Join exceptional sailing expeditions to help marine exploration, conservation & education

Regular people can join a crew at sea to observe, document, learn and communicate about marine exploration and conservation on these expedition sailing trips.

All trips stem from an ethos of conservation and education, whether adventure sailing, citizen science-based, or hard science with institutions. On Sea Dragon, the expedition vessel, professional leaders work alongside visiting crew as one team, providing valuable manpower, skills and financial support for the broader mission.

While not all legs now collect data, the conversation, lifestyle aboard and way of tourism is never separate from the broad term of marine conservation.

Pangaea Exploration shares a strong belief with marine conservation leader J.Y. Cousteau,

“Il faut aller voir” - “We must go and see for ourselves”

 
 

Be an Earth Changer:

Join an Expedition

Trips include formal scientific and conservation expeditions as well as adventure sailing voyages and occasional private charter. Many crew successfully fundraise the amount required to join an expedition, through friends and family or gaining local company sponsorship.

Your contribution covers your board and also supports vital ongoing efforts in world marine conservation research.

More trip dates & details below.


The Places

  • Join exceptional sailing and ocean conservation expeditions for typically 7-21 days.

  • Adventure, learn and build skills hands-on in marine exploration & conservation.

  • Accommodation for up to 10 guest passengers in single berths.

  • Fully equipped for exploration, research, telecommunication and medical needs.

  • Prior sailing experience helpful, but not required to support expert crew.

The boat is designed to support a full crew for months, can transit any of the world’s oceans and can travel to and operate in remote unsupported locations.

+ Overview

Sea Dragon, formerly known as CB 37, is a 72ft/22m, 90,000lb displacement steel hulled sailing vessel built in the UK in 2000. She is 1 of 12 second generation yachts built for the Global Challenge Race. Designed to safely handle the world’s worst sailing conditions, Sea Dragon is set up for volunteer crew with limited sailing experience.

+ Accommodation

Accommodation for up to 10 guest passengers in single berths. There are two heads (toilets) with showers, a large well stocked galley, and a comfortable salon with seating for 14 people.

Air conditioning makes life down below very pleasant in the tropics, while a drying room sorts out any wet clothes. A refrigerator and freezer keep the crew in fresh food for the duration of the voyage, along with on-board fresh water making.

+ Facilities

Exploration: The boat is equipped for coastal exploration with two Avon inflatable boats and a scuba compressor with diving equipment.

Research vessel: Lab space, dissecting microscope, surface net trawling capability, and working deck space.

Power: With extensive sails, extended fuel reserves and almost 1kw of wind/solar power long-range unsupported journeys are substantially lower cost than traditionally shared research voyages on large motor vessels and ships.

Communications: The vessel is equipped with twin iridium satellite phones, HF radio, and all the modern navigation equipment to keep you safe and connected despite being well offshore.

Medical: There is extensive on board medical capability and remote expert support through Medical Support Offshore.

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See first-hand how high seas research, coastal conservation, education, marine filming and other work is done.

Work conducted on board has included water sampling, remote island surveys of conservation issues, diving and underwater video, offshore plastics sampling and collection, water quality monitoring and student educational trips.

You will be hands-on sail rigging, navigation, watches, route planning, weather analysis, radio communications, maintenance and all the basic duties of running an ocean sailing vessel.

Pangaea Exploration seeks out areas with higher than normal garbage loads and counts on beaches and transects - trawling the sea with a fine net – to analyse volume and categorise the plastic contents.

Partnerships: Pangaea Exploration works with several international organizations such as eXXpedition, 5 Gyres Institute and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution as well as universities and research centres, in marine exploration, research, training and conservation to improve the world’s oceans’ water quality, health, marine life and access. They aim to inspire and develop a new generation of leaders in conservation science, communication, education, art and policy leadership, as well as provide informative and enjoyable ocean sailing expeditions to guest crew.

Plastic: Sea Dragon is working long-term with organisation ‘5-Gyres’ and their partners to document the amount of floating debris in our world’s oceans: Plastic debris from our modern society accumulate on beaches and in great concentrations in the seas’ “gyres” - the centres of oceanic currents. The Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic is the best known gyre, with a legendary ability to trap ships.

 

The People

  • Two British RYA Yachtmaster certified crew lead the boat

  • Strong learning environment.

  • Attitude, team skills and commitment are important pre-requisites.

  • As a member of the crew, you join in all aspects of sailing and life aboard.

