Weekend in Miami
+ Bahamas Cruise
Explore Miami, venture to your choice of the Everglades or Key West and set sail for The Bahamas.
Share six days of city sights, island time and new friendships with fellow au pairs.
Explore. Recharge. Connect.
Experience Miami and The Bahamas — from South Beach and Wynwood to Key West or an Everglades airboat ride, Nassau and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Enjoy the full Miami + cruise experience with the group, with no classes or education-credit requirements.
Coming on your own? Even better. Most au pairs arrive without knowing anyone. You’ll meet your group, explore together and share the Miami & The Bahamas experience from day one. Come on your own ― leave with new friends and great memories!
What Your $989 Tour Fee Covers
Two nights at Hotel Rendale Miami Beach in a four-person room with bunk beds.
Three nights in an inside cabin, two to a room, aboard the MSC Seaside.
All meals aboard ship, ship taxes and mandatory ship gratuities.
Welcome dinner, Thursday lunch, Wynwood neighborhood and Wynwood Walls.
Choose one unforgettable adventure: an Everglades airboat ride and nature walk, or a day trip to Key West.
A $20 cash contribution toward breakfast while in Miami.
A full day in Nassau and a full day at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
All transportation, as needed, while you’re with your group leader.
Airfare to/from Miami and transportation from the airport and/or from the ship at the end of the cruise are not included.
This tour does not award education credit.
Tour Itinerary
April 14-19, 2027 · All times are Eastern time.
Welcome to Miami
Meet your group at Hotel Rendale in Miami Beach, then jump right into exploring some of Miami Beach’s most iconic sights. From there, we'll head across the bay to Downtown Miami to discover Bayfront Park and enjoy a welcome dinner — a perfect opportunity to get to know one another and kick off your Miami adventure!
Key West or the Everglades + Miami's Design District
Choose your included experience: Key West or Everglades airboat ride + Miami Design District.
Wynwood and Cruise Departure
Experience two sides of Miami’s iconic culture! Begin with beach yoga (weather permitting), discovering how Miami’s sunshine, beaches, and outdoor lifestyle have shaped its identity as a destination for health and wellness. Then visit the colorful Wynwood Walls, where vibrant street art reflects the city’s cultural diversity, creativity, and spirit of self-expression. While at Wynwood, enjoy a private tour and a photo-worthy spray painting experience.
Later we’ll depart from the Port of Miami aboard MSC Seaside. Join your group for dinner aboard ship.
Nassau, The Bahamas
Spend the day discovering Nassau and enjoying the experiences available in The Bahamas.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
Enjoy a day at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, surrounded by the natural beauty of The Bahamas.
Return to Miami
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking. MSC recommends that guests not schedule air or train travel to depart before 1:30 p.m.
Plans may change due to weather, time constraints, road closures or local events.
Experience Miami + The Bahamas
Two Nights in Miami + Three Nights at Sea
Hotel Rendale Miami Beach — April 14-15: Each guest has their own bunk bed in a four-bedded room. Rooms may be mixed gender.
MSC Seaside — April 16-18: Each guest has their own bed in a shared inside cabin, two to a room.
All five nights are included in the $989 tour fee.
Important Miami + Cruise Details
Does this trip offer education credit?
No. This is a tour-only travel experience. Join the full Miami + Bahamas cruise experience with the group, with no classes required and no education credit awarded.
Two-Payment Option
If you prefer to pay for this travel experience in two payments, you can choose to pay a deposit of $500 when you sign up for this tour. The balance would be due by Monday, January 25, 2027.
What Costs Extra?
- Internet aboard ship (onboard texting is available through the MSC for Me app).
- Excursions offered by MSC in The Bahamas.
- Alcoholic beverages for guests age 21 and over.
- Cruise insurance — contact Learning Across America if you are interested.
Required Travel Documents
Each cruise passenger is responsible for identifying and obtaining all required travel documents for the entire cruise vacation and having them available when needed. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding, and no refunds will be given.
Review The Bahamas visa information and confirm your individual requirements with your au pair agency before booking.
International Travel for Second-Year Au Pairs
If you are in your extension year, contact your au pair agency to confirm whether you are eligible to travel to The Bahamas and return to the United States. Review the Department of State’s automatic revalidation guidance with your agency. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances, and admission is determined at the U.S. port of entry.
Tour Cancellation Policy
- On or before January 25, 2027: Full refund.
- January 26 through March 16, 2027: You forfeit $405.
- After March 16, 2027: No refund is available.
To cancel, email info@learningacrossamerica.net. Your cancellation is not effective until you receive written confirmation from Learning Across America.
Booking Your Travel and Connecting with the Group
First sign up for the tour and receive your emailed confirmation. Once your place is confirmed, you may book your travel arrangements.
Do not book departing air or train travel before 1:30 p.m. on April 19, as disembarkation usually takes a few hours.
As the tour approaches, Learning Across America will send each guest a WhatsApp group link to share updates and connect about travel plans.
Plans may change due to weather, time constraints, road closures or local events.
Ready to Experience Miami & The Bahamas?
City adventures, island time and new friends at sea.
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