Sail Caribbean is a live-aboard summer adventure camp for teens ages 12-18, administered from a Northport, New York office with all programs sailing the British Virgin Islands and Leeward Islands. Campers live aboard 50-foot yachts travelling in fleets of two to six boats, learning seamanship hands-on alongside a captain and mate, with itineraries adding scuba diving, marine biology, community service and watersports including snorkeling, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, waterskiing, windsurfing and kayaking. Sessions run 14 or 21 days and are priced $6,095-$7,895 for 2026. No prior sailing experience is required, but campers must be able to swim; optional ASA sailing certification courses are available as challenge courses.
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★★★★★Dr. EllisI love Sail Caribbean and have been going since I was 12. Such a great experience and met so many people.
★★★★★Tripp PrattSail Caribbean not only gave me lifelong friends, the program provided me with immense leadership and confidence skills that have served me well in my life since. There aren’t many places that allow children and college aged kids to run their own boat and perform a 24 hour sail across 80 miles of open ocean – this is a 1-of-a-kind place. I learned skills of teamwork, cooperation, and communication alongside my crew as both a camper and as a staff member at this Summer Camp.
★★★★Simone CrandallOur son had an amazing time with SC. We were amazed with how much he matured being out on the waters with peers his around his age (16) for just 3 weeks. He shared that he was well accepted and that the team and individual responsibilities made him look forward even more to him soon going off to further his education and exploring deeper into his love for sailing and navigation.
★★★★★Katie StarkSail Caribbean is one of the most amazing programs your teen will ever experience! My daughter went before her junior year of high school and after her senior year to become counselor certified and will be working for them summer 2025. We have recommend Sail Caribbean to literally every friend with teens. It teaches leadership in so many ways and gives teens an amazing experience while learning about sailing and marine biology. There are a range of programs, more education based, sailing based or just plan fun (although they are all fun!). The program is very organized and provides almost daily updates regarding what your teen is doing while they are away. They come back with amazing stories and friends for life!
★★★★★Alicia CaldwellMy daughter will be attending camp for her 3rd year this summer. Through her summers with Sail Caribbean, her self confidence has grown and she's learned responsibility, independence, and sailing skills that will last her a lifetime. She's received sailing and scuba certifications and been able to tag sea turtles, dissect a squid, make hand blown glass jewelry, and experience beautiful hikes! She hopes to continue as a camper until she can return as a counselor in a few years!