The experienced crew has covered over 185,000 nautical miles for over 10 years building an excellent reputation for safe, effective & efficient sailing voyages.

Sea Dragon and her crew have sailed tens of thousands miles across 2 oceans; the Atlantic and the Pacific; and 3 seas; the Caribbean, Sargasso and Irish, supporting important marine conservation work. They have completed scientific surveys of all these waters and the effect that this build up of waste in our waters has on our ecosystem.

For existing projects, a tailored cost-effective support solution for teams of up to 12 on extended journeys can be developed, either exclusively, or opened to paying visitor crew providing valuable support and finances for the work.

The Purpose

There is a three-part mission:

  1. To actively strengthen the health of marine life through Exploration, Conservation and Education work.

  2. To inspire and develop a new generation of leaders in conservation science, communication, education, art and policy leadership.

  3. To provide informative and enjoyable Ocean sailing expeditions to guest crew.

+ Ocean Conservation

Pangaea Explorations works on projects across many areas of marine conservation to protect the fundamental health of the world’s oceans which make up the biodiversity of 75% of the planet’s surface and ecosystem services.

The role is to help bring threats to scientists, policy makers, commercial leaders and everyday citizens, and to support, enable, connect and, sometimes, lead the many talented people working on marine conservation worldwide.

Our increasing world population and rise in living standards is pushing species to the brink of collapse. As the world’s production and consumption increase, so does chemical and debris pollution, plastics in particular, interrupting foraging and breeding, and destroying habitats.

Where the local appearance of issues may vary, underlying threats are common worldwide:

  • Chemical pollution and debris, from toxics to the famous ‘garbage gyres’ of the open sea.
  • Water temperature changes and acidification due to increased atmospheric CO2 disrupting lifecycles in key marine species like corals.
  • Sea level rise inundating and changing coastal habitat (and land based pollution/debris).
  • Over exploitation and destructive harvesting techniques, depressing natural populations.
  • Increasing separation between our daily lives and the health of marine ecosystems.

People eat fish which eat smaller fish which, along with other plants and animals at the bottom of the food chain, absorb toxic chemicals trickled into the environment from sources such as factories, farms, homes, cars and plastics from every country: Fish studies are thus relevant to environmental and human diet and consequences, including birth defects and toxicity in adults world over.

Marine plastics threaten the existence of birds and wildlife, which are caught up in or killed by consumption. The scale of the problem is huge – one estimate is more than 70 million pounds of plastic are spread throughout the world’s gyres, with a million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die each year from getting tangled up in, and/or eating plastic.

As Co2 in the planet’s atmosphere grows and is absorbed by the seas, ocean acidification increases, damaging marine ecosystems and threatening species and food chains with likely extinctions.

“The trash we throw in our neighbourhood gutter can devastate rare wildlife half a world away”

We have powerful options for rejuvenation and restoration: Real choices in our daily lifestyles and consumer behaviour can employ technology, tools and techniques to drastically reduce energy, materials, chemicals and choose to improve ocean policies, governance, enforcement and resource management. The fundamental challenge is our collective will to act. People around the world remain remarkably, tragically, un-informed and un-engaged, and most people have little direct contact with the ocean.

Trip Options & Rates

Awards & Accreditations

2010 Practical Boat Owner Green Award - Winner

Minimum age is usually 16 years.
If you represent a group and would like a private trip, get in touch for a bespoke expedition!

Trips include:
- Accommodation nights as per itinerary
- All meals, snacks, and drinks on board
- Sailing instruction
- Safety equipment and foul weather gear

Trip prices exclude:
- Transportation to and from sailing start and end point
- Transportation to and from the boat in port
- Additional nights spent ashore
- Personal expenses while in port
- Travel insurance

All trips have limited availability due to limited number of berths: Sign up quick!

*NB. The top marine conservation trips are: North Pacific Gyre (plastics) and Palmyra Explorer. The North West coast US trips can also offer great marine mammal sightings.
Other legs don't have more formal conservation content, though all trips carry the general ethos and conversations.

Please look into the specific type of visa you need for arriving at the destinations by sea: https://www.projectvisa.com/ or contact to discuss.
You need to have the appropriate paperwork completed before joining the vessel, or you will not be allowed to board. 


