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 ship departing from the UK.
In partnership with Lewis School of English and Fred Olsen Cruises, this is an event unlike anything the ELT world has ever seen.
100+
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
3
NIGHTS AT SEA
1
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
2027
A NEW CHAPTER
Everything you need.
All on board.
THE EXPERIENCE
EXPERT 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 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
FRED OLSEN CRUISES
Duration
3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS
Education partner
LEWIS SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
ELT Community
EDYOUFEST
What's included
FRED OLSEN CRUISES
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Cabin accommodation
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Five course à la carte dinners
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Daily casual dining options
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Late night Supper Club
-
Afternoon tea
-
Self-service tea & coffee
FRED OLSEN CRUISES
-
Cabin accommodation
-
Five course à la carte dinners
-
Daily casual dining options
-
Late night Supper Club
-
Afternoon tea
-
Self-service tea & coffee
FRED OLSEN CRUISES
-
Cabin accommodation
-
Five course à la carte dinners
-
Daily casual dining options
-
Late night Supper Club
-
Afternoon tea
-
Self-service tea & coffee
FRED OLSEN CRUISES
-
Cabin accommodation
-
Five course à la carte dinners
-
Daily casual dining options
-
Late night Supper Club
-
Afternoon tea
-
Self-service tea & coffee
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