Pirate Expeditions is a local East Pasco club that was developed to give high school students the opportunity to travel to Europe.
The tours are hosted by Global Education Ambassador Stephanie Reed who has been leading student adventures since 2009.
12/16/2025
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04/03/2025
So… I thought London-Paris 2025 was going to be my *last* student tour.
Nope.
Introducing The Encore Tour - Italy! Spring Break 2026. Join us for an info meeting 4/23/25. Click the link to RSVP. ✈️🇮🇹
12/18/2024
Heads up for UK-bound travelers in 2025! 🇬🇧
Starting January 8, 2025, all travelers to the UK must complete an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)—think of it as a quick, electronic visa.
Key Details:
🔗 Official Site: Apply for an ETA here (avoid third-party sites that charge extra!):[ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-et](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3PmOE2Mk4h8Wfl_1Bhkk_brhSpQHe8PS2OMpdk-FHR-tjyKSm9_KFMhoI_aem_y7YsUDBd4Eg6S5ZVn61MZQ)a.
💷 Cost: £10 GBP ($12 USD).
⏳ Validity: 2 years or until the attached passport expires.
📋 Pro Tip: Travelers must apply before boarding flights, though approval isn't strictly required pre-flight—airlines may enforce this, so better safe than sorry.
Insider Hack:
📱If using the mobile app, US travelers should scan the inside of the back cover of their passport (not the front) to read the NFC chip. Hold your phone steady on the last page, and you're set!
Fast & Easy:
✅ You can complete the process in minutes. Approval often comes back quickly—ours took under 5 mins!
Coming Soon:
⚠️ Schengen countries will introduce their own ETA system (ETIAS) later in 2025—more updates to come!
This process mirrors the US ESTA system (since 2009) and Australia's e-visa program for Americans.
Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.
Traveling to the UK? You’ll need to apply for an ETA.
09/17/2024
Come join us for our next info session for the Spring Break 2025 tour to London & Paris.
Wednesday 9/18, 6:30 at IHOP.
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
07/27/2024
Enjoying the Opening ceremonies in Paris?
This might be a good time to remind everyone about the Pirate Expeditions Spring Break 2025 London-Paris tour. Enrolling now… ✈️
London and Paris | EF Educational Tours London and Paris
12/28/2023
Impressive packing.
2025: 🇫🇷 🇬🇧
The Reunion Tour
Calling all previous travelers…..
Details soon.
09/06/2023
Join us for an info meeting 9/06/23 tonight 6:30pm at IHOP in Dade City. Link to tour page in comments.
04/16/2023
It’s not too early to start planning for Spring Break 2024. Join us for a Tour Preview meeting Wednesday, April 19, 6:30pm at PHS-Cove
For meeting updates and more info, click here
09/25/2022
Spring Break 2023 🍀 Only a few spots left.
Scotland and Ireland | EF Educational Tours Scotland and Ireland