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Instead of getting on board a Qantas or SAA plane, why not rather take a 16 day blissful cruise from Cape Town to Perth - no cramped little seat, rather pure luxury and leisure. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is departing Cape Town on the 27th January 2018, and arriving in Perth on the 12th February 2018; stopping at PE, Reunion and Mauritius on its way to Perth.

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Alternatively, if that's too early for you, you can enjoy a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth from Cape Town to Perth, from the 19th January 2019 until the 4th February 2019.

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How to Get to Australia without Flying

How to get to Australia without flying? Despite its remote location, it is possible to travel to Australia by ship.

In this guide, I’m going through different ways of traveling to Australia without flying. The guide covers flightless routes to Australia from four different continents:

• America to Australia
• Asia to Australia
• Europe to Australia
• Africa to Australia

In these sections, I’ll explain how to get to Australia without flying on freighters, sailboats, and cruise ships.

1. How to Get from America to Australia without flying

How can i get to australia without flying from america.

To travel from the United States – or other parts of America – to Australia, you need to cross the Pacific. There are many ways to do that.

How long does it take to travel from America to Australia on a ship?

Freighter trips and other cruises from the US West Coast to Australia take around three weeks. A journey from Vancouver, Canada, takes a week longer.

I have answered this question more thoroughly in my article “ How Long Does It Take a Cargo Ship to Cross the Pacific “.

And what about sailing?

According to Life of Sailing , sailing from California to Australia takes around 45-60 days. You can expect a similar duration if you start your trip in Central America.

Direct sailing from South America to Australia is far less common. As the world spins, the trade winds around the equator – where Central America is located – blow west. If you head further south, you can expect harsher weather and an opposing wind.

Can I travel from America to Australia on a cargo ship?

Yes, you can! Freighter travel is an interesting and nearly CO2 neutral way of travel . Traveling on a cargo ship usually costs around 100-150 US dollars or euros per day. The price includes all meals and accommodation.

To book a freighter cruise, you can contact a freighter travel agency such as Cargo Ship Voyages , FreighterCruises.com , Freighter Travel (NZ) , or Slowtravel .

However, note that the global COVID pandemic has affected freighter travel. At the time of writing (early 2023), many cargo ships were not taking passengers, and I was unable to find available freighter voyages between the two continents.

In the past, though, passengers were able to travel from Oakland, California, to Sydney, Australia, with a stop in New Zealand on the way. The journey took around 25 days and cost ~2600 US dollars or euros.

I know about the route because I’ve used it myself.

I traveled from New Zealand to the United States on a freighter during my mostly flightless 2-year trip around the world . You can read more about that voyage in the blog post “ Crossing the Pacific – My Cargo Ship Travel Experience “.

How can I sail from America to Australia?

I am not a sailor, so I’m relying on information from other sources. For more details, check out the following guides:

• How Long Does it Take to Sail Across the Pacific? (Improvesailing.com)
• How to Sail from California to Australia (Lifeofsailing.com)
• Trans Pacific (World Cruising Wiki)

According to experts, the best time to sail from America to Australia is from February to June. This will help you avoid the cyclone season that runs in the South Pacific from November to April.

Popular starting points in America include the Panama Canal, Puerto Vallarta in Mexico and San Francisco or Los Angeles in California. Parts of the most popular passage are also known as Coconut Milk Run or Pacific Puddle Jump . Crossing the Pacific on a sailboat takes around 10-20 weeks.

Common stops along the way include Hawaii, Fiji, and different island countries of the South Pacific. 

I don’t own a sailboat. What can I do?

Even if you don’t own a sailboat, you can join someone else’s boat to cross the Pacific. Websites such as Find a Crew and CrewSeekers connect captains with crewmates who are willing to work in exchange for the passage.

Especially on such a long journey, many captains prefer people with experience. If you want, you can take a sailing course or try a shorter trip before the larger undertaking. You can also try splitting your journey into multiple parts.

Can I travel from America to Australia on a cruise ship?

Yes, you can travel from America to Australia on a cruise ship. At the time of writing, the website Seascanner listed 22 cruises from the Americas to Australia . However, some of those cruises depart from Hawaii or take a detour in Asia.

A vast majority of the cruises departed from the United States. Three cruises start their voyage in Vancouver, Canada. Only one of the available cruises departs from South America. The MSC Magnifica cruise ship begins its journey from Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the east coast of South America.

That journey takes 51 days and costs over 12,000 dollars. If possible, you could save time and money by joining the cruise later in South America. The most direct cruises from America to Australia take 21-26 days.

Is going on a cruise better than flying?

If you avoid flying for environmental reasons, you should know that cruises tend to cause more emissions than flights . If you’re worried about the carbon footprint of your travels, you may consider compensating the damage.

Carbon offsetting isn’t very effective , so it’s better to support initiatives suggested by Giving Green instead. For example, you can donate 10% of your ticket price to a high-impact organization.

2. How to Travel from Asia to Australia by Ship

Can i get to australia on a ship from asia.

