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Step aboard Silver Fern, our 72-foot expedition yacht, for a 7-23 day sailing adventure like no other. From coastal cruises to ocean crossings, we explore New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. No experience needed—full training is provided and all ages are welcome. Built for safety and performance, Silver Fern lets you sail with confidence. To see all events, review the Sailing Calendar. Manual trip booking form and custom payment plan options available here. View Trip Reviews.
Starting from $4,750 all inclusive
2025 - 2028 Silver Fern trip calendar
Rolex Sydney Hobart Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2025 | 8 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$13,750 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Full payment required
Yacht: Silver Fern
Ocean Race
Options: Max 12 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected.
2026 Silver Fern calendar
Hobart to Opua, New Zealand
7 - 19 Jan 2026 | 12 Nights | 1,350nm
Price: from AUD$6,950
Book from $3,475 deposit / Balance due 20/12/25
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.
Keen to join the crew for a sailing expedition? If you are not quite ready to book and pay just yet, thats no problem.
Select your event and submit the registration form and we’ll send you the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and payment plan details and be sure to answer all your questions, before you proceed.
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 2 payments after 22/12/25
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.
Sydney to Lord Howe Is. to Southport Australian Expedition
8 - 22 Mar 2026 | 14 Nights | 820 nm
Price: from AUD$5,750
Book from $1,700 deposit / Balance in 2 payments after 7/1/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 8 / Exploring days 6
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Sail from Sydney, exploring the eastern coastline of NSW, offshore to Balls Pyramid, Lord Howe Island, Elizabeth and Middleton Reef’s and the golden shores of Southport. Hoist the sails for a unique journey.
Southport to Mackay | Australian Expedition
4 - 19 Apr 2026 | 14 Nights | 550 Nm
Price: from AUD$5,750
Book from $1,700 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 5/1/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 5 / Exploring days 9
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Join us for a 14-day adventure, where we'll discover the hidden wonders of Australia's Great Barrier Reef Islands and coastline. Every stop on this journey is a tropical treasure to remember.
Mackay to Cairns | Australian Expedition
26 Apr - 10 May 2026 | 14 Nights | 450 Nm
Price: from AUD$5,750
Book from $1,700 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/1/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 5 / Exploring days 9
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail for the adventure of a lifetime, navigating through the pristine waters and idyllic islands of Australia's Queensland coast. From the bustling marina of Mackay to the tropical city of Cairns, this voyage is your invitation to explore the Coral Sea's hidden gems.
Cairns to Thursday Island | Australian Expedition
24 May - 7 Jun 2026 | 14 Nights | 500 m
Price: from AUD$5,750
Book from $1,700 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 23/2/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 5 / Exploring days 9
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Chart a course through the awe-inspiring waters of Australia's far north. From the vibrant city of Cairns to the remote allure of Thursday Island, set your sails for a journey that promises unrivalled exploration, cultural encounters, and relaxation.
Reserve your place onboard and set up your own personalised payment plan from 20% deposit. Most of our events require a 20 - 30% deposit and the balance is only paid 1-6 months before departure.
Select your event and submit your payment plan request and we’ll send the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and payment plan details and be sure to answer all your questions, before you proceed.
Thursday Is. to Darwin | Australian Expedition
12 Jun - 3 Jul 2026 | 21 Nights | 900 Nm
Price: from AUD$8,750
Book from $2,630 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 14/2/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 9 / Exploring days 11
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Join us for a captivating journey through the remarkable northern territories of Australia. From the storied Thursday Island to the vibrant city of Darwin, experience an epic maritime journey that promises to be as culturally enriching as it is breathtaking.
Darwin to Broome | Australian Expedition
13 Jul - 3 Aug 2026 | 21 Nights | 650 Nm
Price: from AUD$11,750 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST
Book from $2,960 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 14/2/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 6 / Exploring days 15
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Embark on a sailing odyssey from the vibrant city of Darwin to the historic pearling town of Broome. This voyage offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes and hidden treasures of Australia’s northern coast.
Broome to Exmouth | Australian Expedition
8 - 31 Aug 2026 | 23 Nights | 900nm
Price: from AUD$9,750
Book from $2,940 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 8/2/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 9 / Exploring days 14
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Discover the rugged beauty and remote treasures of Australia’s North-western Coast. This adventure offers an immersive experience through some of the most breathtaking waters of the world, from the historic pearling town of Broome to the natural wonders of Exmouth.
Exmouth to Broome to Darwin | Australian Expedition
5 - 26 Sep 2026 | 21 Days | 1,400nm
Price: from AUD$11,750
Book from $2,930 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 7/3/26
Yachts: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 10 / Exploring days 11
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Journey from the natural wonders of Exmouth, to the historic pearling town of Broome to the vibrant city of Darwin . This voyage offers an opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Australia’s northern coast meets the Timor Sea.
Darwin to Thursday Island to Cairns | Australian Expedition
10 - 28 Oct 2026 | 18 Days | 1,200nm
Price: from AUD$7,750
Book from $2,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 11/4/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Two Yacht Sailing Expedition / Sailing days 10 / Exploring days 8
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail on an extraordinary 18-day sailing voyage from Darwin to Cairns, discovering remote islands, vibrant reefs, and deep cultural heritage along Australia's wild northern coastline.
Keen to join the crew for a sailing adventure? If you are not quite ready to book and pay just yet, thats no problem.
