Program Reviews

Learning how to dive on this trip and meeting all of these super nice people from all over the world was amazing. The Caribbean is a beautiful place and I had so much fun with Broadreach I would definitely do it again. There was always food and they were accommodating to anyone who didn't like something or had an allergy. Visiting the towns were wonderful and I loved sleeping on the tramp of the boat. I spent an insane amount of time outside this trip and being detached from my phone was a plus for sure!

The most fun summer of my life that’s all there is to say.

Broadreach was overall the most amazing experience. The staff right away was so welcoming and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They truly care about you and your growth as a person. The friends made on the boat truly are for life and is so fun to get to know them over the three weeks. The scuba diving was so amazing and the instructors truly were there for me facing my fears. Going to town was so fun and the hikes were even better getting to see the most breathtaking views along side your new best friends.

This experience was the first time I have left the country alone, it pushed me to become confident in actions throughout traveling and also to introduce myself to new people in the way I wanted to be perceived. This program not only provided and opportunity to meet knew people and experience the world but also learn new levels that I could puss my comfort. I had an amazing time learning and teaching others about my life experiences and culture. Traveling to a new place inspired me to be more confident and feel comfortable traveling alone.

I did my first adventure this summer, and I have no regrets. The three week/21 day scuba rescue diver course was challenging and fun. Every kid was kind and welcoming to me, even though my plane got in late due to the crowdstrike fiasco. The staff were incredible! Hats off to Jenny, Ellis, and Nathan, who were all kind, funny, and very knowledgeable. Jenny carried her knowledge of sailing with her everywhere, and got me interested too. Sailing the catamaran is super fun! Ellis takes a serious and safe approach to diving, making the whole process easy and very safe. Each dive was fun, and the learning and training necessary, while demanding was rewarding. Nathan was all around a great person, helping with injuries, and always being positive and funny. I enjoyed this camp, and if you are serious about diving, you will too!

I had such a good time on this trip! I really loved the people I was with and getting to scuba dive and sail. However - and this may have been my fault - I was the only one on the boat who already had my advanced certification. There were seven of us, and two others had their Open Water Certifications, but it was a little frustrating not being able to dive super deep, at least for the first two weeks! The living situation was a bit rough: it was too hot to sleep inside, but it rained when we slept outside. Eventually, most of us ended up sleeping in the eating/living area, but there wasn't much room, and for larger groups of people it would have been terrible. I didn't know this when I initially signed up, but you're only allowed 10 seconds of fresh water when you shower, which sucks. I had a bunch of rashes once I got home. My counselors were super fun and took great care of us, but I didn't necessarily feel comfortable going to one of them and saying I had a rash, and I wasn't really able to access any of the people on the support boat. There were a lot of really great things, though! Going into town was so fun, and we really got to explore so much of the ocean and the islands. When we were anchored, we could just swim around the boat, which was relaxing and a nice break from the heat. The food was pretty good, and we never ran out. However, the recipes don't really give you enough for everyone; we were eating small portions of chicken out of a can every day.

This was my first ever scuba voyage and I had no previous experience, but it was definitely the best one I could possibly have. I earned more than 5 certificates and met underwater creatures that I didn't even know about.

The creates and instructors were amazing (especially the ones that knew how to cook :) and I will never forget the time we spent together during these 21 days of pure happiness.

I really want to go again on a different course, not because I didn't like the last one, but because I want to meet more people.

Thank you Broadreach!!!

Broadreach was the experience of a lifetime. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable exposure to the beauty of the underwater world and taught me about diving. The program was well-organized, with a perfect balance of diving time and spending time with a wonderful group of people. Each dive was completely different, and I found myself falling more in love with the ocean every time. Although the sailing and scuba diving were beyond amazing, the lifelong friends I made along the way were the most important part.

I attended the Costa Rica Broadreach veterinary adventure. Those three weeks were some of the most rewarding, exhilarating, and eventful weeks of my life. By the end of our trip, the counselors became both role models and friends, and the group of students formed close, unbreakable bonds. Broadreach constructed a wonderful balance of veterinary lectures, field exercises, and fun activities. The food provided was always accommodating to everyone's personal needs, and delicious (I am a very picky eater and this was one of my main concerns, but it was very yummy!). The Costa Rica veterinary experience takes place in many locations in the country, so our sleeping arrangements changed every couple of days. With that being said, our sleeping accommodations were clean and spacious.

I have been on 3 Broadreach trips now, and all of them have been incredible. There are so many incredible counselors who help with the trips and really do make it fun. I have done both the land-based trips and live aboard trips and in both cases, the team makes it really easy to get accustomed to the different places. It may seem scary, especially as a first-time trip, but I promise you will make lifelong friends on the trip and more than that, have incredible once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Every Broadreach trip has inspired me to learn to see the world with even more wonder and has given me a renewed respect for our planet.