The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is owned and operated by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America to offer unique educational aquatic programs to our members. Located in Islamorada and on Summerland Key in the beautiful the Florida Keys as well as Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas, the heart of the Florida Keys, the near shore reefs and crystal clear waters offer unparalleled opportunities for long term and short term programs year round. Our Conference facilities are utilized for youth and adult Scouting Conferences and non-Scouting groups when available... write or call for specific program information and costs.

Coral Reef sailing just opened!!! June 16th and 20th

Crew size 6 to 8. This includes adults. Come sail the high seas for a week at the Florida Sea Base. Reserve today. It is not to late to plan that special trip for the summer. Act fast this won’t last long!

Don’t Pass This Up!!!

Do you want an opportunity THIS SUMMER to sail the Florida Keys in a tall ship but don’t have 18 people? The Yankee Clipper Council can help you! They have room in their council contingent for up to 10 people (youth and adults) to fill out their crew which arrives at the Sea Base on Saturday, July 26, 2008 and leaves on Saturday, August 2, 2008. For more information on this great opportunity, contact council program director Frank Barre at (978) 777-4333 or e-mail him at fjbarre@aol.com.

SPEND SPRING BREAK 2008 SAILING THE BAHAMAS!

There are still openings for this Spring in the Sea Base Bahamas program!! Spend a week sailing, snorkeling and fishing in the beautiful waters of the Sea of Abaco. Visit historic settlements like "Hopetown" and "Man-O-War". It's a great experience and your unti can be a part of it!!! Visit the reservations section to secure your spot now!

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2009 Program Information

Reservation requests now open until February 15th for 2009!

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Click here to download 2009 Planning Details You Should Know

2008 Reservations

The lottery for 2008 adventures has concluded, and there are many available dates remaining - these openings may be reserved on a a first-come, first-served basis.

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LEADER'S GUIDE & FORMS

Click here to download you adventure specific Leader's Guide and other forms necessary for your adventure."

Account Number and Password

If you are trying to log into the reservation system and get a message that indicates your troop already has an account, please check with the members of your troop to obtain the username and password before calling the Sea Base.

Thank You,
The Reservation Department

Big Munson Island

Rare opening for the Out Island program!! The date is July 1st, 2008. Crew size of 6 to 8 (this includes adults). Contact Nancy at 305-664-5616 for more information. Join us this summer for a Robin Caruso adventure.

Scuba Adventure

If you are a certified diver, this is your program. During your program you will be making as many as nine dives (weather permitting), including a night dive. We have open dates in June, July and August for the summer months and for fall we have openings in September, October, November and December. Check out the dates today. Make your reservation now.

Sea Exploring!

The name invokes visions of pirates sailing the high seas of yesteryear. This adventure is for larger crews of 18 to 20 participants. Sailing on a Tall Ship with your troop you will be making memories that you will share for the rest of your life with anyone who will listen. Be sure and check out the dates we have open. We can fit your schedule to meet your needs with these great dates.

Live-Aboard Diving - 2008 Dates still available!

The Florida Sea Base has combined the sailing and SCUBA diving programs for one incredible adventure! On this adventure, you will spend your days not only SCUBA diving, but also sailing around the Florida Keys. There are openings this fall and winter. Check our reservations pages now for available dates to spend your winter holidays in the keys. Fall dates are open now. Check them out today!

Just around the corner: Christmas season in the Keys! We have openings for the Live Aboard program December 6th and December 14th.

Keys Adventure - Fun in the Sun

This exciting program offers a potpourri of aquatic activities that can only be experienced in the Florida Keys! Prime dates are open now. June 4th, July 24th, and several arrival dates in August. September and October! Log in now to book your reservation.

SCUBA Certification

The SCUBA Certification program is designed for participants who want to get certified to dive — all participants who complete the week successfully will be issued PADI certification! Come learn how to dive in the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys.

We have the following dates open for 2007: August 5th, August 12, August 19, August 22, and August 26. We also have program we offer in the fall September 30th, October 7th, October 14, October 21st, and many more dates. Check out the rest of the dates on by logging into your account.

Letter from the Registrar

Thanks to everyone for the great response in sending in your deposits for 2009, as well as final payments for the 2008 summer season. Please do not contact Sea Base to ask if your payments have been received. You may view all your payment information online by logging into your account. Please give us about three weeks to process all of the payments we have received. Your reservation will not be cancelled without notice: someone from the Sea Base will contact you to make sure the check has not been lost in the mail. We look forward to your attending the Sea Base in 2008 and in 2009!

Summer of 2008 crews. Please remember that your crew roster can be filled out on your account now. It is very easy to do now. Make a copy for your records and Sea Base will download it from here before your arrival. Don’t forget to fill in the information about where you will be the night before your arrival. We may need to contact you before you get here. Don’t forget those all important photo id’s. See you soon!

Nancy Wells
Registrar