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Caribbean: St. Martin + the Leewards 17-Day Scuba + Sailing Voyage

Embrace every opportunity and challenge that arises on this unforgettable voyage across the Caribbean sea. Build bonds with your shipmates as you experience entirely new perspectives of the world together. Come away with skills that will equip you for a lifetime of adventures.

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Middle school students scuba diving in Caribbean on dive and sail camp

Middle school boy wears snorkel mask on dive and sail program

Group of teens on catamaran for Caribbean dive and sail program

Incredible days chasing the horizon

Set sail with a new crew of friends to build the foundational scuba diving and sailing skills you’ll need to take full advantage of the immaculate Caribbean waters.
Island hop through the French and Dutch Leeward Islands, dropping anchor to visit remote and world-class marine parks along the way.
Experience the joy of seeing dolphins playing in your wake, sea turtles exploring the same reefs you're diving, and witnessing weeks of Caribbean sunsets.
Help maintain island trails and protect biodiversity in Saba, aiding the local community in environmental conservation projects.
Hike through lush mountain rainforests, visit historic forts in St. Kitts and try out various water sports in secluded island coves.

PROGRAM DATES	COST	AVAILABILITY
June 14 - June 30, 2025	$6,780	Full	Enroll Now
July 3 - July 19, 2025	$6,780	Available	Enroll Now
July 23 - August 8, 2025	$6,780	Available	Enroll Now
June 14 - June 30, 2026	$6,780	Opens 9/15*	Enroll Now
July 3 - July 19, 2026	$6,780	Opens 9/15*	Enroll Now
July 23 - August 8, 2026	$6,780	Opens 9/15*	Enroll Now

*Enrollment open now for alumni only, general enrollment opens 9/15.

“Through these three weeks, I made lifelong friends, got several certifications, hiked three volcanoes, participated in community service and explored every island, scuba dived, saw incredible sea life and learned the true boat experience. I had never thought that this experience would turn into one of the best decisions of my life. I would take anything to be back on our boat with my 12 best friends, scuba diving and exploring the deep unknown of the Caribbean. Broadreach did an incredible job making everyones’ experiences the best it could be and I thank them for giving me a summer I will never forget!!” Ellen, middle school alumna

Middle school student and dive instructor pose with dive gear on catamaran during summer dive trip

Middle school students sail catamaran during summer scuba and sailing program

Teens hiking on Caribbean island for scuba and sailing camp

Middle school students at bow of catamaran during scuba and sailing program

Teen in hammock hanging over ocean from sail boat Caribbean diving summer camp

middle school students on paddleboard in Caribbean on scuba camp

summer sailing camp student jumping into water

Middle school students in scuba gear during summer scuba and sailing camp

Middle schoolers hike during Caribbean summer scuba and sailing trip

Middle school student jumps from catamaran into Caribbean on scuba and sailing trip

Middle school students explore St. Barth's on scuba and sailing camp

Portrait of middle school student on catamaran for scuba and sailing trip

Group of teens at bow of catamaran with Caribbean island in background at summer camp

Middle school student sails catamaran during summer dive and sail camp

Group of middle school students eat watermelon on catamaran during summer dive and sail camp

3 teens pose on catamaran with Caribbean island in background on summer dive and sail trip

Middle school students explore Caribbean island on summer dive and sail program

Student steering sail boat past St Kitts on Caribbean diving camp

Middle school students on Caribbean beach at scuba and sailing camp

This teen caribbean diving camp offers:

7

Scuba Certifications

3

Sailing Certifications

4

Service Hours

Six PADI scuba certifications available:

PADI Open Water Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Project AWARE and Coral Reef Conservation
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Night Diver
Boat Diver

Three sailing certifications available:

IYT International Crew
IYT Marine Communications (VHF-SRC)
Broadreach Intro to Yachting

Four hours of service learning through beach cleanups and underwater debris collection.

Requirements:

Available to students completing seventh or eighth grade. No additional experience necessary.

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Experience the ultimate liveaboard adventure this summer on a Broadreach summer adventure for middle schoolers!

Itinerary

Day 1-3

All aboard!

The start of your adventure is here – board your boat, grab your dive gear and head out with your new crewmates. The ocean is only a jump away as you float on the turquoise blue waters, taking a short sail to Grand Case to start your dive training. Whether you’re learning to dive or already experienced, the ocean is calling! Water sports and paddleboarding round off your first days as the sun sets over the bay.

Day 4-7

Venturing into open, blue water

Confined water dive training is over, so it’s off to St. Barts and Ile Fourche, an uninhabited island teeming with bird life and great snorkeling spots. You’ll practice raising the sails as you cruise to Colombier to continue working on Open Water certification dives at North Point, Gros Islet or La Baleine. There’s also an opportunity to hike along rocky shores and secluded bays of the islands. Finish off with some town time in picturesque Gustavia, where you can shop for souvenirs, grab an authentic French crepe or simply stroll around the historic marina.

Day 8-10

Stunning Statia

Fair winds take you to Statia next, a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, and a key island in the Caribbean’s history. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to soak up the magic of Statia as you partner with the marine park for community service. Next, you’ll hike The Quill – the island’s towering dormant volcano – which is a highlight that you don’t want to miss. The diving takes in Statia’s many wrecks, and you’ll say hello to the stingrays and turtles that inhabit them! Later, you and your crew can celebrate your many accomplishments so far with a sunset dinner ashore.