March 15 - April 2, 2022 | Palmyra Explorer | Ko Olina Marina, Hawaii - Palmyra - Hawaii | 17 days, 16 nights | $4950
Offshore Passagemaking | Swimming & Snorkeling | Tropical Island Exploration

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean & IYT MOY Unlimited qualifying voyage: contact to discuss.

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Palmyra Explorer Ii | Hawaii – Palmyra – Kiritimati

Palmyra Atoll is a relatively new National Wildlife Refuge within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, with the only way to visit this spectacular place by sea. On both previous visits in 2019 and 2021 the general consensus among those on board was that they could never go snorkelling anywhere else again, as anything would pale in comparison. At the request of the refuge, the group size is limited for this trip, so it will really be an intimate experience.

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This trip is a blast – leave from Oahu for a few days of power reaching in the trades before negotiating the ITCZ, also known as the Doldrums! Squalls and unsettled weather abound, but the rewards for careful boat handling are beautiful sunsets, rainbows, and the satisfaction of sailing fast in tough conditions.

2019 was the first ecotourism visit to Palmyra since it became a National Wildlife Refuge, and it was extraordinary! Never such a beautiful and healthy reef! Almost anywhere else you go will be spoiled for you after this visit. This is really something special, and the only way to visit is by sea. Palmyra was a US naval base in World War II, the sight of several failed copra plantations, and the destination of many adventurers and dreamers up through the 90s. Since then, Palmyra has been jointly managed by the Nature Conservancy and US Fish & Wildlife service, who are doing an amazing job maintaining it as a research station and restoring native Pacific atoll ecosystems to the island. This visit is dependent upon a permit which won’t be issued until the day of departing Hawaii, however obtaining it is expected. Staff from Fish & Wildlife must also be on island during the visit.

This trip will not include any diving, as the refuge doesn’t allow it, but all of the sites are just as good or better without all the extra gear.

Covid: Protocol information is included in the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Connections: Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is about a 30 minute drive from Ko Olina. Join the boat in Ko Olina between 1500-1700 on the first day. You will depart the boat in Ko’Olina at 0900 on the last day. Because weather can be unsettled in the central pacific in August, some cushion is built into the schedule – it is possible that Sea Dragon will be back in Hawaii earlier, but you are welcome to stay on board, or depart once the vessel has finished entrance formalities.

Passport & Visas: All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/ from Kiribati and the USA.


June 18 - July 9, 2022 | North Pacific Gyre | Ko Olina Marina, Oahu, Hawaii – Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | 20 days, 19 nights | $4950 Offshore Passagemaking | Ocean Crossing | Plastic Pollution
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean & IYT MOY Unlimited qualifying voyage: contact to discuss.

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Cross the North Pacific and sail through the North Pacific Gyre! If you’re more interested in seeing the problem of plastic pollution for yourself, you’ll go right through the heart of the garbage patch. There’ll be educational manta trawls for micro-plastic pollution, as well as documenting and observing larger debris. And you may be able to take home your own sample of mid-ocean plastics from the trawl efforts. If you’re looking to test your mettle on an ocean crossing that’s a bit more rugged, this is the voyage for you.

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Encounter a little bit of everything: warm, fast, close reaching in the tradewinds out of Hawaii and the chance for some spectacular mid-ocean swimming under the Pacific High. After a blast north, turn east through the heart of the gyre, before emerging on the backside into northern hemisphere frontal weather for the final push into Victoria.

Start: Ko Olina Marina, Oahu, Hawaii. Join the boat between 1500-1700 on the first day.
End: Victoria, Canada. You will depart the boat at 0900 on the last day.

The actual passage time on this ocean voyage is dependent on the weather. A fast passage could arrive early, the slowest voyage time would be arriving the day before itinerary end date. If arriving early, you are welcome to stay aboard to explore Victoria.

Covid: Protocol information is included in the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Connections: Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is about a 30-minute drive from Ko’Olina. Victoria International Airport is about a 30 minute drive from the harbor. Transportation options direct from the harbor include the Coho Ferry to Port Angeles, WA, the Victoria Clipper Ferry to Seattle, WA, or a seaplane with Harbour Air. You can also head to Sydney, BC, about 30 minutes away, and take the BC Ferries to Tsawassen BC or (fingers crossed) the Washington State Ferry to Anacortes or Friday Harbor WA.

Passport & Visas: All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/from the USA and Mexico. Ensure you have the appropriate paperwork completed before joining the vessel, or you will not be allowed to board.


