What We Do
OUR VISION IS: To create positive change in the lives of everyone who experiences South Passage - Adventure Under Sail.
OUR MISSION IS: To operate a voyage program that facilitates and embodies the R.O.P.E.S Program in all Voyagers.
OUR PURPOSE: To provide a safe and challenging experience, using the ship as a medium to develop leadership, initiative, independence and self-discipline.
OUR PROGRAM: ROPES: Respect, Opportunity, Participation, Enjoyment, Safety


RESPECT
for others/for the ship’s hierarchy/for the ship

OPPORTUNITY
for personal growth / for stepping up / for stepping out

PARTICIPATION
by everyone

ENJOYMENT
in a job well done / in the surrounds / in the company

SAFETY
is maintained whilst personal boundaries are explored
How Participants will Benefit
Create positive changes in young people by empowering them to learn about the person that they can be by providing a life changing “Experience of a lifetime”.
Build confidence
Develop personal skills & team work
Team building
Delivering a boat load of fun
Experience sailing
Create lasting memories
Upcoming Day Sails
Farewell Summer with an Autumn Sail across the waters of Moreton Bay. No experience necessary.
You can do as much or as little work as you like. Either jump in and haul on ropes to hoist the sails, grab the wheel and – with the skipper’s permission and supervision – guide the big ship around the bay, or sit back, enjoy a drink and watch the world sail by.
Book NowSit back and enjoy a beautiful Summer day sailing the southern part of Moreton Bay.
South Passage is a 100ft gaff-rigged schooner built with advantages of modern technology merged with the spirit and romance of traditional sailing.
You can do as much or as little work as you like. Either jump in and haul on ropes to hoist the sails, grab the wheel and – with the skipper’s permission and supervision – guide the big ship around the bay, or sit back, enjoy a drink and watch the world sail by. Weather permitting, we should even be able to stop for a swim.
Book NowUpcoming Voyages
Magnetic Island Forts Walk, Horseshoe Bay, Orpheus Island, Pioneer Bay, Hinchinbrook Island, Banksia Bay, Thorsborne Trail Cape Richards, Dunk Island, Mt Kootaloo Hinchinbrook Channel, Pioneer Bay, Pelorus Island – Snorkeling, swimming and island walks will be available subject to weather and timing. This Retreat includes Yoga instruction, business coaching and beauty & wellness experts.
We want you to have a life changing experience, where you feel supported amongst like minded individuals to reflect, evolve and enrich your mind, body and spirit to become a better version of yourself. We feel this Sailing Retreat will give you the time and space to regroup and thrive, ready for the future. We welcome you to join us for our inaugural Sailing Retreat.
Berths are strictly limited, so get in quick.
Let Your Dreams Set Sail!
Book NowCome Sail on South Passage, Queensland’s tall ship. Create memories that will last a lifetime! Join South Passage as she explores the tropical waters from Cairns to Townsville.
Perfect for a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Gold Residential Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey.
Here’s your chance to experience first hand what it is like to sail a 100 foot ship the traditional way. South Passage is a sail training ship used to develop sailing and life skills as well as providing a unique and fun-filled adventure against the backdrop of the breath taking scenery of the east coast of Australia.
Book NowLend a Hand & Support Us
We have a proud tradition of fulfilling our vision:
"To create positive change in the lives of everyone who experiences South Passage - Adventure Under Sail".
I would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the South Passage Foundation.
This will be used to sponsor disadvantaged or at-risk people by funding berths on suitable ‘sail training’ voyages to provide them with a personal development opportunity.
I would like to support the operation of South Passage.
This will be used for maintenance and ongoing operating costs to keep South Passage viable.
Direct to South Passage - Non Tax Deductible
via the Australian Sports Foundation - for those that wish to claim a Tax Deduction
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