Yes, you can. If you want to get to Australia from another continent without flying, Asia is the closest point of departure for ships and boats. Still, traveling from Asia to Australia on a ship is not as simple as one might hope.

Are there any direct ferries from Asia to Australia?

If you look at the map, you’ll notice that parts of Indonesia, Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea are fairly close from the northern coast of Australia.

Darwin, the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory, lies only 600 kilometers (~400 miles) away from Timor Leste. The distance between Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, and the northernmost point of mainland Australia is 500 kilometers (~300 miles).

But despite some short distances, there are no regular ferries from Asia to Australia. There are many logical reasons for this.

First of all, Australia’s Northern Territory and the closest parts of Southeast Asia are not very densely populated or popular with tourists. With little interaction, there is no reason for ferries in the area. Australia’s tight border control may have an impact, too.

Can I travel from Bali to Australia on a boat? 

The island of Bali, Indonesia, is popular with Australian tourists and other travelers. Still, there are no direct ferries between Bali and Australia.

Here’s an example of an online thread where someone asks about flightless connections between Indonesia and Australia. As an answer, they got over 60 replies with tons of trolling and ridicule but very little help. You can take that as a no.

However, some cruises from Asia to Australia make a stop in Bali. I’ve written more about these cruises at the end of this section. 

If you’re very lucky, you might be able to find a sailboat on Findacrew.net that you could join. Armin from easybackpacker.com did this in 2012. According to him, the journey takes around two weeks.

If you’re not strictly flightless but want to minimize flying, you can catch a plane from Bali or to Darwin. This is what I did during my trip around the world. For an even shorter flight, take a direct 700 kilometer flight from Dili in Timor Leste to Darwin.

How can I travel from Darwin to other parts of Australia?

From Darwin, you can continue your journey on Greyhound long-distance coaches or The Ghan train service . Just note that the distances from Darwin are very, very long.

A coach trip from Darwin to Alice Springs in Central Australia – and close to Uluru – takes 18 hours. If you continue your journey to Adelaide in South Australia, the ride takes twice as long.

The touristy Ghan train offers a more comfortable yet slower and more expensive journey: it takes three days and two nights to travel from Darwin to Adelaide on rails.

Traveling from Indonesia to Australia by sea is very difficult. Luckily there are other ways to reach Australia without flying.

Som how can I get to Australia without flying from Asia?

To travel from Asia to Australia without flying, you have three basic options: cargo ships, cruises, and boats. All methods work, but don’t be surprised by the long travel times – most ships arrive in the big cities in the east of Australia, increasing the distance.

Traveling from Asia to Australia on a cargo ship

If you want to leave Asia on a freighter, Singapore is one of the best starting points. Still, it is not the only one, and you can hop on a freighter to Australia in my ports on the Pacific coast of Asia. Here are a few possible routes:

• Singapore to Fremantle (Western Australia), 9 days, ~1100 euros
• Singapore to Brisbane, 13 days, ~1700 euros
• Osaka (Japan) to Melbourne, 23 days, ~3000 euros

The fastest freighters from Asia to Australia take around 9-12 days. Most freighters make several stops in Asia and Australia, allowing you to extend your trip on both ends. On average, freighter trips cost 100-150 US dollars or euros per day, including meals and your own cabin.

Cruises from Asia to Australia

And of course, cruise ships also venture from Asia to Australia. Out of the 16 cruises that I found , 15 leave from Singapore. The last one leaves from the Philippines. The fastest cruises from Singapore to Australia take a bit more than a week with prices starting from 2,000 euros.

However, some of these cruises stop in Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia, along the way. If hopping on board in the middle of the cruise is possible, One could travel from Bali to Perth, Western Australia, in as little as four days.

Sailing from Asia to Australia

Joining a sailboat to travel from Asia to Australia is an option too. However, it is not the most common route. Popular ports of departure might include Singapore and Bali.

At the time of writing, only one crew on Findacrew.net was looking for crewmembers to sail from Asia to Australia. In that case, they were traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to Australia as a part of their world tour.

In 2011, Armin from Easybackpacker.com wrote a short guide about traveling from Asia to Australia on a boat. He was finally able to do it himself, although he makes it clear that finding such boats isn’t as easy as one might hope.

3. How to Get from Europe to Australia without Flying

Can i take a ship from europe to australia.

Yes, you can – though it is a long journey. A freighter journey from London to Melbourne takes 45 days and costs 4,500-6,000 euros. For a shorter journey, you can hop aboard in Italy or somewhere else around the Mediterranean. Such change can save over two weeks of travel time – and cut the costs by over 30 %.

What about sailing from Europe to Australia?

That’s an option, too, though it’s a long way. In that case, you’d most likely sail across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, cross the Panama Canal and finally sail across the Pacific. Here’s one story about such a journey. Sailing from Europe to Australia this way would require a minimum of two months.

And are there any cruises from Europe to Australia?

