five years, officially opening in 1993. Semester at Sea ports of call in Morocco include Casablanca and Tangier. Field Program options include multi-day trips to the Sahara Desert, where students can ride camels to their campsite and sleep under the stars. Highlights include visiting Chefchaouen, otherwise known as the blue city, eating popular Moroccan dishes such as couscous and tagine, and drinking mint tea.

Things to Do:

• Try something you’ve never done before
• Meet with a faculty during office hours to get more out of your class participation
• Mentor a small group of students who are interested in a career path similar to yours
• Catch both a sunrise and a sunset in the same day

Brazil is known for it’s rich Amazon rainforest, annual Carnival celebration, beautiful beaches and historical landmarks such as the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and the breathtaking Iguaçu Falls which borders neighbor country Argentina. Semester at Sea ports of call in Brazil include Salvador (Bahia).