Jul 21 - Aug 10, 2022 | Not a Race to Alaska | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada – Ketchikan, Alaska | 20 days, 19 nights | $3950
Focus: Coastal Cruising | Introduction to Sailing | Coastal Exploration

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Join in the height of summer to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Visit Canada’s Gulf Islands on the way north to Alaska! Hike, explore some of the beautiful towns of the region, and keep a sharp lookout for wildlife. Last year we saw humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, and seals. Navigate the famed tide rips and channels of the inside passage before crossing Queen Charlotte Sound and explore the Haida Gwaii before arriving in Ketchikan. If you’re interested in sailing but not sure if open ocean voyages might be too intense, this trip is a good fit.

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Learn the basics of sailing Sea Dragon while spending every night on anchor, day sailing and travelling in relatively flat water

Start: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. You will join the boat between 1500-1700 on the first day.

End: Ketchikan, Alaska. You will depart the boat at 0900 on the last day.

Covid: Protocol information is included in the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Connections: There are numerous ferries connecting Victoria to Seattle, Vancouver, and Tsawassen. You can also travel via seaplane from Vancouver, or fly to Victoria International Airport, YYJ, which is about a 20-minute drive north of the city. The Ketchikan International Airport, KTN, is just across the water from Ketchikan if you want to fly home. If you haven’t had enough boat time, you can board the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry from Ketchikan back to Bellingham.

Passport & Visas: All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/ from the USA and Canada. Please note that many nationalities which can enter the US via cruise ship or airplane on the ESTA waiver program cannot do so on a private vessel. If you are not a citizen of the US, Canada, or Bermuda you will likely need a B1/B2 visa for this voyage. If you do not have a B1/B2, please contact us to discuss further before making any travel arrangements or making a deposit. Please note that if you are not a US or Canadian citizen, you will likely need to complete a Canadian ETA prior to traveling. Please ensure you have the appropriate paperwork completed before joining the vessel, or you will not be allowed to board.


Aug 15 – Sept 4, 2022 | The Inside Passage | Ketchikan, Alaska - Coal Harbor Marina, Vancouver, Canada | 20 days, 19 nts | $3950
Focus: Coastal Cruising | Island Exploration | Marine Mammals

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Set out from Ketchikan, Alaska, at the height of the summer season and visit the Haida Gwai, Prince Charlotte Sound, and Desolation Sound before arriving into bustling Vancouver, Canada’s West Coast Metropolis.

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Start: Ketchikan, Alaska. You will join the boat between 1500-1700 on the first day.

End: Coal Harbor Marina, Vancouver, British Columbia. You will depart the boat at 0900 on the last day.

Covid: Protocol information is included in the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Connections: Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) is short ferry ride from town. If you want even more water adventure, you can take the Alaska Marine Highway ferry from Bellingham! Vancouver International (YVR) is about 20 minutes away by car, and very easily accessible by rail.

Passport & Visas: All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/ from the USA and Canada. Please note that if you are not a US or Canadian citizen, you will likely need to complete a Canadian ETA prior to traveling. Please ensure you have the appropriate paperwork completed before joining the vessel.


Sept 10 – Sept 21, 2022 | Gate to Gate | Vancouver, Canada – Sausalito, San Francisco Bay, California | 12 days, 11 nights | $3450
Focus: Coastal Cruising | PNW Exploration | Offshore Passagemaking

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If you’re looking for a taste of the cruising lifestyle, this trip has it all. Spend the first few days inshore exploring Canada’s Gulf Islands and Washington’s Olympic Peninsula while everyone on board gets comfortable with sailing and handling Sea Dragon. Then, head out the Strait of Juan de Fuca into the open sea for an 800 mile passage down the coast to San Francisco. The weather could throw anything, but typically it should be a fast, fun downwind passage off the coast, full of migrating whales and dolphins.

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Start: Coal Harbour, Vancouver, British Columbia. You will join the boat between 1500-1700 on the first day.

End: Sausalito, San Francisco Bay, California. You will depart the boat at 1600 on the last day.

Due to the vagaries of weather in the North Pacific, it may be necessary to adjust the offshore passage timing – arriving early if weather demands departure from the Pacific Northwest early. If arriving early, you are welcome to stay aboard until day of departure to explore San Francisco!

Covid: Protocol information is included in the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Connections: Vancouver International (YVR) is about 20 minutes away by car and also easily accessible by rail. San Francisco International (SFO) is about 45 minutes by car or 1 hour by bus and train from Sausalito. Oakland International (OAK) is about 1 hour by either car or transit. In addition, Amtrak has connecting service from downtown SF to it’s Emeryville depot, with trains to the rest of the country.

