Largest Floating University Arrives In Kenya
Largest Floating University Arrives In Kenya
Largest Floating University Arrives In Kenya
On Friday, February 9, World Odyssey, the largest floating university in the world, made its third visit to the coastal city by docking at the Port of Mombasa.The World’s Odyssey, also known as “Semester at Sea,” is a student academic journey that will spend six days along Kenya’s coastline.
MV World Odyssey charges Ksh6 million per semester for its 763 passengers, 585 of whom are students. Odyssey moored. “During their stay, the students will take educational tours of higher education institutions, go on excursions throughout the city, and visit different wildlife parks,” the Kenya Ports Authority announced.
Odyssey has a similar feel to a college or university and is designed to accommodate approximately 800 participants. It carries students around the world learning the histories of the countries they visit.”The students are of mixed nationalities with one Kenyan student aboard. She sailed from India and will be visiting Mauritius as the next port of call,” KPA added.
Similar to other universities, the ship contains administration and reception areas with a friendly desk area manned by crew members around-the-clock, administrative staff, and the Semester at Sea field program.It features nine classrooms with cutting-edge technology to enhance instruction, as well as a fitness center with an indoor gym.
A large sun deck with recreational areas, including a basketball and volleyball court, is one of the outdoor highlights. Additionally, it features a pool where guests are welcome to swim.KPA claims that the floating campus called the port on two lengthy visits to the nation last year and in 2022.
“Port of Mombasa has recorded an increase in cruise vessel calls pointing to improved connectivity of the port and a hub for cruise tourism in Africa,” the ports authority stated.”Last week, the Port once again hosted; MSC Poesia one of the biggest cruise vessels to have called the port.”