Yes, there are! At the time of writing, Seascanner lists 11 cruises from Europe to Australia . These cruises leave from England, Germany, and Spain. The shortest journeys take about a month and cost around 8,000 euros or US dollars per cabin.

Can I go from Europe to Australia through Asia or America?

Yes, of course. In that case, you can start with one of my two other flightless travel guides:

• How to Get from Europe to America by Ship
• How to Get from Europe to Asia by Train (+ More Flightless Routes)

Those two guides offer ideas for the first leg of the trip. After reaching your continent of choice, you can continue your journey as described in the first parts of this travel guide.

4. How to Get to Australia without Flying from Africa

How to get to australia without flying from africa.

It is possible to get from Africa to Australia on a boat or a ship. However, such journeys are not very popular. In most cases, it’s better to start your journey in South Africa.

Here’s more information about sailing routes, cruises and freighter routes from Africa to Australia.

How to sail from Africa to Australia

To sail from Africa to Australia, you need to cross the Indian Ocean. Unfortunately the trade winds near the equator work against you as they push from east to west. Because of this, it’s best to start in southern Africa and sail a southern – and colder – route.

The World Cruising Wiki has some more information about sailing from South Africa to Australia.

Are there any cruises from Africa to Australia?

There are not many cruises from Africa to Australia. Website Seascanner lists two cruises from Africa to the Land Down Under. The cruises start in Cape Town and reach Perth in Western Australia in seven days. Cabins start at around 4,700 euros.

Traveling from Africa on a freighter

It might be possible to take a cargo ship voyage from Africa to Australia. However, there’s little information available about such journeys. If any voyages are available, they would most likely leave from Cape Town or Durban in South Africa.

The container ship I mentioned in the European section above makes stops in Egypt, Mauritius, and Réunion. However, no embarking is allowed on Egypt, and the island nations of Mauritius and Réunion are far away from continental Africa.

You can, however, reach Australia with a combination of a cruise and a freighter. According to some sources , a cruise from Cape Town to Mauritius takes four days if available. From Mauritius, you can take a freighter to Australia and reach Sydney in 15 days.

How to Get to Australia without flying

In this guide, I have explained how to get to Australia without flying from different parts of the world. The ocean travel guide is not comprehensive, and it’s based on multiple online sources. Some of the information might be outdated or wrong, so check the facts before you go.

I haven’t listed all possible routes to Australia. Most importantly, I didn’t write full sections about departing from New Zealand and Oceania. Here are short summaries about these routes:

Traveling from New Zealand and Oceania to Australia by Boat

There haven’t been frequent passenger ferries between Australia and New Zealand since the 1960s. Luckily cruises , sailboats and freighters travel between the nations.

In the case of Oceania, you might be able to hitch a ride on a sailboat if you place a message on the notice board of a local sailing club. I did this in the Royal Suva Yacht Club in Fiji, and I was offered a journey to Australia.

(Unfortunately I was heading to New Zealand, so I had to pass the offer.)

I hope the article has given you a sufficient overview of flightless travel to Australia. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask them in the comment section below!

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During the first week, you’ll also have your first lectures for each of the four college-level courses. While the structure of the syllabi might look familiar, you’ll quickly find that learning from the deck of a boat couldn’t be more different.

Exploring the Underwater Realm

10-15 dives.

This journey frontloads as much diving as possible towards the beginning of the trip where you’ll sail over some of the most pristine reefs our planet has left. If you’re new to diving, you’ll earn the PADI Open Water Dive Certification as well as the Advanced Open Water Dive Certification.

Depending on time, conditions and student interest, many groups also earn the PADI Rescue Diver certification. If you’re already an experienced diver, you can work all the way up to the professional Divemaster certification. If you feel that scuba diving is a passion, this is definitely the voyage to consider.

Anchors Down – Komodo, Indonesia

This island may be best known for the dragons that rule it without competition but it’s the saturated colors you’ll find exploring this place that will stick with you. Jade sloping hills fade seamlessly into the pink sands that lead to the red coral and endless indigo sea. As you become more comfortable with being underwater, the steep reefs and abundant wildlife of Komodo will continue to astonish on certification and fun dives. No visit would be complete without a visit to the fishing village of Kampung Komodo or a hike to the islands in search of dragons.

>Next stop: Gili Islands

The gili islands.

No cars, no motorcycles, and no roads – the Gili islands are an increasingly world-renowned destination for those looking for the perfect island getaway. The shallow turquoise water over white sand is the ideal place for open water divers to take their first breaths underwater and those with previous experience to refresh their memory. Paradise is just a stepping stone between passages so soak it in with some time on shore and flips off the beam.

>Next stop: Bali

The otherworldly nature of the Balinese landscape is mirrored and perhaps magnified by the heavily spiritual and joyful culture and customs of its people. You’ll be caught up in the whirlwind that is Balinese daily life by venturing into some of the island’s most iconic temples and participating in the otherworldly firedances performed island-wide. Bali is also a world famous destination for surfers of all skill levels – you’ll take a lesson and have a chance to hang ten on the world famous Kuta Beach.