Passport & Visas: All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/ from the USA and Canada. Please note that many nationalities which can enter the US by air on the ESTA visa waiver program need a B1/B2 visa to enter by sea. If you are NOT from the USA, Canada, or Bermuda, you will likely need to get a B1/B2. An ESTA may be acceptable for entry into Washington – please contact us for details. Please note that if you are not a US or Canadian citizen, you will likely need to complete a Canadian ETA prior to traveling.


Sept 29 – Oct 11, 2022 | California Coast | San Francisco – Ensenada, Mexico | 12 days, 11 nights | $3450
Focus: Coastal Cruising | Coastal Exploration | Offshore Sailing

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This trip is a great blend of inshore and offshore adventure. The longest passage is less than 48 hours, but you should get the full offshore experience with strong winds, open ocean exposure and overnight sailing. If you’ve been thinking about one of the longer trips, this is a great trial run. With stops in Monterey and the Channel Islands, you’ll have plenty of shore-side action – towns, wilderness, and everything in between. The final destination, Ensenada, has some favorite things – great hot sauce, great tacos, and the Valle de Guadalupe, home to vineyards that rival Napa in quality. This is the nicest time of year to be in California, so come join this journey down the coast!

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Start: Sausalito, San Francisco, California. You will join the boat between 1500-1700 on the first day.

End: Marina Coral, Ensenada, Mexico. You will depart the boat at 1300 on the last day.

Covid: Protocol information is included in the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Connections: San Francisco International (SFO) is about 45 minutes by car or 1 hour by bus and train from Sausalito. Oakland International (OAK) is about 1 hour by either car or transit. In addition, Amtrak has connecting service from downtown SF to its Emeryville depot, with trains to the rest of the country.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is about a 90-100 minute drive from TIJ, and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) is about a 70 minute drive north. Please be aware that north-bound border crossings can be slow. Hotel Coral can arrange an airport shuttle directly from the hotel to either airport, and Five Star Tours operates regular bus service from Ensenada to downtown San Diego.

Passport & Visas All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/ from the USA and Mexico. Please ensure you have the appropriate paperwork completed before joining the vessel.


Nov 30 - Dec 18, 2021 | Trans- Pacific Voyager | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico – Ko Olina Marina, Hawaii | 19 days, 18 nights | $4950
Focus: Offshore Passagemaking | Ocean Crossing | Sail Training
This trip is an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and IYT MOY Unlimited qualifying voyage – contact to discuss.

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Join aboard Sea Dragon for the classic Pacific crossing and follow the sunset all the way to Ko’Olina Marina, Hawaii! You’ll have plenty of time to practice downwind sail handling, helming, and even some celestial navigation if you’re keen.

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The last time we sailed this voyage we had a grey and fast first week out of Ensenada, beam reaching in the “June Gloom” of the west coast until we reached the trades.

The rest of the voyage was warm and beautiful, with spinnaker sailing in light wind and wing-on-wing running as the trades strengthened. If you’re interested in celestial navigation, this is the best voyage of the season to learn from us or hone your skills – clear skies in the trades and a smooth downwind voyage.

Looking forward to what should be a spectacular ocean crossing – a perfect opportunity to get away from it all and cross the Pacific!

Covid: Protocol information is included in the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Connections: The option of a private shuttle from San Diego to the boat in Ensenada is provided if you would prefer to fly into San Diego instead of finding your own way across the border. Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is about 30 minutes from Ko’Olina, Hawaii.*

Passport & Visas: All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/from Mexico and the USA. Please note that many nationalities which can enter the US by air on the ESTA visa waiver program need a B1/B2 visa to enter by sea. If you are NOT from the USA, Canada, or Bermuda, you will need a B1/B2.


Feb 22 - March 8, 2022 | Pacific Voyager | Kiritimati - Tabuaeran (Fanning) - Ko Olina Marina, Oahu, Hawaii | 14 days, 13 nights | $3450
Offshore Passagemaking | Swimming & Snorkeling | Tropical Island Exploration

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean & IYT MOY Unlimited qualifying voyage: contact to discuss.

