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Top Broadreach Caribbean Reviews

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Broadreach was such an amazing opportunity and experience. When I first got to the airport In St. Maarten, I immediately had other Broadreach students to talk to. The same thing happened on our boat. There were 11 students on my boat and, to me, we were like a little family. I made friends that I know I will never forget, and learned things in a way that I've never learned them before. All in all, this was an experience filled with memories and lessons that are irreplaceable.
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When I decided I wanted to attend a Broadreach trip in a foreign country, my parents were concerned for my safety. Now at the end of the trip, I see how incredibly safe our group was at all times; with Broadreach, parents and students have nothing to worry about. Every experience on this trip was one that will impact me forever. Diving in Saba, community service, and boat living all exceeded my highest expectations. I learned to dive and sail but, more importantly, I learned about new places, people, and cultures. I would hands-down do it all over again and I will carry the memories with me forever.
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I have never been so excited about learning in my life! Not only did I get to study a subject I love in new and beautiful places, but I got to learn how to sail, scuba dive, wakeboard, and climb mountains. This trip also taught me so much about people in general and myself personally. I truly made friendships that will last and memories I will never forget. This is a great trip to conquer fears and try things for the first time.
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Diving is like no other around the world. The professionalism and safety measures taken by the instructors helped make the diving as fun as possible. Cliff jumping was one of the most exhilarating things I've done. I highly recommend this trip to anyone craving an adventure.
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Best decision I've ever made! Definitely one of the best trips I've ever taken. The instructors are some of my favorite people. They are there with you every step of the way. The islands are no doubt the most beautiful places I've ever seen. But I miss the people more than the islands, you will make a family in less than one week. The boat does grow small at times but you soon find out that it only grows you closer.
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Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her Broadreach experience. She made new friends, learned new skills and had a great time visiting new places. As far as we can tell, there was a strong emphasis on safety and she seems very comfortable with the program and staff.
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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!
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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.
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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.

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This is my third Broadreach trip and I can honestly say that they have gotten better each time. Truly the best three weeks of my life. This was my first time traveling outside of the western hemisphere and it really changed my understanding of the world.
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My favorite experiences were probably, hiking to the highest point on Bonaire, helping out Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire by helping hatchlings get to shore, and removing trash under the astonishingly beautiful port of Bonaire. I now know how cameras work and how to get the perfect shot. I also made some really cool friends.
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AMAZING TRIP!!! I loved every part of it. The diving is spectacular and the rescue course was lots of fun. The donkey sanctuary was also a highlight. I made so many new friends and definitely want to do another Broadreach trip next year.
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My experience in this program was quite different than what I had expected. I have been on four Broadreach trips- Underwater Discoveries, Grenadines Voyage, Fiji Solomon Quest, and Australia Down under. I am very used to being on the student side of Broadreach. In the DIP, I was treated as a staff member. I loved getting to be on this side of things, knowing what I could do to enhance someone's trip. Also, I have been diving for 5 years, and it was incredible to learn how to teach others to dive, and then actually get to teach. My favorite places are all in Saba, simply based on the dive sites. As an intern, you help teach the students all they know and watch their skills progress until they reach Saba, which has the most advanced diving. Overall, not only did I learn a lot about diving, but I learned about teaching, being on a team with my two instructors, being on a team with the other interns, and having people depend on you in serious situations.
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We learned so much on every dive and even not in the water-it taught me how to properly experience another culture and skills that I can use later in life. What I learned about life, culture and scuba skills exceeded all my expectations. This has been the best trip I have been on, mostly because of the instructors and other students!
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It was an awesome experience in an amazing place- I enjoyed how unique everything was to Bali itself. It would be hard to have these experiences anywhere else.

