Your crew package includes; all meals onboard, crew meals ashore in Hobart and on day of arrival in Sydney, accommodation onboard, your Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew shirt, marina fees, the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether. Your bedding, a pillow and towel are also included along with suncream.

Your crew package excludes; accommodation ashore, flights and transport to and from departure and arrival ports, alcohol, toiletries, clothing, and wet weather gear. You will need to complete either a 5-hour online or 2-day classroom-based Sea Safety and Survival Training Course or equivalent prior to departure.

It’s always recommended that you book flights with date flexibility in case of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules. Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore on either side of the trip: AirBNB,  Booking.com, Wotif & HomeAway.

72-FOOT YACHT SILVER FERN

Silver Fern is in ‘Unlimited’ Survey under Maritime New Zealand. Silver Fern is the only sailing yacht in the <24m category approved to operate internationally as a New Zealand flagged vessel. This was achieved through extensive investment in upgrades and safety equipment, safety systems and operating procedures, that ensures Silver Fern operates at the highest levels of international safety.

Hobart Airport, Australia

Sydney Airport, Australia

You can fly directly into Hobart Airport on the 1st of November 2024 and join us for a crew dinner that evening. Our crew will assemble on the 2nd of November and we’ll familiarise you with the yacht, systems and safety equipment. We will aim to depart (subject to weather) around midday from our Hobart marina berth. You are welcome to stay onboard from the date you arrive, but if you plan to arrive prior to 1st of November, you may need to arrange accommodation ashore. You can depart out of Sydney airport on or after the 8th of November.