Sail Caribbean offers you eight different program groups in the British Virgin and Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. On every program you live aboard a modern 47-50' monohull yacht or 43-47' catamaran, (on Foxtrot, Tango and Sierra), with 9-11 other teens in your age group and learn to sail. No experience is necessary. Your boat sails in a fleet of 2 to 6 boats depending on the program. Itineraries provide a balance of both small and large fleet experiences.

Every program offers new friendships, personal growth, community service, new skills and lifelong memories. Each has a unique focus with different opportunities and challenges for different age groups throughout the summer. We encourage you to spend time on the program pages to get a more in depth understanding of each.

Alpha Programs
Sailing & Watersports

Grades: Completing 7th-12th

Days: 12

Service Hours: 5

Dives: 1-4 (optional)

Alpha is a fast-paced 12-day program giving you a taste of everything we offer. Each day includes a 2 to 4 hour sail. You'll experience watersports, participate in fun beach activities and learn about marine biology. You'll have the option to try scuba diving by taking our Discover Scuba Course. Earn community service hours all while sailing and exploring the British Virgin Islands.

Learn more about Alpha Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Bravo Programs
Sailing, Watersports & Scuba

Grades: Completing 7th-12th

Days: 14 or 21

Service Hours:5-10

Dives: 2-10(optional)

Bravo is our traditional sailing, diving and watersports adventure. No experience required! Each day includes a 2 to 4 hour sail. You’ll have plenty of time for watersports, diving, beach activities, and island exploration. Learn beginning and advanced sailing skills. Bravo offers the widest array of optional courses. Try diving with a Discover Scuba course or if you're already scuba certified or want to get certified, select a Bravo OW & Scuba session. For experienced sailors, try our Basic Keelboat course…or just enjoy the many activities built into your itinerary.

Learn more about Bravo Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Charlie Programs
Advanced Scuba, Sailing & Watersports    

Grades: Completing 7th-12th

Days: 14, 21or 24

Service Hours:5-10

Dives: 10-28+

Certified divers enjoy a rigorous advanced scuba diving curriculum while learning to sail. On these ultimate scuba adventures, you’ll dive almost every day at breathtaking British Virgin Island sites. Divers can pursue multiple advanced certifications and the full array of PADI dive specialties. Divemaster certification is available for those 18 years or older who meet course prerequisites. In addition to scuba, there’s plenty of time for sailing instruction, watersports and island exploration. Students who are not certified but want to get certified choose the Charlie 1 OW session 3 days prior to Charlie 1.

Learn more about Charlie Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Delta Programs
Sailing, Island Exploration & Watersports

Grades: Completing 7th-12th

Days: 14 or 17

Service Hours:5-10

Dives:  2-6 (optional)

You’ll experience 5 to 6 hour sails including an overnight voyage while visiting the culturally diverse and beautiful Leeward Islands. The distances between these islands are greater than those in the BVI, making conditions ideal for true “blue water” sailing. Earn community service hours working with local conservation groups. To balance the longer voyages, enjoy watersports and spend plenty of time ashore exploring each island's culture and history. Try scuba diving or if you’re already a certified diver, recreational diving is available.

Learn more about Delta Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Foxtrot Programs
Sailing, Environmental Service & Scuba

Grades: Completing 9th-12th

Days: 14, 17, 18 or 21

ServiceHours:20-30

Dives: 2-12(optional)

Earn 20-30 community service hours working on various marine conservation projects including turtle-tagging, monitoring sea beds, and surveying coral reefs to help keep them healthy for generations. Explore the islands and participate in watersports. Certified divers perform hands on research while diving while non-divers do research snorkeling. Not a diver? Try our Discover Scuba class. Students who want to become certified choose the OW session arriving 3 days early for dive training. The sailing program begins after the OW course is completed and the other Foxtrot students have arrived.

Learn more about Foxtrot Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Tango Programs
Sailing, Watersports & Cultural Exchange

Grades: Completing 6th-8th

Days: 14 or 17

ServiceHours:10-15

Dives:  1-8 (optional)

For Middle School students looking for an introduction to community service, Tango  balances the best of what Sail Caribbean offers…sailing, marine science, watersports, exploring islands and experiencing new cultures. Work and play with local youth from Tortola on marine environmental projects and earn 10-15 hrs of community service. There’s an option to try scuba, or if already certified do recreational diving. If you want to become certified choose the Tango OW session arriving 3 days early for dive training. The sailing program begins after the OW course is completed and the other Tango students have arrived.

Learn more about Tango Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Sierra Programs
Marine Science, Scuba & Service

Grades: Completing 9th-12th

Days: 21

ServiceHours:20-25

Dives:  8-14

High School students who have a strong interest in Marine Biology and Scuba Diving join the Sierra program. Apply your diving skills while working with expert Marine Biologists on various projects earning up to 25 community service hours. You'll have the option to earn academic credit through a pre-approved independent study course while on the program. Get scuba certified with us or earn your advanced certification.

Learn more about Sierra Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Echo Programs
Advanced Sailing & Leadership

Grades: HS Graduates & College

Days: 14, 16 or 21

Service Hours: 5

Dives: 1-10(optional)

Graduating high school seniors and college age students focus on developing leadership skills and advanced sailing techniques. Four semester credits in Adventure Education are available through Prescott College for a curriculum focused on leadership, teaching methods, and advanced sailing and seamanship. You can take our Discover Scuba course or if you're certified, do recreational diving during the program. Those who want to become certified choose the Echo OW session arriving 2 days early for dive training.

Learn more about Echo Programs: Dates & Costs, Optional Courses, Activities.

Sometimes it's not easy to choose between programs. Read about our teen summer adventures on this website, watch our videos, get our brochure, and speak with our alumni families. Please call us with any questions you may have. We enjoy speaking with you – we'll help you make the right choice.

To compare details of these programs, visit our comparison chart.