Join us onboard for an ocean passage
Join us for an unforgettable ocean passage and experience the thrill of blue water sailing. We sail along the coasts of New Zealand and Australia and across the Pacific to remote island destinations. Whether you're building miles, growing your skills, or chasing adventure, our passages are the perfect opportunity. Full training is provided, and sailors of all ages and experience levels are welcome aboard. Explore upcoming voyages and take the helm on your next big journey. To see all trips, review the Sailing Calendar. Manual trip booking form and custom payment plan options available here. View Trip Reviews.
Starting from $510pp per day all inclusive
2026 - 2027 Ocean Passage calendar
Hobart to Opua, New Zealand
7 - 19 Jan 2026 | 12 Nights | 1,350nm
Price: from AUD$6,950
Book from $1,950 deposit / Balance in 2 payments after 8/11/25
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
The Hobart to Opua Ocean Passage is an exhilarating 1,350-nautical-mile ocean passage, taking you from the rugged southern coastline of Tasmania across the formidable Tasman Sea to Opua, New Zealand.
Hobart to Sydney | Australia
15 - 25 Jan 2026 | 10 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$3,950
Book from $1,975 deposit / Balance on 16/12/25
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Hobart to Opua Ocean Passage is an exhilarating 630nm Sydney to Hobart course in reverse. Taking you from the rugged southern coastline of Tasmania across Bass Strait to the iconic Sydney Harbour.
Opua, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia
20 Feb - 4 Mar 2026 | 12 nights | 1,450nm
Price: from NZD$6,750
Book from $1,960 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 22/11/25
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
The Opua to Sydney passage is an exhilarating blue water adventure that blends the stunning landscapes of New Zealand’s northern coastline with the challenge of crossing the Tasman Sea to Sydney.
Whangarei, NZ to Brisbane, Australia
1 - 12 Apr 2026 | 12 nights | 1,350nm
Price: from NZD$6,950
Book from $1,990 deposit / Balance in 2 payments after 1/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Opua to Sydney passage is an exhilarating blue water adventure that blends the stunning landscapes of New Zealand’s northern coastline with the challenge of crossing the Tasman Sea to Sydney.
Twin Reefs Training Bootcamp | Australia
26 Apr - 4 May 2026 | 8 Nights | 720nm
Price: from $3,750
Book from $1,140 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The 720nm offshore training camp, is designed for sailors eager to elevate their racing and seamanship skills. This a 320nm voyage from the Brisbane into the Tasman Sea, rounding Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s and finishing the 320nm return leg to Brisbane.
Twin Reefs Training Bootcamp | Australia
5 - 15 Nov 2026 | 10 Nights | 830nm
Price: from $5,250
Book from $1,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 17/5/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The 830nm offshore training camp, is designed for sailors eager to elevate their racing and seamanship skills. This a 320nm voyage from the Brisbane into the Tasman Sea, rounding Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s and finishing with a 510nm leg to Sydney.
2027 Ocean Passage calendar
Gold Coast to Picton, New Zealand
5 - 19 Jan 2027 | 14 Nights | 1,400nm
Price: from AUD$6,750
Book from $2,010 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 7/7/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Embark on a true offshore adventure from the Gold Coast to Picton via the remote marine sanctuaries of Middleton and Elizabeth Reefs. This passage takes you across the Tasman Sea, with opportunities to explore pristine coral reefs and gain blue water sailing experience.
Gold Coast to Picton, New Zealand
5 - 19 Jan 2027 | 14 Nights | 1,400nm
Price: from AUD$6,250
Book from $1,870 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 7/7/26
Yacht: Te Kaihōpara
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition
Options: Single/Double Berths | Private Cabin | Maximum Guests: 10
Embark on a true offshore adventure from the Gold Coast to Picton via the remote marine sanctuaries of Middleton and Elizabeth Reefs. This passage takes you across the Tasman Sea, with opportunities to explore pristine coral reefs and gain blue water sailing experience.
Opua, New Zealand to Tonga
6 - 19 Apr 2027 | 12 Nights | 1,400nm
Price: from NZD$6,750
Book from $1,980 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 6/10/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
The ocean expedition from Opua, New Zealand to Raoul Island in the Kermadec Island Group to stopover at Minerva Reef and finally onto Tonga is a true ocean adventurers expedition. This blue water adventure offers hands-on offshore sailing, celestial navigation, and the chance to explore some of the most untouched parts of the South Pacific.
