Pacific Ocean

Answer the call of the fabled South Seas and explore the exotic allure that has long drawn the hearts and minds of sailors and voyagers across the world.

Thai arrival rules repealed

As of 1 July 2022, big changes are coming to yacht entry rules for Thailand.

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Thailand relaxes arrivals

A visa free exemption for international arrivals into Thailand has been...

Heading South

As bold as our journeys may seem to us, they have been undertaken before, and...

CURRENT NEWS

What you need to know about the countries you want to visit, the regulations and changes that affect our industry, and all the latest developments in technology.

Thai arrival rules repealed

As of 1 July 2022, big changes are coming to yacht entry rules for Thailand.

  • 28 June 2022

Thailand relaxes arrivals

A visa free exemption for international arrivals into Thailand has been proposed.

  • 17 June 2022

Border updates: Pacific

Arguably the best place to be during a pandemic is on a yacht, though navigating the border...

  • 4 January 2022

Across the Pacific

Regan and Sandra Fleming took their son out of the classroom and enrolled him in the school of...

  • 29 June 2020
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CAPTAIN'S LOG

Firsthand knowledge on each destination from those who have been before – essential reading for anyone embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

Mana runs deep

For 15 years, M/Y Silentworld has returned to the islands of French Polynesia to soak up not just...

  • 21 July 2021

Pacific crossing

Crossing the South Pacific is a dream of many, yet one that is not short on challenges for everyday...

  • 23 September 2021

Blue Lanes cruising

Fiji's Blue Lanes initiative has been a saviour for a country so reliant on tourism for economic...

  • 20 August 2020

The adventure that is GSR

Fleet Captain Mike Gregory reveals what you need to know about the journey of a lifetime –...

  • 13 September 2021

Escape to the Kingdom of Tonga

Less developed than some of its South Pacific neighbours, the island nation of Tonga promises...

  • 28 November 2019

Paradise found

Film-set famous for its blue lagoons, overwater bungalows and pristine coral reefs, French Polynesia...

  • 28 November 2019

Diving in Palau

The Pacific is famous for the tropical beauty of its islands, yet Palau in Micronesia still...

  • 2 April 2019

The Land of Eternal Spring

In New Caledonia, UNESCO-listed lagoons dotted with tropical islands are encircled by the...

  • 28 November 2019
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DESTINATIONS

The ocean is meant to be explored. Discover pristine, perfect and sometimes surprising locations and get to know the Great Southern Route in your own time.

Fact file: Fiji

Fiji occupies an archipelago of 330 islands, ranging from coral atolls to large volcanic islands,...

  • 1 August 2020

Halcyon days

Nestled between the popular Mamanuca Islands and the majestic Yasawa Islands in Fiji lies Vomo...

  • 14 September 2021

All’s well aboard Dardanella

Discover wellness on board Dardanella in French Polynesia – it's the perfect panacea to the...

  • 4 January 2022

Welcome to the Pacific

Scattered through millions of sea miles like emeralds, coral atolls appear with their...

  • 28 November 2019

Nature’s holy grail

For the nature-lover, the Galápagos Islands are possibly the most thrilling place on earth. On...

  • 15 September 2021

The archipelago of happiness

Travel writer Paul Theroux titled his South Pacific sojourn The Happy Isles of Oceania, and the...

  • 28 November 2019

Expect the unexpected

Far off the beaten track, wild and spectacular Papua New Guinea remains largely undiscovered by...

  • 28 November 2019
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FEATURED

All the articles, inspiration and information you need to research the Great Southern Route and plan an unforgettable journey.

Heading South

As bold as our journeys may seem to us, they have been undertaken before, and we can learn and...

  • 16 September 2021

Cruising with a conscience

Whether supplying disaster relief in times of crisis, making culturally sensitive donations or...

  • 1 April 2021

Sea change

While COVID-19 has seen a global pause on just about everything, surprisingly, it has barely...

  • 6 April 2021

Fuelling in the South Pacific

After five successful crossings of the South Pacific, one with a 60-foot game boat in convoy, John...

  • 16 April 2021

Seasonal weather

Picking out destinations to visit in the Pacific Ocean or the Indian Ocean is relatively easy,...

  • 22 July 2020

Golden age

Growing numbers of yacht enthusiasts are departing the crowded anchorages of the Mediterranean and...

  • 5 August 2020

Sacred ground

The Asmat Hill Tribe, an ethnic group residing in the Papua province of Indonesia, inhabit a...

  • 21 July 2020
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