Join a guest crew on an incredible voyage from Polynesia to Patagonia under sail on this Pacific Ocean sailing adventure.
Join a beautiful 100+ year old ex-herring drifter that was lovingly restored with a full refit in 2021, and set sail between Polynesia and Patagonia! The route is incredible and they’ve got berths available for guest crew to join them.
Sail from the remote shores of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to the wild fjords of Chilean Patagonia on a 26-day deep-ocean voyage aboard a traditional tall ship. This is a rare opportunity to cross over 2,000 nautical miles of open Pacific, guided by the wind, the stars, and the rhythms of life at sea.
The journey begins anchored off Hanga Roa, with time to settle in, meet the crew, and watch the sun dip behind ancient moai. After completing preparations and formalities, the ship departs into the wide blue beyond.
Days 3 to 7 bring a steady rhythm of watchkeeping, shared meals, celestial navigation, and endless horizons. If weather and authorities allow, a possible landfall at the Juan Fernández Islands offers a glimpse of volcanic peaks and Crusoe-inspired isolation.
From there, the voyage enters the roaring forties. Days grow cooler, swells grow longer, and the ship dances with the wind as she sails deeper into the southern Pacific. Life aboard becomes rich with camaraderie, reflection, and the thrill of true passage-making.
As Chile nears, seabirds wheel overhead and the scent of earth and pine signals landfall. Puerto Montt, nestled at the edge of Patagonia, welcomes you ashore with forests, mountains, and the satisfaction of an epic crossing.
Departure: 16 November – 11 December 2026
Duration: 26 days
Price: €6,450 (€5,805 for ages 15–25)
Start/End: Rapa Nui / Puerto Montt, Chile
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Why you'll love this adventure
- Amazing ocean sailing in the Pacific Ocean exploring wild and remote islands
- You are the crew - take the helm, set the sails and navigate across the ocean
- Perfect for solo traveller or friends
Dates
Itinerary
Day 1: Crew members arrive at anchor off Hanga Roa, Easter Island. Time to settle in, meet fellow adventurers, and take in a moai-lit sunset ashore.
Day 2: Final preparations and immigration clearance before setting sail into the open Pacific.
Days 3–7: Life at sea begins—watch rotations, shared meals, star-filled skies, and endless horizons.
Days 8–10: If weather allows, course may shift to Robinson Crusoe Island—remote, dramatic, and rich in history.
Days 11–19: Sailing deeper into southern latitudes, winds strengthen and swells build in the roaring forties.
Day 20: Land reappears. The vessel threads between islands and fjords, seabirds circling and the scent of pine in the air.
Day 21: Arrival in Puerto Montt, Chile—gateway to Patagonia. After more than 2,000 nautical miles, the comfort of land awaits.
What's included
- Meals and berth in a cabin
- Sail training
- Coffee and tea
- Blanket, sheets, pillow and covers
- 3-4 crew members guiding the group
Not included
- Soda and alcoholic drinks (during sailing no alcohol will be served)
- Towels
- Paid excursions ashore
- Transfer to and from the vessel
- Visa if needed
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
There are 6 cabins, each for 2 persons. The cabins are situated in the middle of the ship, which makes them as stable as possible.
Your bunk is inside one of the two person cabins. Your bed will be either the high or the lower bed of a bedbunk. All beds are over 80cm wide and 2 meters long. Each bed has a reading light for the evening hours.
The cabins are ensuite. In a wet cell you will find a shower, of course with hot and cold water, and a toilet, that when possible flushes with outside water. In the cabin itself you will find a fountain and mirror. Your clothing can be stored in closet and your bag or suitcase can be stored under the bed.
Meals
On board the crew we do not work with a set menu. The menu is developed on board with influences of her surroundings. We try and cook with as many local fresh products as possible, this means that around the Canary Islands we eat a lot of tapas, peppers, plantanas (banana’s). In Brazil we eat a lot of fresh fruit, cow meat and rice. And around the North Sea, when it gets colder you will find some ‘stamppot’ (Dutch mashes potatoes specialty) with smoked sausage on your plate.
During a longer stay on board you will hardly ever see the same dish come by. Most of our meals are served with a salad or fruit on the side. During longer trips we take good care of our vegetables and fruit to ensure that you will enjoy fresh food as long as possible.
If you have an allergy or cannot eat certain food, please contact us with your dietary concerns. We provide a healthy menu were you will have enough choice.
We do not provide a vegan diet and on certain voyages we do not provide a lactose intolerant or gluten free diet.
We do provide sweet, savoury, hot and sometimes somewhat fat delicious food, but there is always a healthy choice next to it.
Who is this trip for?
No sailing experience needed, all instruction given on board by the crew to enable you to take part in all aspects of sailing the ship.
Tour operator
An old Herring drifter (Logger) built in 1915, the ship is 28 meters long over deck (38 meters overall) and takes 16 trainees on her voyages. No previous sailing experience is needed and experienced and new sailors love her equally.
A family of four professional sailors have owned and run this vessel since 2006 and sail her with true passion. Built for the North Sea she’s a fast sailor and her rigging is as traditional as it gets.
We love that the boat’s appearance is kept as traditional as possible yet combined with modern techniques and equipment. Everyone on board is part of the informal sail training program that is designed to get the best out of everyone whether you join for 2 days or a longer ocean crossing.
On September 13th she and her crew were the first traditional sailing ship to complete the North West Passage after Roald Admundsen with his ship Goya in 2013.
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