Offshore passage sailing from New Zealand to Fiji
This 12-day offshore passage sails from Auckland to Savusavu, crossing 1,200 nautical miles of open ocean from New Zealand into the tropics of Fiji. It’s a true bluewater sailing experience, shaped by wind, weather and the rhythm of life at sea.
Crew take part in watch systems, sail handling and daily routines on board, gaining real offshore miles and experience along the way. Days and nights blend into a steady passage rhythm—long horizons, changing conditions, and the quiet satisfaction of making landfall under sail.
This is not a cruise, but a working guest crew passage, suited to those keen to be involved and comfortable spending extended time offshore. The reward is significant: a genuine ocean crossing and arrival into Fiji by sea.
Enquire for full passage details and experience requirements.
Why you'll love this adventure
- A genuine ocean crossing with meaningful sailing involvement
- A rare opportunity to sail into Fiji rather than fly
- Strong learning experience for developing offshore confidence
Dates
Itinerary
Departing Auckland, the passage heads north into warmer waters, crossing open ocean toward Fiji. Conditions vary, from coastal departure sailing to sustained offshore passages, with watch systems running day and night. Arrival is into Savusavu on Fiji’s Vanua Levu.
The exact route and timing are shaped by weather and sea conditions. A detailed passage plan is provided on enquiry.
What's included
- Accommodation on board
- Onboard meals
- All sailing-related costs (fuel, mooring where applicable)
- Participation in sailing and daily life on board
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Visas
- Alcohol
- Meals ashore
- Personal expenses
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
A well-equipped 52ft ocean-going sailing yacht designed for comfort offshore and at anchor. Expect shared cabins, compact but functional living spaces, and life lived largely outdoors in warm conditions.
Accommodation for this voyage is on board a fully equipped 15 meters sailing yacht comprising of a spacious indoor saloon area offering plenty of space to relax in peace. From our well equipped galley kitchen, taking it in turns to prepare delicious food and drinks using fresh, local ingredients.
Other equipment and accessories:
A generator of 2kw, desalinator, VHF, Log, Nautical Wind Instrument, Autopilot, ECO, GPS, plotter, radar, SSB, AIS, EPIRB, Installation 12V, Installation 220V, round helm, water heater, 2 electric fridges, stereo, external speakers, external shower, external table, gangway, awning, external tender with motor, teak bridge
Sails and equipment: furling mainsail, Genoa furling, roll-up sling, Spinnaker with stocking
Meals
Shared, informal meals prepared on board, often as a group. Fresh, simple and suited to life at sea. Dietary requirements can usually be accommodated with advance notice.
Who is this trip for?
- Aspiring offshore sailors building miles
- Those wanting real bluewater experience
- Travellers comfortable with extended time at sea
- Anyone curious about life on a working passage
Additional notes
- For ocean passages, the crew will participate in full life on board doing the watches (day and night),and everybody will have tasks shared with others for life on board.
- Normally the watches are 3 hours during the night and 4 hours during the day.
- The boat Is a sun odyssey 52.2 Year 2002 with a full refitting in 2018
- During the refitting we have change a lots of things but the more important are : the new rigging, new bulb pins new halyards , new sails
- The boat has 4 cabins so if you will decide to join us you will share the cabin with another crew.
Tour operator
These guys run fantastic sailing holidays aboard their 52.2 Sun Odyssey in the Atlantic, Med and Pacific Ocean. Join for a trans-ocean crossing where their experienced skipper gets everyone involved in all aspects of life on board. In between join as guest crew as these ocean wanderers explore our big blue planet and experience life as true ocean cruisers.
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