A world voyage in stages — sail west around the globe.
This is adventure at its grandest scale: a three-year circumnavigation of the globe as hands-on guest crew aboard a Category 0, 70ft, steel-hulled, 30-ton, ketch-rigged sailing vessel, built for strength, comfort, and capability in the most remote waters on Earth.
Sailing west from Tonga, the journey crosses the planet’s most storied seas — from the volcanoes and reefs of the South Pacific to the spice routes of Asia, the coral-fringed atolls of the Indian Ocean, and the ice-strewn wonders of Antarctica.
Each leg offers a new world to explore.
The route includes:
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2026: Tonga → Samoa → Wallis & Futuna → Fiji → Vanuatu → Solomon Islands → Micronesia → Palau
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2027: Singapore → Malaysia → Thailand → Andaman → Sri Lanka → Maldives → Seychelles → Madagascar → Mozambique → South Africa
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2028: Namibia → St Helena → Ascension → Brazil → Uruguay → Argentina → Falklands → Antarctica → Chile → Peru → Galápagos → Easter Island → Pitcairn → Gambier → Marquesas → Tuamotus → Society Islands → Cook Islands → Niue → Tonga → Samoa → Fiji → Vanuatu → New Caledonia → Australia
Across 2026–2028, the voyage will trace an unbroken route through the Pacific, Asia, Africa, the South Atlantic and South America before returning to the Pacific once again — completing a full circle of the world by sail. Whether you join for one leg or several, you’ll become part of a global voyage few ever experience.
This isn’t a race. It’s about voyaging, cruising and exploring the lands you’ll reach as an active member of the guest crew. New and experienced sailors are welcome to join in.
The prices to join in vary per leg and a discounts are available for those considering multiple voyage legs or the whole circumnavigation.
Enquire for details.
Why you'll love this adventure
- A true circumnavigation — the adventure of a lifetime
- Join for a leg or sail the world in full
- Expert crew and small-group camaraderie at sea
Dates
Itinerary
Each leg varies — the first half is confirmed and more will be added as the journey continues. Each voyage is a stand-alone adventure and part of a larger global odyssey. Enquire for full details!
What's included
- Expedition passage with professional skipper & crew
- All meals prepared onboard with fresh local ingredient
- Use of paddleboards, snorkel gear, tenders & safety equipmen
- Bedding, towels & daily meals onboard
Not included
- Flights / transfers to and from start or end ports
- Alcohol (optional upgrades available)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Shore excursions or diving permits
Trip notes
Price
Accommodation
Life on board is comfortable, practical, and built for bluewater adventure. The 70-foot expedition yacht is purpose-designed for long-distance sailing — strong, spacious, and well-equipped for offshore passages. Below deck you’ll find inviting communal spaces for meals and briefings, plus cosy sleeping quarters arranged in bunk-style cabins. Facilities are simple and seaworthy, with shared heads and hot showers used on a “ship’s conservation” basis. On deck, a secure cockpit and generous working areas make it easy to take part in sail handling and watchkeeping. Expect hearty food, good company, and the steady rhythm of life at sea.
Meals
The yacht has a well-appointed galley and delicious meals can be prepared even in the most challenging conditions. The galley is fully equipped for cooking at sea and that good food is an important part of life on board, keeping the crew “well-fed and energised.”
Who is this trip for?
- Adventurers seeking a true ocean passage experience
- Travellers joining one or multiple legs of a global voyage
- Those eager to learn seamanship and offshore sailing skills
- Explorers seeking wild, remote and authentic experiences
Additional notes
This expedition yacht isn’t your average yacht. Designed by the renowned Laurent Giles and built in 1990 by AMARC (TES) in the UK, this Shipwright 70 was never meant for casual cruising. Originally launched as the iconic John Laing, her singular purpose was to brave the world’s most challenging waters and provide life-changing expeditions.
This vessel’s defining feature is that she was designed as an expedition yacht from the ground up and has maintained a UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Commercial Category Zero survey—the highest level of safety certification available for commercial sailing vessels. While other boats might fail their crew in demanding conditions, her capabilities allow her to go where few others can.
Purchased in Tahiti in November 2021 by her current owner, Matt, she underwent a significant refit before being relaunched in May 2022. Since then she has proven herself as a formidable expedition yacht, logging over 40,000 nautical miles across the Pacific.
FAQs
What are the dates of the circumnavigation?
The first part of the schedule is already confirmed and the later dates are being added as they get closer. For the most up to date schedule please make an enquiry so we can send you the details.
In 2026
- Tonga (Ha’apai & Vava’u) → Samoa
15 June 2026 – 30 June 2026 - Samoa, Wallis & Futuna → Fiji
5 July 2026 – 21 July 2026 - Fiji → Vanuatu Islands
26 July 2026 – 10 August 2026 - Vanuatu → Solomon Islands
15 August 2026 – 4 September 2026 - Solomon Islands → Micronesia
9 September 2026 – 1 October 2026 - Micronesia Cruising
6 October 2026 – 21 October 2026 - Micronesia → Palau
26 October 2026 – 13 November 2026 - Palau → Philippines
22 November 2026 – 8 December 2026
2027 dates
- Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand Cruising
5 January 2027 – 20 January 2027 - Thailand, Andaman → Sri Lanka
25 January 2027 – 15 February 2027 - Sri Lanka → Maldives Cruising
20 February 2027 – 9 March 2027 - Maldives Cruising
14 March 2027 – 30 March 2027 - Maldives → Seychelles
6 April 2027 – 27 April 2027 - Seychelles, Comoros & Mayotte → Madagascar
4 May 2027 – 20 May 2027 - Madagascar Cruising
25 May 2027 – 10 June 2027 - Madagascar, Mozambique → South Africa
17 June 2027 – 6 July 2027 - South Africa Cruising
19 July 2027 – 7 August 2027
Can I join for more than one leg?
Yes! You can join for one or more of the voyage legs and special rates apply for people who book for longer stays aboard.
I'm a solo sailor, are there single supplements?
Solo travellers are very welcome and make up most of the crew aboard so you’ll be in good company. There are no single supplements for taking part in the shared bunk cabin.
Tour operator
Designed for bluewater adventure, this ocean-ready expedition ketch offers hands-on sailing in some of the world’s most beautiful regions. Guests can take the helm, learn navigation, and experience life at sea as part of the crew. With comfortable yet practical accommodation, experienced skippers, and an ethos of exploration, each voyage is shaped by the winds, weather, and spirit of discovery. Expect rewarding passages, remote anchorages, and a true taste of adventure sailing.
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