What is the condition for earning the Sea Cruise award?

The condition for earning the Sea Cruise award is completion of an at-sea cruise with the vessel underway. This award is specifically designed to acknowledge and recognize cadets who have actually spent time on a naval vessel while it is actively sailing. It emphasizes real-world experience and exposure to naval operations, contributing to the understanding of maritime environments and the responsibilities involved in naval service.

While participation in simulated environments or completion of safety courses are valuable in their own right, they do not fulfill the criteria for the Sea Cruise award, which requires hands-on experience aboard a vessel in an operational capacity. Serving on a naval vessel for a period is also related but not sufficient unless it specifically includes the vessel being underway. The focus of the award is on the practical application and experience gained during an actual cruise.