Opua, New Zealand To Fiji
2 - 17 May 2027 | 15 Nights | 1,400nm
Price: from NZD$6,750
Book from $1,980 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 1/11/26
Yacht: Te Kaihōpara
Sailing Expedition Passage
Options: Single/Double Berths | Private Cabin | Maximum Guests: 10
The ocean expedition from Opua, New Zealand to Raoul Island in the Kermadec Island Group to stopover at Minerva Reef and finally onto Fiji is a true ocean adventurers expedition. This blue water adventure offers hands-on offshore sailing, celestial navigation, and the chance to explore some of the most untouched parts of the South Pacific.
Tonga to Papeete, Tahiti | Ocean Passage
18 May - 5 Jun 2027 | 18 Nights | 1,600nm
Price: from AUD$11,150
Book from $2,780 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 17/11/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail on an unforgettable 1,600nm journey through the heart of the South Pacific, where azure waters, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes await. This 18-night sailing adventure takes you from the remote islands of Tonga to the secluded shores of Niue, the pristine Cook Islands, and finally to the bustling waterfront of Papeete, Tahiti.
Savusavu, Fiji to Luganville, Vanuatu
6 - 15 Aug 2027 | 9 Nights | 750nm
Price: from AUD$4,250
Book from $1,280 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 5/2/27
Yacht: Te Kaihopara
Sailing Passage
Options: Single/Double Berths | Private Cabin | Maximum Guests: 10
Embark on a 9-day tropical sailing passage from Fiji to Vanuatu, navigating one of the South Pacific’s most beautiful and remote ocean routes. Beginning in Savusavu, we sail westward and make landfall in Luganville, Vanuatu. This offshore journey offers steady trade winds, brilliant sunrises, and starlit skies across deep blue open water. It’s an ideal expedition for adventurous sailors, whether you’re building offshore miles or experiencing your first long passage.
Papeete, Tahiti to Tonga
15 Aug - 5 Sep 2027 | 21 Nights | 1500nm
Price: from AUD$11,750
Book from $2,915 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 17/2/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
This voyage sails from Papeete to Tonga’s Vava’u Group via Rarotonga, Beveridge Reef, and Niue. This passage offers a rare chance to explore remote reefs and islands, experience true blue water sailing, and enjoy unforgettable moments under sail across some of the world’s most isolated and beautiful waters.
Vava'u Group, Tonga to Vanuatu
15 Sep - 6 Oct 2027 | 21 Nights | 1,600nm
Price: from AUD$8,750
Book from $2,630 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 17/3/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition-Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail on an extraordinary 21-night blue water sailing expedition across the heart of the South Pacific, linking four of the region’s most remote and captivating destinations—the Vava'u Group in Tonga, Samoa, Wallis & Futuna, and Vanuatu. This 1,600-nautical-mile journey combines offshore adventure with island-hopping exploration, offering a rare opportunity to experience traditional Polynesian and Melanesian cultures, unspoiled anchorages, and the open-ocean magic of life under sail.
Vanuatu to Opua, New Zealand
9 - 24 Oct 2027 | 15 Nights | 1,350nm
Price: from AUD$6,450
Book from $1,620 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 11/4/27
Yacht: Te Kaihōpara
Sailing Passage
Options: Single/Double Berths | Private Cabin | Maximum Guests: 10
Set sail on a remarkable sailing expedition from Port Vila in Vanuatu to Noumea in New Caledonia and onward to Opua in New Zealand. This Category 1 ocean passage combines offshore adventure with cultural discovery, taking you through the volcanic landscapes of Vanuatu, the French-Pacific charm of New Caledonia, and the subtropical beauty of New Zealand’s Bay of Islands.
Vanuatu to Gold Coast, Australia
15 - 27 Oct 2027 | 13 Nights | 1,100 nm
Price: from AUD$6,750
Book from $1,680 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 17/4/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail on an extraordinary voyage across the South Pacific, journeying from Port Vila, Vanuatu, to Southport, Queensland, with a stop in Nouméa, New Caledonia. This offshore adventure blends blue water sailing, cultural exploration, and breathtaking ocean scenery, offering a true passage-making experience.
Gold Coast to Sydney | Australia
30 Nov - 10 Dec 2027 | 10 Nights | 820nm
Price: from AUD$7,750
Book from $1,960 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 1/6/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
This 820nm offshore sailing expedition takes you from Southport on Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast to Sydney, via the remote and rarely visited Middleton Reef, Elizabeth Reef, and the spectacular Lord Howe Island. It is a unique Category 1 passage that combines open-ocean sailing, remote reef exploration, and a stopover at one of Australia’s most pristine islands.
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Destinations: Australia | Fiji | New Zealand | Vanuatu | South Pacific | NSW | QLD | NT | TAS | WA
Yachts: Awen | Sea Breeze III | Silver Fern | Te Kaihōpara