This 14-day expedition is one leg of an extraordinary four-month sailing journey across the South Pacific, offering the chance to experience life aboard a long-distance cruising yacht without committing to the entire voyage.

Guests can join this Vanuatu leg on its own or combine it with neighbouring passages through Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia to create a much longer adventure.

Rather than a traditional sailing holiday, this is an immersive passage where you’ll become part of everyday life on board. Sailing between Port Vila and Luganville, you’ll explore the spectacular islands of Emae, Epi, Malekula and Ambrym, discovering volcanic landscapes, secluded anchorages, vibrant coral reefs and welcoming Melanesian communities that few visitors ever reach.

Guest crew actively participate in the voyage, taking turns on watch, helping sail the yacht, preparing meals and sharing the daily routines that define offshore cruising. Days are shaped by the weather, the wind and the rhythm of the sea, with plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel and explore ashore between passages.

Your home throughout the voyage is a comfortable 52ft ocean-going sailing yacht with four double cabins and four bathrooms. Led by experienced skipper Francesco and his partner Anna, life on board is collaborative and relaxed, creating an authentic expedition atmosphere rather than a charter experience.

If this voyage leaves you wanting more, you can continue west through the remote Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, or begin earlier in Fiji, joining additional legs to experience more of this remarkable four-month Pacific expedition.

Vanuatu stretches across more than 80 islands scattered through the South Pacific, yet relatively few travellers experience the country by sea. Sailing allows access to secluded anchorages, remote communities and spectacular coastlines that are impossible to appreciate from land alone.

This expedition follows a relaxed northbound route from Port Vila to Luganville, balancing hands-on sailing with plenty of time to swim, snorkel, explore ashore and enjoy the unique culture that makes Vanuatu one of the Pacific's most welcoming destinations. Exact anchorages remain flexible depending on weather and local conditions, ensuring every voyage is a genuine adventure.