>Next stop: Christmas Island

Christmas island.

Although this remote island is under the jurisdiction of Australia, it seems more realistic to say that the migration of the island’s red crab population has more control over the daily lives of its inhabitants. This volcanic island boasts high plateaus, canopied rainforests, and cliffs that fall freely to the reef system that surrounds it completely. We’ll pack three dives including your first night dive into our time here as you and your crew work towards your advanced certifications and specialties.

>Next stop: Cocos (Keeling)

Cocos (keeling).

Few people have heard of the Cocos islands and even fewer have had the pleasure of visiting but the loss is truly theirs. A daunting 2-day journey from mainland Australia, these coral atolls that inspired Darwin’s theory of island formation are said to be the holy grail of remote wonderlands. You’ll have a proper goodbye to this region of the world before setting out across the Indian ocean, with picturesque beach barbecues, a boom swing, and snorkeling that has to be seen to be believed.

>Next stop: Mauritius

Cultural exchange, connecting people with places.

In some ports of call, locals will hardly bat an eyelash when a white schooner with 31 souls drops anchor in their harbor. Larger cities and resort hubs are accustomed to a degree of transience with up to thousands of foreigners flowing through their streets in a single day. On the flip side, much of the Indian Ocean is out of the way and rarely visited.

As a result, the farther you sail from civilization the more you’ll find the people to be welcoming, cheerful and unfailingly obliging. Whether it’s picking up a beach soccer game with local kids in Durban or lending a hand to the aborigines in the Tiwi islands – you’ll find meaningful connections every step of the way.

Rite of Passage

Sailing without seeing land.

One unique aspect of this journey is that the passages get longer as you move towards your final destination. We’ll follow in the wake of Captain Cook’s first European expedition through this part of the world with stops that look as pristine as they did centuries ago.

As we turn our bow to the southwest outside of Indonesia, the rhythm of the trip shifts. With the fundamental knowledge in place, we now embark on the next phase of the expedition. Days are no longer split between day and night, but rather between on and off watch. You’ll be an integral part of a watch team sharing the responsibility of navigation, bow watch, engine checks, sail trim and steering the ship to its next port.

Anchors Down – Mauritius

Mark Twain once said, “Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius…” After roughly 14 days of exhilarating downwind sailing over rolling seas, you’ll find that this wildlife refuge is the perfect place to find your shore legs again. You’ll get one last taste of tropical diving and discover the island’s seemingly limitless ecosystem in days of exploring the abundant wildlife, lush highlands, and eclectic cuisine.

>Next stop: South Africa

Richard’s bay, south africa.

You will feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment when you finally step foot on the mainland of Africa – take a deep breath, you’ve just crossed an ocean! Okay now get going, there’s so much to experience! Your first stop in South Africa will include a Safari tour of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, shore time, and maybe a chance to catch a rugby or cricket game. You’ll also get a chance to supplement your Marine biology classes with a hands-on shark dissection.

>Next stop: Durban

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With the wind and current coming from the bow, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to seek shelter on shore. As South Africa’s third largest city, metropolitan Durban is a brilliant cacophony of colonial architecture retaliating against art deco buildings which contrast with the contemporary waterfront. You’ll wait for a break in the weather by reconnecting with home, catching some rays on the beach, and exploring the street markets in this fast-paced international city.

>Next stop: Cape Town

You’ll feel excitement and nostalgia as you dock Argo for the last time after rounding the Cape of Good Hope. In the shadow of the iconic Table Mountain, you’ll soak in the last moments as a full crew and reflect on how far you have come together. A picturesque hike up the Lion’s Head and an excursion to “penguin beach” at cape point are essential to any Cape Town visit. During the final night out on the V&A waterfront you’ll realize that while the places have been amazing, it’s been the people you met along the way that have made the trip so life-changing.

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Vocational certifications.

Depending upon previous experience, students will have the opportunity to complete a number of the following certifications during their voyage.

Scuba Certifications

Open Water Diver Advanced Open Water Diver Rescue Diver Divemaster Learn more about scuba  

Sailing Certifications

International Crew VHF Operator Navigation Master Master of Yachts 200 Ton Offshore Theory Learn more about sailing

Emergency First Response - First Aid & CPR

Need To Know

Our 90-day Global Sea|mester Voyages offer the most comprehensive experience in terms of the geographical area covered and both academic and vocational classes and certifications earned. During the program, up to 12 academic credits are offered for the Seamanship, Student Leadership, Oceanography, and Marine Biology classes taught aboard. In addition, there are several vocational courses offered for those looking to further their professional development in the maritime industry. For more information on our classes, please visit our academics page.

None at all. All you need is a great attitude and a willingness to fully participate in every aspect of the experience.

Six professional staff members live aboard full-time. There will be the Skipper, the First and Second Mate and two Marine Biologists (who are typically scuba diving instructors) and a sixth staff member who could also be an EMT or someone with other special skills. Take a look through our team page for more information.