Day 11-14

Some of the best diving in the Caribbean

Our last island is Saba and (we think) we’ve saved the best for last! This really is some of the best and most varied diving in the Caribbean, and your instructors will show you the full range – from pinnacles to walls to fringing reefs, Saba has it all. This is also where you’ll have the opportunity to see the creatures on your bucket list: curious sharks, tiny nudibranchs, and elegant rays and turtles. We spend a day on shore, both working on community service projects and visiting the quaint red roofed towns of the island. The trip up ‘The Road That Couldn’t Be Built’ is one you won’t soon forget!

Day 15-17

Heading home with lifelong friends

As you head back to St Martin, you’ll stop for a night in Tintamarre, an uninhabited island with perfect white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters and turtles munching on the sea grass. You’ll experience one last dive on the tugboat wreck, one last glow stick dance party on the boat, leading you reminisce with crewmates about the last 17 days.

Going on this trip is literally living the dream. You're with a bunch of friends living on a fancy boat, learning how to sail and dive…and it's in the Caribbean. Hard to beat. On this trip, I've learned how grateful I am for small things and that you can live life awesomely without luxuries. Overall, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Allison M.

All the islands we visited were full of amazing history on land and in the water. I would recommend this trip if you love being on the water and on a boat. Living on a boat was the best experience of my life. I had no cares what I looked like or what I wore. It gives you time to reflect and enjoy where you are. I learned so much about boats, culture, and diving. One of my best memories was just laying on the tramp looking up at the stars and talking with everyone. I bonded instantly with everyone. It's like a mini family on board. It was an amazing atmosphere to live in. August Kaminski

This journey has certainly expanded my horizons through its veiled teachings. I have learned how to operate a sailboat and know all of its proper names. I have learned all of the proper procedures that take place in a diving rescue situation. I have learned how to classify fish. Yet what made this venture different from pedantic courses is the ability to make the trip one's own. The chance to navigate for weeks in the open sea without phones, internet, or Facebook and feel ok. Better than ok, feeling superb overcoming those lesser things. I remember my shirt drenched in sweat as we hiked up Brimstone Hill Fort, then once at the summit we felt invincible, powered by the view, by the soothing winds. Waking up at four in the morning for a sail, gliding in the wind, riding the waves, the sun slowly rising. Geared up at dusk to night dive at 'Bird Poop Rock' then submerged in an alien environment with creatures cautiously swimming by. This trip gave me plenty of amazing opportunities but I was ultimately responsible for taking advantage of them. And for this reason, this adventure is one I will never forget. Carlos Carcia

When we first considered sending our daughter to a Broadreach scuba program, we were a bit apprehensive. After all, we would be sending our child to another country, where she would spend three weeks scuba diving with people we didn't know. Now that we've gone through the experience, we can unequivocally say that it was the best summer experience our daughter has ever had. The program was educational and amazingly fun. She learned to sail and she earned a slew of advanced scuba certifications. She also loved the instructors and made great new friends. The program not only taught her diving and sailing skills, but the other valuable lessons like teamwork shared responsibility, and discipline. We already are making plans to sign her up for next summer. Broadreach earned an A+! Christine Holo

Eli S.

Our son had an excellent time on this trip. We had assumed he would love the sailing and diving but he also really enjoyed the trips into town, the hiking, and the community service work. We think he gained much more than the adventure. Being out on his own with daily responsibilities and leadership opportunities has had a positive impact on him. He's now much more willing to try new things and he has become more social than ever. He has matured before our eyes and is now better prepared for his first year in high school. As parents, we were mostly concerned about the travel days - airports, customs, etc. The Broadreach staff helped explain how this would all work and everything went as expected. During the trip, we looked forward to reading the blogs from the kids to get a snapshot of where they were and what they were doing. We are extremely happy we decided to send him on this trip and we would highly recommend it to anyone. Derek Sollom

This was the best experience of my life. I loved every aspect of the whole entire program. I would recommend this to everyone because it was so spectacular. I met so many amazing people and loved my counselors. Thank you Broadreach for an experience of a lifetime. Eva Bombeck

Hands down, the Caribbean Underwater Discoveries trip was absolutely awesome!! The staff is fantastic, the scuba diving was unforgettable, and it was great getting to know the 9 other kids over the course of 21 days. I will never forget this trip!! Thanks, Broadreach!!!! Holden Ciufo

This was seriously the best experience of my life! I learned that stepping out of my comfort zone to do something like this can lead to amazing things. I even wrote my college application essay about it! I made so many amazing friends who I still keep in touch with six months later, I've visited some of them and I'm even planning to do a trip with one this coming summer! Diving is my new passion since the trip and I'm so glad I had this experience. Our divemasters were fun and patient, and our skipper was a blast! Learning to sail was great too. Getting to experience the different islands, both by hiking in nature and exploring the towns, was incredible. I can't recommend this highly enough! Julia Tandy

Josh, Justin, and Rachel were the best instructors anyone could ask for. It was a great 17 days. John Temple

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