Au Pair Sail Away Weekend
An unforgettable weekend at sea —
and a carefree getaway
Come along simply for the fun!
(No education credits are earned)
Fast Facts
🎉 Open to au pairs 18+
Available to all au pairs age 18 or older.
👭 Come solo — you won't be alone
Join a welcoming group of au pairs, make friends and enjoy the cruise together.
🛏️ Two guests per cabin
Share a comfortable inside cabin with only one other au pair — and enjoy your own bed.
Meet us at the port in Miami, step aboard, and let the weekend begin!
Join a fun and welcoming group of au pairs for a relaxing three-day Bahamas cruise filled with sunshine, ocean views, entertainment, and time to recharge. Make new friends from around the world, explore a beautiful tropical island, enjoy the ship’s activities or simply relax by the pool.
Participate as much or as little as you like. Join the group for dinner each evening, attend live shows and activities, explore the ship at your own pace, or take time for yourself — it’s your vacation.
This cruise-only option is designed entirely for fun and relaxation. No educational credits are earned, and there are no online classes, coursework, or assignments. Just a carefree weekend at sea with other au pairs that you’ll always remember.
Daily Itinerary
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1:30 p.m. — Your Learning Across America group leader will be waiting to welcome you at the Port of Miami’s MSC Cruise Terminal.
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8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Our ship will be docked in Nassau, The Bahamas.
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8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Our ship will be docked at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas.
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7 a.m. — Our ship arrives back at the Port of Miami. Enjoy breakfast, then it’s time to say farewell to the friends you’ve made!
Cruise guests begin disembarking the ship. As this process usually takes a few hours, MSC strongly suggests you do not book air/train travel that is scheduled to depart before 1:30 p.m.
Cruise Price & What’s Included
The cruise price is $499 and includes the following:
3 nights accommodation aboard the MSC Seaside in an inside cabin shared with only one other au pair
all cruise ship taxes and mandatory ship gratuities
all meals aboard ship
full day to enjoy Nassau, The Bahamas
full day to enjoy Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas
The cruise price does not include the following:
educational credit
airfare to/from Miami
transportation from the airport and/or from the ship at the end of the cruise
The following are among the items available at an extra cost:
internet aboard ship (but you can text others aboard ship for free using the MSC for Me app)
excursions that MSC offers in The Bahamas
alcoholic beverages (for those 21 and over)
cruise insurance (please contact Learning Across America if you’re interested)
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Every guest has their own bed in a cabin with two separate beds.
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Cabins are shared only with another au pair participating in the cruise.
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Yes! This cruise-only experience is open to au pairs who are 18 years of age or older.
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Since this is a cruise-only travel experience, no education credit will be awarded.
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It is the sole responsibility of each cruise passenger to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire cruise vacation and have them available when necessary. Guests without proper traveling documentation will be denied boarding. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.
Here is a list of the countries whose citizens require a visa to enter The Bahamas. -
While typically au pairs in their second year aren't permitted to travel internationally, there's a provision in federal regulations known as 'automatic revalidation' that allows for exceptions. Under this provision, second-year au pairs in their extension term may travel to certain destinations such as Canada, Mexico, and adjacent islands like The Bahamas, provided the trip doesn't exceed 30 days and the au pair hasn't applied for another visa. While the Department of State permits such travel, final admission into the United States with an expired visa rests with the immigration office at the port of entry.
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If you wish to cancel this cruise…
— if you cancel on or before Monday, August 31, you will receive a full refund;
— if you cancel between Tuesday, September 1, and Tuesday, October 20, you’ll forfeit $405;
— if you cancel after Tuesday, October 20, no refund is available.In order to cancel your cruise you must send an email to Learning Across America. Your cancellation is not effective until you receive written confirmation from Learning Across America.
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Please keep in mind that plans are subject to change in light of factors such as the weather, time constraints, road closures and events taking place in the area during the time of your cruise.
Please also note that as the start of the cruise draws near, we will send each guest a link to a WhatsApp group that will allow us to communicate with guests and guests to communicate with one another about their plans in regard to travel arrangements.
To make sure that space remains available for this cruise, first sign up for the cruise and receive the confirmation we’ll email you. Once that’s done, you may then book your travel arrangements.