Meet our team

In northern Australia and Bali, we’ll be experiencing spring and early summer conditions which should be very stable and pleasant. It is likely that we will see varying tropical weather conditions during our westbound offshore crossings to Africa. Once in South Africa, we will sail in cooler weather with highs in the mid 60’s and upper 70’s (degrees fahrenheit).

When we are ashore or close at anchor there will be plenty of opportunities to communicate with friends and family at home. That said, while aboard we have guidelines as to when it is appropriate to use your personal communications devices. The environment we strive to create relies heavily on each individual remaining focused on the group and our experience. Being tied to the modern world of “instant communications” can, in certain circumstances, be a hindrance to the personal and group processes aboard.

Cell Phones: Check with your provider before you go, but so long as you have a sim card, your cell phone will likely work in most global locations.

Internet: While our vessels are not wifi equipped, another way to communicate is by email, text, Facetime or Skype using shore side internet. The internet is often free or available to purchase in most of the locations that we visit.

Both on the vessel and ashore, the answer is up to you. The vast majority of the meals during your trip are prepared and eaten aboard. For meals aboard, each person on the crew takes a turn as head chef to plan and cook the meals for an entire day with the help of another person acting as sous-chef. We all work to stay within a budget, with both students and staff responsible for stocking the vessels. We endeavor to accommodate everyone aboard while providing what any alumni will tell you, was a great dining adventure. During your free time ashore you will have the opportunity to eat more adventurously. With the voyage starting in Australia we’re sure that you’ll have the opportunity to throw a few shrimps on the barbie before heading out. Once across the Indian Ocean, the African influence will be in full force with Biltong jerky being a favorite snack on the last trip Argo made to South Africa.

Sea|mester students range in age from 18 through to about 22. Average age is right around 20, yet this can change from voyage to voyage. Give a call through to the office if you are interested in learning more about the student crew.

Nitty Gritty

Students come from all over the world, so coordinated travel is vital..

You can choose to book on your own, yet we suggest that you start by requesting a quote from one of our recommended travel partners as they will provide you with service on-beyond an online booking service or search engine.

This voyage is scheduled to:

• Start in Darwin, Australia (airport code DRW)
• End in Cape Town, South Africa (airport code CPT)

When booking travel, students should be aware that the program start date is the date upon which students should arrive aboard the vessel. The program end date is the date on which students should depart the vessel and start their travel home.

Recommended Travel Agents

a. TRC Travel Center

Leah Hernandez is our primary travel coordinator, and she works for a company called TRC Travel Center. Leah obtains great fares and provides close monitoring and assistance on travel days in case of flight difficulties. Leah will also maintain your flight details in the Student Portal on your behalf, ensuring their accuracy in the event of flight changes. Connect with Leah – Phone: +1.281.528.7727 (9am – 5pm Central Time) Email: [email protected]

b. Global Marine Travel

An alternative is to contact Global Marine Travel (GMT) to request a quote for a “Marine Fare” ticket. Marine Fares may be cheaper or more expensive than a regular fare, but in most cases will be more flexible should you need to change your ticket and will include the provision for a larger number of checked bags. Do the research to figure out which ticket suits you best. Connect with GMT – Phone: +1.954.761.9595 (24hrs) Email: [email protected]

When contacting GMT, you will need to reference the following:

• Organizational Name: Global Expeditions Group
• Vessel Name (select): Ocean Star, Argo or Vela
• Vessel Registry: British Virgin Islands

c. Other Booking Options – Air Miles & Self Booking

We cannot be responsible for coordinating flights booked in this way, so please ensure that you are booking the correct itinerary (dates/destination) before purchasing a ticket online or through a source other than our recommended travel partners. If you have any questions regarding the date or time of arrival for your voyage, please call us to confirm any proposed flight itinerary before you book it. Once booked, you will be required to enter, then maintain accurate flight details in the relevant section of the Student Portal.

Your passport’s expiration date is of utmost importance to the immigration officials in the countries we visit. Each government mandates a “minimum validity,” with many using a six-month rule, meaning that the visitor’s passport must remain valid for six (6) months AFTER the last day of travel in that country. A few nations have more lenient minimum validity rules, but since we typically visit multiple countries throughout the voyage, meeting the six-month standard is compulsory in most cases. If your passport expires sooner than six months after the final day of your program, we recommend that you talk to the passport office about their backlog and renewal timeframe. You may also contact our office to learn more about whether you would be able to travel on a passport that expires earlier than six months after your trip ends.

US Citizens: Those traveling on a US passport rarely need to apply for specific country visas in advance of the program. In certain circumstances, we are required to process a vessel cruising permit or visitation visa on your behalf before the trip. If this is the case, we’ll let you know in advance whether there are any steps that we need you to take.

Students traveling on non-U.S. passports: Aside from needing a valid US ESTA to transit through the United States (if applicable), students traveling on a Canadian or an EU passport rarely need to apply for any other specific country visas in advance of the program. Learn more about the ESTA requirements, and whether this applies to you here – https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ .

Citizens of Asian, African, and South American nations may need to apply for specific visas. Since we cannot apply for visas on your behalf, you must take the following steps as soon as you can.

• Contact our office and request a definitive list of the countries we will visit on the voyage. Please do not rely on the sample itineraries listed on our website.
• Verify visa requirements for your nationality by contacting the local embassy or consulate for these destination countries.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

We do not currently require proof of vaccination in order to enroll.

Other Immunizations

We know that each individual has unique medical considerations and understand that families have varying opinions on immunizations as a whole. While we are not physicians and cannot provide official or specific medical advice, we recommend that you talk with your healthcare provider to discuss the trip and check that all standard immunizations and boosters are up to date.

The CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website at www.cdc.gov contains an excellent section that focuses on Travelers’ Health. This is a useful resource as you consider which precautions you might want to take. When completing your research, bear in mind that your voyage is almost 100% coastal. Many of the CDC’s recommendations are specific to agricultural or rural areas or regions within the country which we do not visit.

Sea|mester tuition includes the following:

• Sea|mester academic instruction for the applicable courses offered during the voyage
• University of South Florida (USF) academic credit for all academic classes offered during the program.
• Full room and board
• All group excursions, field trips and destination-focused educational experiences
• Non-professional sailing instruction and certification costs
• Non-professional scuba instruction and certification costs

Not included in the Sea|mester tuition:

• Travel expenses from home to the program (flights, visas, ferry, taxi, baggage, taxes, etc.)
• Required International SOS and MedAire membership & emergency evacuation insurance. (20-day voyages = $100 | 40-day voyages = $175 | 80 & 90-day voyages = $250) LEARN MORE >
• Vaccinations (if required/selected)
• In-country COVID-19 testing fees – Dependent on voyage itinerary and individual country health requirements. Expect $200 to $500 USD.
• PADI required course books and materials
• Personal spending money
• Travel & Tuition Protection insurance – LEARN MORE >

Though the fundamentals of our voyages do not change, specific logistics evolve over time and can be subject to change based on any number of factors, most of which relate directly to risk management planning.

For this reason, the map and voyage timeline portions of this page should give you a basic understanding of the places we’ll go and activities we’ll do, but you should expect your voyage to be unique. If you take a look through the Trip Logs for previous voyages, you’ll see that they can differ significantly.

With that in mind, we encourage all students to “live in the moment” while on the program. Travel, even on organized trips, requires flexibility and a willingness to accept adversity and change. We hope you’ll take the bumps in stride, and enjoy the adventure!

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See also Australia to South Africa .

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Give the best time/s of year for this passage and expected weather conditions.

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• South Africa Maritime Mobile Net - See Cruiser's Nets for details
• Radio Peri-Peri - See Cruiser's Nets for details
• Maritime Mobile Net South East Asia (MMNETSEA) - See Cruiser's Nets for details

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Northern australia via chagos to east africa or northern madagascar.

This route can be undertaken at any time during the S.E trade winds, April to November. In mid ocean, there is a slight favourable current. Stopovers can be made at Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling , both Australian owned. Thence Chagos and the Seychelles , from where a direct course can be made to East Africa , or Madagascar (Nose Be). If closing close to the northern tip of Madagascar , freaky winds, eddies and strong counter currents may be experienced! A direct route can also be sailed from the Seychelles to the Comoros .

South Bound, through the Mozambique Channel to South Africa : This is a pretty straightforward sail, and it would be recommended to be around the middle of the Mozambique Channel , to take full advantage of the strong south flowing Mozambique current, and further south, the Agulhas current. From about mid channel south, winds may be encountered from almost any direction, and south of 25ºS, mostly from the south or north, often reaching gale force.

This area is very hurricane prone during the season, November to April, but very rarely extending beyond 27ºS.

Make approach to your desired destination early, as the Agulhas current can be strong, and if coupled by a strong northerly wind, could make one “overshoot” the destination.

Northern Australia to South Africa, via Mauritius and Reunion

The recommended months to undertake this passage are April or June, to be safely at ones desired destination by the start of the South Indian Ocean cyclone season, mid to end November.

Expect anything from calms to gales, mostly off the stern, on the initial leg, from Australia to Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling . From here onwards, until South of Madagascar , everything is in your favour, a slight current, and pretty consistent trades from the east to south east, sometimes a bit on the brisk side! This strong wind makes the sea lumpy and uncomfortable.

Three lovely and all very different islands can be visited en route: Rodrigues , friendly to the extreme; bustling Mauritius , and the mountainous, very French island of Reunion . It is a very debatable point on how far south of Madagascar to sail?

