ABOUT THE EVENT

Where the ELT

community sets sail

EdYOUFest at Sea brings together English Language Teaching educators from across the world for an extraordinary professional development experience - entirely at sea. Expert-led sessions, enrichment plenaries, evening shows, and the warmth of the EdYOUFest community, all on board a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship departing from the UK.

In partnership with Lewis School of English and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, this is an event unlike anything the ELT world has ever seen.

100+

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

NIGHTS AT SEA

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

2027

A NEW CHAPTER

Everything you need.

All on board.

THE EXPERIENCE

E XPERT TALKS

Leading voices in ELT share their latest thinking and practice across dedicated plenary sessions.

PLENARIES

Thoughtfully curated enrichment sessions that go beyond CPD - inspiring, cultural, and transformative

EVENING SHOWS

Wind down with entertainment on board - evenings designed to connect, celebrate, and enjoy.

ON-BOARD ACTIVITIES

A full programme of activities for every moment at sea - from workshops to social gatherings.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Four days.

Unforgettable.

EMBARKATION & WELCOME PLENARY

DAY 1

18 JAN · SUN

DAY 2

19 JAN · MON

DAY 3

20 JAN · TUE

DAY 4

21 JAN · WED

Board the ship in the UK and gather for an opening welcome plenary. Meet your fellow EdYOUFesters, settle in, and set sail as the EdYOUFest community comes together for the first time at sea.

EMBARKATION

WELCOME RECEPTION

EXPERT TALKS & A DAY IN BRUGES

Start the morning at sea with two plenary sessions featuring leading ELT educators, enrichment plenaries, and on-board activities. In the early afternoon, the ship arrives at Zeebrugge - gateway to Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the 'Venice of the North'. Wander its iconic canals, Gothic architecture, and independent chocolatiers at your own pace or with fellow EdYOUFesters. The ship stays overnight in port.

OVERNIGHT PORT

PLENARIES

ON-BOARD ACTIVITIES

EXPLORE BRUGES, BELGIUM

A MORNING IN BELGIUM & SETTING SAIL

Wake up docked in Belgium with a free morning to continue exploring Bruges — independently or with the group. In the early afternoon, return to the ship as EdYOUFest prepares to depart and head back towards the UK.

FREE EXPLORATION

BRUGES, BELGIUM

ACTIVITIES

FINAL PLENARY & RETURN TO SOUTHAMPTON

A final plenary session brings the professional programme to a close before the ship arrives back in Southampton late in the evening — the perfect end to an unforgettable few days at sea.

CLOSING PLENARY

RETURN TO SOUTHAMPTON

ACTIVITIES

THE EXPERIENCE

From the UK,

across the Channel.

Departing from the UK aboard a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship, EdYOUFest at Sea sails to Belgium and back - a short but spectacular voyage across the English Channel.

EdYOUFest at Sea is made possible through an extraordinary collaboration between three organisations who share a passion for education and experience.

CRUISE LINE