PACIFIC VOYAGER I | KIRITIMATI – TABUAERAN – HAWAII

PACIFIC VOYAGER I | KIRITIMATI – TABUAERAN – HAWAII

This trip should have some amazing sailing! A previous trip averaged over 180NM a day on a tight reach north to Hawaii. Depart Kiritimati and sail through the ITCZ to Tabuaeran (Fanning), a remote atoll of Kiribati. Squalls and unsettled weather abound, but the region rewards careful boat handling with beautiful sunsets, rainbows, and the satisfaction of sailing fast in tough conditions.

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If the researchers on Palmyra are “Living the Dream,” the inhabitants of Fanning are living the reality. Approximately 2000 people live on the tiny atoll, which is supplied by ship only a few times a year, and visitors are few. There are charter flights to get here, but they are very unreliable and expensive.

The locals fish, farm, and enjoy life, sailing and racing traditional sailing canoes throughout the lagoon which you’ll explore along with snorkeling missions in surrounding reefs.

After a few days, depart for almost 1000NM of close reaching through the trades. It’ll be fast, furious, and fun sailing until the green mountains of Oahu heave over the horizon to windward. These Central Pacific’s islands are truly remote gems, and the best way to get to them is by sea.

Covid: As of Sept 2021, the borders of Kiribati remain closed. If the border does not reopen, your full fee can be refunded, or switched towards a place on another voyage. Covid Protocol applies.

Connections: Fiji Airways has one flight (FJ823) a week to Kiritimati (CXI) – it departs Hawaii in the morning and lands on Kiritimati that afternoon (Hawaii), +1 (local). Ground transportation to the vessel from the airport will be organised as it must must be pre-arranged - there are no scheduled buses or taxis on the island. Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is about a 30 minute drive from Ko Olina.

Passports & Visas: All crew members will require a passport and visas from their home country that will allow them to travel to/ from Kiribati and the USA. Please note that many nationalities which can enter the US by air on the ESTA visa waiver program need a B1/B2 visa to enter by sea. If you are NOT from the USA, Canada, or Bermuda, you will need to get a B1/B2, an ESTA is NOT acceptable for entry by sea. Please ensure you have the appropriate paperwork completed before joining the vessel, or you will not be allowed to board.


Terms & Conditions

COVID Protocol:

While we can’t guarantee that the protocol will 100% prevent a COVID infection onboard, we are hopeful that with these constraints, it will seriously reduce the risk of the possibility of a serious COVID infection part way, far from advanced medical care. 

Everyone on board the vessel for this trip MUST provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, with the final dose ocurring at least 15 days prior to boarding.

14 days before trip: You agree to take maximum precautions to minimize risk of infection with COVID-19 by following CDC guidelines.

72 Hours Before Boarding: You agree to take a PCR covid test at your own expense. If a testing site is available that can provide results in less than 72 hours, you agree to get tested as close to the date and time of boarding as is consistent with receiving results before boarding.

Day of Arrival at boat:  We will take your temperature and administer a rapid antigen test to you before you come in close contact with the rest of the crew. With proof of vaccination, proof of a negative PCR result, a temperature of under 100.4 F, and a negative rapid test, you will be able to board Sea Dragon. Once everyone is on board, we will fall into the normal routine for trip operations. We’ll become a “bubble” with no masks required on board. You’ll choose your bunk, we’ll have a group dinner on board and go through safety briefings for departure. 

In the event that you do not provide proof of vaccination, test positive on either the PCR test or your pre-boarding rapid test, or have a fever, you will not be allowed aboard the vessel, and we will be happy to transfer your payment to a trip of your choosing at a later date.

If the trip is cancelled due to a crew member testing positive on a rapid test in Ensenada before departure to sea, we will be happy to transfer your payment to a trip of your choosing at a later date or refund your money.

- Deposit is usually $500 non-refundable as per crew contract. However this is transferable or refundable in the event of forced cancellation due to COVID19.
- Cross-border trips require a passport with at least 6 months validity and potentially visas from your home country.
- Many nationalities which can enter the US by air on the ESTA visa waiver program need a B1/B2 visa to enter by sea (likely if you are NOT from USA, Canada or Bermuda).
- You must have appropriate paperwork completed before joining the vessel, or you will not be allowed to board.
- You are responsible for ensuring that you have insurance to cover shore-based medical treatment, rescue, and medical evacuation if required. You may want to check with your provider to ensure you will be covered for offshore sailing and in international waters (if applicable to your expedition) and cover for medical emergency.
- Full terms and conditions supplied upon booking.