I have done this trip twice, once very close, within sight of Madagascar at times, but in an almost windless situation. The snag was a slight counter current and a few fishing vessels. I wouldn’t recommend being this close in a fresh wind! The second time I sailed about 150 miles south, encountering a heavy swell from the south, and a few factory ships and their attendant vessels over the shallow banks. I would feel that around 60 –100 miles would be about right, and from that point make a course to north of your destination, ideally either Richards Bay or Durban , to counter the effect of the strong flowing Agulhas current. This strategy also avoids the probability of a strong northerly wind sweeping you south. Watch the barometer, and if it starts falling it means a southwesterly wind is on its way. If it falls rapidly after a northerly, a strong southwesterly is coming, along with a probable increase in wave heights.

Listen to the weather on the net out of South Africa, “Peri–Peri” or “Alistair” on SSB if you have one, otherwise trust your ‘gut’ feel. In an extreme case, very seldom though, a thought would be to run with the wind during its initial strength, seldom lasting more than 10 hours. Info on the sail south around the Cape etc. is available in the Wiki section on South Africa and in the publication - South African Cruising Notes by Tony Herrick. Excerpt from Indian Ocean Crossing Notes - by Tony Herrick .

Also see Ocean Passage Notes, East to West (BethandEvans - .pdf) .

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• Christmas Island
• Cocos Keeling
• East Africa
• Madagascar (Nose Be)

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• Ocean Passage Notes, East to West (BethandEvans - .pdf) .
• Indian Ocean Passage Notes from a cruiser - Recommended reading.
• Cruising Connections, Durban - New & used charts, cruising guides, pilots, flags, etc.
• Indian Ocean Crossing Notes - by Tony Herrick
• Island and Atolls of the Mozambique Channel - by Tony Herrick

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USA to Australia Cruises

There are cruises from the United States to Australia, but there aren't many because it's a long trip. A cruise to Australia is the comfortable and luxurious way to get down under.

US to Australia cruises depart from Los Angeles, Hawaii, Seattle, New York, and San Francisco.

94-day cruise to Australia on Holland America . Round-trip from San Diego (California) to Honolulu (Hawaii), Lahaina (Hawaii), Hilo (Hawaii), Fanning Island (Kiribati), Pago Pago (American Samoa), Apia (Samoa), Suva (Fiji), Lautoka (Fiji), Port Vila (Vanuatu), Noumea (New Calendonia), Brisbane (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia), Townsville (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Darwin (Australia), Komodo Island (Indonesia), Broome (Australia), Exmouth (Australia), Geraldton (Australia), Fremantle (Australia), Albany (Australia), Port Lincoln (Australia), Kangaroo Island (Australia), Adelaide (Australia), Melbourne (Australia), Port Arthur (Australia), Hobart (Australia), Sydney (Australia), Dunedin (New Zealand), Akaroa (New Zealand), Wellington (New Zealand), Napier (New Zealand), Tauranga (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand), Tonga, Niue, Rarotonga, Bora Bora, Huahine, Tahiti, Tuamotu and Nuku Hiva. • 2024 departure: January 3.

55-night cruise to Australia on Cunard Line . One-way from New York to Sydney (Australia). Visit Southampton (England), Lisbon (Portugal), Tenerife (Canary Islands), Walvis Bay (Namibia), Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Durban (South Africa), Le Port (Reunion), Port Louis (Mauritius), Fremantle (Australia), Adelaide (Australia) and Melbourne (Australia). • 2024 departure: January 3.

39-night cruise to Australia on Seabourn . One-way from Los Angeles (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Hilo (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii), Honolulu (Hawaii), Kauai (Hawaii), Fanning Island, Samoa, Pago Pago, Nuku alofa, Russell (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand), Tauranga (New Zealand), Wellington (New Zealand), Picton (New Zealand) and New Plymouth (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: January 11.

26-night cruise to Australia on Princess Cruises . One-way from Los Angeles (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii), Apia (Samoa), Auckland (New Zealand), New Plymouth (New Zealand), Picton (New Zealand) and Dunedin (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: January 18.

25-night cruise to Australia on Cunard Line . One-way from San Francisco (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Apia (Samoa), Suva (Fiji), Auckland (New Zealand), Wellington (New Zealand) and Christchurch (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: February 7.

28-night cruise to Australia on Royal Caribbean . One-way from Los Angeles (California) to Brisbane (Australia). Visit Maui (Hawaii), Kona (Hawaii), Oahu (Hawaii), Moorea, Tahiti, Auckland (New Zealand), Bay of Islands (New Zealand), Sydney (Australia) and Newcastle (Australia). • 2024 departure: February 11.

36-night cruise to Australia on Princess Cruises . One-way from New York to Sydney (Australia). Visit Key West (Florida), the Panama Canal, Manta (Ecuador), Lima (Peru), Pisco (Peru), Easter Island, Tahiti, Moorea, Auckland (New Zealand) and Bay of Islands (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: July 13.

22-night cruise to Australia on Carnival Cruise Line . One-way from Seattle (Washington) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Moorea, Tahiti and Fiji. • 2024 departure: September 19.

31-day cruise to Australia on Princess Cruises . One-way from San Francisco (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Los Angeles (California), Honolulu (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii), Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea (French Polynesia), Bay of Islands (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand), Napier (New Zealand), Wellington (New Zealand) and Picton (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: September 24.

