Iconic America @ Miami
Explore Miami's fascinating history, vibrant culture, diverse communities and iconic landmarks. Discover what makes this American destination so unique.
MIAMI & THE BAHAMAS · 6 EDUCATION CREDITS
Experience
Miami & The Bahamas
Earn your education credits as you choose the
learning track that interests you most:
Iconic America @ Miami or
Wellness Travel @ Miami
In-Person DatesJan 20-25In person in Miami & The Bahamas
Credits6 CREDITS72 credit hours
Course Fee$1,249Host-family contribution may apply
Learning Tracks
TWO CHOICES
Iconic America or Wellness Travel
Two Destinations. Two Learning Tracks. Your Choice!
Wellness Travel @ Miami
Discover how travel, mindfulness, photography and new experiences can support your well-being and help you see the world from a fresh perspective.
The Same Miami & Bahamas Experience for Both Tracks
Whichever learning track you choose, you'll enjoy the same incredible Miami experience and Bahamas cruise. Each track features its own self-paced online program and assignments, allowing you to explore the subject that interests you most.
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.
WHAT YOUR TUITION COVERS
What Your $1,249 Tuition Covers
Your tuition includes memorable Miami & The Bahamas experiences — plus everything you need to complete all 6 credits.
Two Nights in Miami
Two nights at Freehand Miami in a four-bedded room, with your own bunk bed.
Three-Night Bahamas Cruise
Three nights in a twin inside cabin aboard the MSC Seaside.
Cruise Meals, Taxes & Gratuities
All meals aboard ship, ship taxes and mandatory ship gratuities.
Miami Experiences
Welcome dinner, Everglades airboat ride and nature walk, Wynwood neighborhood and Wynwood Walls.
Two Bahamas Destinations
A full day in Nassau and a full day at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
$20 Food Contribution in Miami
A $20 cash contribution toward food while in Miami.
Group Transportation
All transportation, as needed, while you’re with your group leader.
Course Materials & Activities
Registration, material and activity fees.
Airfare to/from Miami, airport or port transportation, optional cruise extras and personal expenses are not included. See host-family contribution information ↓
Experience Miami & The Bahamas
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YOUR COURSE AT A GLANCE
Course Schedule
In-person January 20–25, 2027. All times are Eastern time.
November
Self-Paced Online
Your journey begins with a flexible, self-paced online module available starting in November. Complete the activities and shared assignments at your own pace, whenever they fit your schedule.
Completing the online portion before your trip gives you more free time to enjoy Miami and The Bahamas.
Sunday, January 10
Know Before You Go — Zoom
Meet your teacher and classmates, review the cruise and course plans and get answers to your travel questions.
Wednesday, January 20
Welcome to Miami
Meet your teacher and classmates at Freehand Miami, enjoy a welcome dinner and begin exploring Miami Beach and Ocean Drive.
Thursday, January 21
Everglades National Park
Travel to Everglades National Park for an airboat ride and nature walk while exploring the relationship between nature, travel and well-being.
Friday, January 22
Wynwood and Cruise Departure
Visit the Wynwood neighborhood and Wynwood Walls, then depart from the Port of Miami aboard the MSC Seaside. Join your teacher and classmates for dinner aboard ship.
Saturday, January 23
Nassau, The Bahamas
Spend the day in Nassau and use wellness travel and mindful photography practices as you explore.
Sunday, January 24
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
Enjoy a full day at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and reflect on how nature, travel and mindfulness support well-being.
Monday, January 25
Return to Miami
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking. MSC recommends that guests not schedule air or train travel to depart before 1:30 p.m.
“I like that I connected with other au pairs. I had the chance to make friends, have a lot of fun, and make wonderful memories.”
“A great opportunity to have time to myself, learn and meet new friends.”
Tuition Details
Use Your Host Family Education Contribution
Most au pairs receive up to $500 from their host families to use toward their education requirement.
- Many students choose to apply this contribution toward this course.
The tuition price does not include the following:
- Airfare to/from Miami
- Transportation from the airport or from the ship at the end of the cruise
Accommodations
- At Freehand Miami, each student has a bunk bed in a four-bedded room. Rooms may include both female and male au pairs.
- Aboard ship, each student has their own bed in a twin inside cabin.
Available at an Additional Cost
- Internet aboard ship
- MSC excursions in The Bahamas
- Alcoholic beverages for guests age 21 and over
- Cruise insurance
Earn Your Towson University Certificate
Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll earn 6 credits / 72 credit hours.
Your Certificate of Completion will be issued by Towson University, an accredited post-secondary institution, typically within 10 days after all course requirements have been completed.
You’ll have up to three weeks after the course to complete and submit your post-course assignment. The sooner you submit it, the sooner we can begin processing your certificate.
International Travel Requirements
Required Travel Documents
Each cruise passenger is solely responsible for identifying and obtaining every travel document required for the entire cruise vacation and for having those documents available when needed. Guests without proper travel documentation will be denied boarding, and no refund will be provided.
Review the list of countries whose citizens require a visa to enter The Bahamas.
Second-Year Au Pairs and International Travel
Au pairs in their extension term may be eligible to travel to The Bahamas under the federal automatic-revalidation provision when the trip does not exceed 30 days and they have not applied for another visa. Final admission into the United States with an expired visa is determined by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Contact your au pair agency before enrolling to confirm that you are eligible for this international trip.
Cancellation & Transfer Policies
Because this course includes prepaid cruise arrangements, its cancellation policy differs from our standard course policy.
If You Cancel
If You Cancel
- On or before Monday, November 2: Full refund.
- Between Tuesday, November 3, and Tuesday, December 22: You will forfeit $405.
- After Tuesday, December 22: No refund or course credit is available.
Transfers
Due to the nature of this course, transfers to another course are not permitted.
How to Cancel
Email Learning Across America directly from the email address of the enrolled student. Use “Attention: Cancellation of Course” as the subject line.