Select your event and submit the registration form and we’ll send you the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and payment plan details and be sure to answer all your questions, before you proceed.
2027 Silver Fern 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.
South Island Circumnavigation | New Zealand
26 Jan - 16 Feb 2027 | 21 Nights | 1,500nm
Price: from NZD$11,750
Book from $2,930 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 28/7/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
This sailing expedition is a rare opportunity to circumnavigate New Zealand’s dramatic South Island by sea. From the wild beauty of Fiordland to the rolling east coast and the remote reaches of Stewart Island, this voyage offers a rich blend of exploration and adventure.
Picton to Opua | New Zealand
23 Feb - 2 Mar 2027 | 7 Nights | 600nm
Price: from NZD$4,500
Book from $1,190 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 25/8/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Passage
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Travelling up the west coast of New Zealand, this journey features a mix of offshore experience and hands-on seamanship. Open to all experience levels, with training provided, it’s an ideal passage for those looking to build skills and explore the Aotearoa coast by sea.
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.
Kingdom of Tonga
27 Apr - 10 May 2027 | 13 Nights | 500nm
Price: from AUD$7,250
Book from $1,820 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 27/10/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition Cruise
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
The Tongan archipelago consists of 169 Islands and just 36 are inhabited. It is spread across approximately 700,000km2 of the South Pacific Ocean. The three main island groups of Tongatapu, Ha’Apai and Vava’u offer some of the best blue water sailing in the world.
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.
Reserve your event, to secure your place onboard, with no obligation and we’ll do the rest.
We’ll send the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and payment plan details and be sure to answer all of your questions, before you decide to proceed.
Tahiti | French Polynesia
12 - 26 Jun 2027 | 14 Nights | 500nm
Price: from AUD$7,750
Book from $2,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 14/12/26
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Cruise
Options: Single Berth | Maximum berths: 8
Set sail on a 14-night sailing expedition through the breathtaking islands of French Polynesia, where crystal-clear lagoons, coral atolls, and lush volcanic peaks await within 150nm of Papeete, Tahiti. This journey combines adventure, cultural discovery, and complete relaxation as you explore one of the world’s most spectacular cruising destinations.
Tahiti | French Polynesia
3 - 17 Jul 2027 | 14 Nights | 500nm
Price: from AUD$7,750
Book from $2,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 4/1/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Cruise
Options: Single Berth | Maximum berths: 8
Set sail on a 14-night sailing expedition through the breathtaking islands of French Polynesia, where crystal-clear lagoons, coral atolls, and lush volcanic peaks await within 150nm of Papeete, Tahiti. This journey combines adventure, cultural discovery, and complete relaxation as you explore one of the world’s most spectacular cruising destinations.
Tahiti | French Polynesia
24 Jul - 7 Aug 2027 | 14 Nights | 500nm
Price: from AUD$7,750
Book from $2,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 25/1/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Cruise
Options: Single Berth | Maximum berths: 8
Set sail on a 14-night sailing expedition through the breathtaking islands of French Polynesia, where crystal-clear lagoons, coral atolls, and lush volcanic peaks await within 150nm of Papeete, Tahiti. This journey combines adventure, cultural discovery, and complete relaxation as you explore one of the world’s most spectacular cruising destinations.
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 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.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2027 | 8 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$13,750
Book from $3,460 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/6/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Ocean Race
Options: Max 12 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, has a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected, ranging from 36 to 100 foot in length. The electric pre-race village atmosphere at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) followed by the excitement of the build-up to the start on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day is hard to describe.
Ready to join the race crew for a regatta or ocean race? Full training is provided for all race crews and is included in the itinerary. If you are not quite ready to book and pay just yet, thats no problem.
Select your event and submit the registration form and we’ll send you the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and payment plan details and be sure to answer all your questions, before you proceed
2028 Silver Fern calendar
Southwest Tasmania | Australia
16 - 29 Jan 2028 | 13 Nights | 800nm
Price: from AUD$7,250
Book from $1,820 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 18/7/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail on an unforgettable 2 week expedition from the historic port city of Hobart, exploring Tasmania’s wild Southwest and West Coast. This rare journey takes you into some of Australia’s most remote and spectacular landscapes, where towering sea cliffs, untouched wilderness, and hidden waterways set the stage for true adventure.
Tasmania Circumnavigation | Australia
6 - 24 Feb 2028 | 18 Nights | 1,200nm
Price: from AUD$8,750
Book from $2,180 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 8/8/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail on a once in a lifetime adventure around Tasmania aboard Silver Fern, our rugged, beautifully refitted expedition yacht purpose-built for offshore sailing. This 18-night full circumnavigation covers over 1,000 nautical miles and offers a rare chance to explore the raw, remote beauty of Australia’s island state through some of the Southern Hemisphere’s most dramatic and isolated waters.
Tasmania Circumnavigation | Australia
2 - 20 Mar 2028 | 18 Nights | 1,200nm
Price: from AUD$8,750
Book from $2,180 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 3/9/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Sailing Expedition
Options: Max 8 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
Set sail on a once in a lifetime adventure around Tasmania aboard Silver Fern, our rugged, beautifully refitted expedition yacht purpose-built for offshore sailing. This 18-night full circumnavigation covers over 1,000 nautical miles and offers a rare chance to explore the raw, remote beauty of Australia’s island state through some of the Southern Hemisphere’s most dramatic and isolated waters.
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