Top Broadreach Sailing Reviews

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We were thrilled as a family to have Sam embark on his "first real adventure." We give you guys a lot of credit. It is not an easy task to take 11 previously unacquainted teenagers from all different backgrounds for a voyage on a boat the size of a large room. These kids worked hard... cooking, cleaning, learning to sail, and helping other communities. They also played hard...snorkeling, swimming, hiking, sailing. This trip had so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from hiking a volcano to jumping off of waterfalls and spotting large whales alongside the boat. We loved the entertaining daily logs written by the students, which helped us feel as if we were experiencing the trip with them. The final photo of my son sailing at the helm as the boat arrived is priceless. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience.
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My ARC trip with BR was hands down the best experience of my life. I was able to see places more beautiful and untouched than I knew was possible. My instructors were so knowledgeable, which is how I ended up with my 4 IYT Certifications. I felt like I learned so much, and my sailing has definitely improved. Although I was a small boat sailor before my trip, most of the people on the trip had little to no sailing experience and emerged with a captain or crew license. ARC didn't just teach me about sailing- it taught me about life. During my trip, I learned simple things like cutting a pepper, and more complex things like sharing a cabin with 2 other girls. My time at ARC made me a more independent and capable person, which are skills I believe I will take to college and the rest of my life. One thing not advertised is the opportunity to speak French. I was the only French speaker on my boat, but there were multiple islands where I was able to practice my French-speaking. The lessons I learned are beneficial in more ways than one- ARC has been the topic of several of my college apps. One of the unique aspects of ARC is the range of the trip. There are so many islands, and it is the longest BR trip that I am aware of. This means more places to see, more towns to visit, and more time to get to know the others on the trip. The 9 people (including instructors!) became like family to me, and I still talk to them every week. On ARC, we were able to see places like Rum Island, Macaroni Beach, and Dominica, which most people can only dream about. During Phase III, we managed our own itinerary and charted our path to the islands of our choice. In fact, after only one week on ARC, I called home begging my parents to let me do the extension! ARC provided me with so many amazing experiences and made me feel more at home than I ever have in Chicago, and I encourage anyone considering it to take the leap- the amazing experience is worth it.
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This trip gave me the security and life lessons I needed to become the person I want to be in life... while it may not seem like a simple trip can change you, it shaped me in ways I couldn't have imagined nor expected and I will forever be grateful to Broadreach for it. I made a family and had an experience that has changed my life for the best. I love every place we visited, and the time with my crew was the best of my life. Broadreach is amazing.
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This trip was great. I loved traveling to all the different islands. Each island was unique and amazing. Each culture was different and it really fascinated me.

Top Broadreach Marine Bio Reviews

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Brianna had an amazing time on the Marine Biology trip. The combination of academia and exploration of the area was amazing. The leaders help to form a collaborative team among the students. Brianna is still in contact with all from the trip. They were able to learn and form friendships that will last a lifetime. We are already planning for next summer. The leader Danger Dan, Jurrasic Jen, and Mayhem Maggie) made this a fun learning experience. Each of the students was the leader for a day. When Brianna arrived in the Bahamas, Dan called immediately to let me know she had arrived safely and set up times to be able to talk to Brianna each Saturday. Prior to the trip, throughout the trip, and even now the leaders have emailed and called to discuss details and get feedback. This was an opportunity of a lifetime and Brianna discusses things from the classroom, dives, and the fun games continually. Brianna learned a lot about the local culture and the students enjoyed an impromptu concert by Esau a local resident. We would recommend Broadreach to all.
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This was my first Broadreach trip and first time doing a program like this, where you are completely emerged in a new place. I learned a lot about the oceans, became a better diver, and got to explore a part of the world that I have never seen before. My favorite thing about the program was diving because we would learn a new skill and then immediately be able to apply it underwater. I really enjoyed this trip and all of the experiences it offered in and out of the water.
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Broadreach was such an amazing opportunity and experience. When I first got to the airport In St. Maarten, I immediately had other Broadreach students to talk to. The same thing happened on our boat. There were 11 students on my boat and, to me, we were like a little family. I made friends that I know I will never forget, and learned things in a way that I've never learned them before. All in all, this was an experience filled with memories and lessons that are irreplaceable.
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Our daughter had a great experience on the Marine Conservation trip. She loved the other students and the Broadreach staff. She made many new friends and gained a lot of confidence. She loves that she learned how to Scuba Dive and the laid-back atmosphere during the trip.
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Broadreach is a great program if you love the outdoors, its hand on applications make learning fun and the dive sites and hiking are some of the most enjoyable things I have ever done. Walking in cloud-filled tropical rainforests and swimming with baby sea turtles and sharks is just the beginning. You will make some great friends and experience diversity on a whole new level. An experience I'll probably never forget.
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Saba and Ile Fourche are definitely two of the most beautiful places on this trip! Scuba diving and hiking were my favorite parts as well as getting to bond with everyone! You learn so much on this trip; you definitely need lots of binder paper! I'm never going to forget this experience - there's something about sleeping under the stars and on the water that changes your life! You bond with everyone on your boat and the worst part is the leaving :(
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This was so much more than a college course; it was an experience that allowed me to learn, appreciate and experience the best parts of Fijian culture. I did not even think that was going to be part of the trip. Broadreach was not just studying abroad, it was learning to integrate into the culture and learning as much as we could about the people. I will forever suggest Broadreach to peers who are considering studying abroad.
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When I signed up for this trip, I had no idea what I was in for. All I knew was that I would get to dive with sharks and go to Fiji. What I did not know was how much I would learn about myself through building a small family of like-minded peeps. Not only do I return home with a wealth of knowledge about the local ecosystems and cultures, but with 9 friends (including the instructors) who I feel as close and comfortable with as I do with my own family. And that is truly priceless.