2027 Tasmanian Voyages Announced!
We are excited to share that the STS Leeuwin II will be sailing to Hobart to take part in the 2027 Australian Wooden Boat Festival! Join us as we set sail from Fremantle, along the Great Australian Bight to Adelaide, and across the Bass Strait.
Book your place on one or more of the eight voyages that make up this unique southern journey. Voyages are available for both trainees aged 14-24 as well as adults of all ages.
Our Voyages
It’s been nearly two decades since the STS Leeuwin II left Western Australian waters and we invite anyone with a sense of adventure to join us.
The ship will depart Fremantle on 28 December 2026, sail to Busselton, Albany, and Adelaide before joining the South Australian Tall Ship the One and All for the voyage to Tasmania. She will return to Western Australia via Adelaide, Esperance, Albany, and Busselton, arriving in Fremantle in April.
Each voyage includes everything that comes with a sail on the Leeuwin II: Being a part of the crew, setting and furling the sails, climbing the masts, standing watch, and creating unforgettable experiences and friendships.
| Voyage | Dates | Departure/ Arrival | Price (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographe Bay Adventure (ages 14-24) | 28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | Fremantle / Busselton | $2,230 |
| Youth Adventure (ages 14-24) | 5 Jan – 11 Jan 2027 | Busselton / Albany | $3,122 |
| Great Southern Ocean Adventure (ages 16+) | 14 Jan – 23 Jan 2027 | Albany / Adelaide | $4,460 |
| Wooden Boat Festival Adventure (ages 18+) | 25 Jan – 4 Feb 2027 | Adelaide / Hobart | $4,460 |
| Tasmanian Ocean Adventure (ages 18+) | 10 Feb – 19 Feb 2027 | Hobart / Adelaide | $4,460 |
| Great Southern Ocean Adventure (ages 16+) | 23 Feb – 4 Mar 2027 | Adelaide / Esperance | $4,460 |
| Ocean Adventure (ages 16+) | 23 Mar – 29 Mar 2027 | Albany / Busselton | $3,122 |
| Youth Adventure (ages 14-24) | 1 Apr – 7 Apr 2027 | Busselton / Fremantle | $3,122 |
About the Festival
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival is the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded in 1994, the biennial festival spans Hobart’s entire waterfront, feeding into the city beyond, welcoming a diverse and stunning collection of 400+ wooden vessels — from historic tall ships and classic yachts to traditional fishing boats.
For more information visit www.australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au.
