No prior sailing or marine science experience is necessary for any of the voyages. For the Discovery Voyages, no prior diving experience is necessary. Participants must be Open Water certified by any national certifying agency in order to participate in Adventure Voyages. For students who are unable to complete their open water certification prior to participating in an Adventure Voyage, the final open water check-out certification dives may be completed upon arrival by bringing a referral letter from your PADI instructor stating that classroom and pool sessions have been completed. Most participants have never sailed a large yacht or participated in marine research, all we ask is that you come with an open mind, ready to try new things and have fun.
Safety is always at the forefront of all of our activities.
Each activity is carefully planned and monitored to ensure safety. Anyone in good physical health can accomplish all of the activities in these programs. Adventures-Afloat voyages are designed with the philosophy of bringing together motivated adults who are eager to share their areas of expertise with students who are ready to join in on every aspect of a voyage. The staff are always available for instruction and to ensure safety, but this is not a pleasure cruise or a summer camp. Participants work together as a team in the operation of the vessel, with a daily rotation of positions ranging from skipper of the day, navigator, boson, sail trimmer, deckhand, divemaster, chef, to dishwasher.