18-night cruise to Australia on Celebrity Cruises . One-way from Honolulu (Hawaii) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Auckland (New Zealand), Tauranga (Australia) and Bay of Islands (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: October 3.

61-night cruise to Australia on Oceania . One-way from Los Angeles (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit San Francisco (California), Astoria (Oregon), Victoria (Canada), Vancouver (Canada), Ketchikan (Alaska), Sitka (Alaska), Seward (Alaska), Kodiak (Alaska), Dutch Harbor (Alaska), Kushiro (Japan), Hakodate (Japan), Miyako (Japan), Oarai (Japan), Tokyo (Japan), Shimizu (Japan), Kyoto (Japan), Hiroshima (Japan), Miyazaki (Japan), Ishigaki (Japan), Taipei (Taiwan), Hong Kong (China), Nha Trang (Vietnam), Saigon (Vietnam), Singapore, Jakarta (Indonesia), Bali (Indonesia), Darwin (Australia), Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), Alotau (Papua New Guinea), Cairns (Australia) and Townsville (Australia). • 2024 departure: October 3.

23-day cruise to Australia on Princess Cruises . One-way from Honolulu (Hawaii) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Maui (Hawaii), Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea (French Polynesia), Pago Pago (American Samoa), Tauranga (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand) and Picton (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: October 4.

18-night cruise to Australia on Royal Caribbean . One-way from Honolulu (Hawaii) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Auckland (New Zealand) and Bay of Islands (New Zealand). • 2024 departure: October 13.

23-day cruise to Australia on Holland America . One-way from Seattle (Washington) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Kona (Hawaii), Apia (Samoa), Suva (Fiji), Lautoka (Fiji), Lifou (New Caledonia) and Noumea (New Caledonia). • 2024 departure: October 24.

46-night cruise to Australia on Seabourn . One-way from Los Angeles (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Maui (Hawaii), Hilo (Hawaii), Honolulu (Hawaii), Kona (Hawaii), Kiribati, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Raiatea, Arutanga, Rarotonga, Niue, Tonga, Russell (New Zealand), Waiheke Island (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand), Wellington (New Zealand), Kaikoura (New Zealand), Akaroa (New Zealand), Timaru (New Zealand), Stewart Island (New Zealand), Melbourne (Australia) and Eden (Australia). • 2024 departure: November 27.

37-day cruise to Australia on Holland America . One-way from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Puerto Limon (Costa Rica), the Panama Canal, Manta (Ecuador), Lima (Peru), Easter Island, Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Rarotonga, Tonga and Noumea. • 2025 departure: January 4.

26-day cruise to Australia on Princess Cruises . One-way from Los Angeles (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Kauai (Hawaii), Suva (Fiji), Bay of Islands (New Zealand), Napier (New Zealand), Picton (New Zealand) and Dunedin (New Zealand). • 2025 departure: January 20.

23-night cruise to Australia on Cunard Line . One-way from San Francisco (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Apia (Samoa), Nuku'alofa (Tonga), Auckland (New Zealand), Tauranga (New Zealand) and Bay of Islands (New Zealand). • 2025 departure: February 4.

30-day cruise to Australia on Princess Cruises . One-way from Los Angeles (California) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Kauai (Hawaii), Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea (French Polynesia), Pago Pago (American Samoa), Suva (Fiji), Dravuni Island (Fiji), Bay of Islands (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand) and Tauranga (New Zealand). • 2025 departure: September 15.

22-night cruise to Australia on Carnival Cruise Line . One-way from Seattle (Washington) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Tahiti, Moorea and Noumea. • 2025 departure: September 18.

19-night cruise to Australia on Celebrity Cruises . One-way from Honolulu (Hawaii) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Moorea (French Polynesia), Tahiti (French Polynesia), Raiatea (French Polynesia), Tauranga (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand) and Bay of Islands (New Zealand). • 2025 departure: October 1.

19-night cruise to Australia on Celebrity Cruises . One-way from Honolulu (Hawaii) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea (French Polynesia), Tauranga (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand) and Bay of Islands (New Zealand). • 2025 departure: October 2.

27-day cruise to Australia on Holland America . One-way from Seattle (Washington) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii), Kauai (Hawaii), Pago Pago, Fiji, Dravuni Island, Suva, Lautoka and Anelghowhat. • 2025 departure: October 12.

17-night cruise to Australia on Royal Caribbean . One-way from Honolulu (Hawaii) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea (French Polynesia), Raiatea (French Polynesia) and Tauranga (New Zealand). • 2025 departure: October 13.

21-day cruise to Australia on Princess Cruises . One-way from Honolulu (Hawaii) to Sydney (Australia). Visit Kauai (Hawaii), Kona (Hawaii), Hilo (Hawaii), Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea (French Polynesia), Raiatea (French Polynesia), Nuku'alofa (Tonga) and Norfolk Island (Australia). • 2025 departure: October 31.

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