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Voyages in the national sail training ship Young Endeavour are offered to young Australians at a lower cost thanks to support from the Australian Government, the Royal Australian Navy and our scholarship providers.
In 2024, STS Young Endeavour will circumnavigate Australia throughout the year, with voyages ranging in length from 11-13 days. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth to visit spectacular locations around Australia as they meet new people, learn new skills and step out of their comfort zones.
INCLUSIONS
- 11 day voyage
- Accommodation aboard the ship
- Chef cooked meals
- Kit bag and voyage handbook
- Young Endeavour crew shirt, hat, water bottle and sailing gloves
EXCLUSIONS
- Transfers to and from the ship
- Travel Insurance
Deposits and Payments
Application
There is no fee to apply for a voyage in Young Endeavour.
Deposit
If you are successful in the ballot and accept the offer to join a voyage you will be asked to pay a 20% deposit to secure your berth. This is usually payable within 14 days.
Balance
The balance of your voyage fee is usually due eight weeks prior to departure. If you accept an offer to sail closer to the voyage departure date you may be asked to pay the voyage fee in full in one payment.
Financial Assistance
To improve access to the Young Endeavour Youth Development Program, we offer a number of financially assisted berths to applicants each year.
Who is eligible for financial assistance?
- Any youth aged 16-23 who is receiving a qualifying Centrelink benefit.
- If you are under 18 years old and living with a parent who receives a qualifying Centrelink benefit, such as a Supporting Parent Benefit or Disability Support, you may also be eligible.
Applicants offered a financially assisted berth will be asked to submit supporting information, such as an Income Statement from Centrelink, as proof of your financial circumstances.
How much are financially assisted fees?
- If you are offered and accept a financially assisted berth, you will be invoiced for a minimum of $650 for the voyage.
- Transfers are not included, so you must also meet any travel costs to and from the ship.
To be eligible for financial assistance you must indicate you must check the box in your initial application – you cannot apply after you have been offered a berth.
For further information regarding financial assistance please contact the office on 1800 020 444 or contact us
Scholarship Berths
The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme partners with many businesses, not-for-profits and community organisations which provide scholarships for students, staff and young people in the community to join a voyage in Young Endeavour.
Scholarship berths enable a diverse range of young Australians from across the country to participate in the Young Endeavour Youth Development Program. Our Scholarship partners bypass the ballot and can place a candidate of their choice on the voyage of their choice, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
Pricing and Financial Assistance FAQs
Got questions? Here are answers to our most common questions about pricing and financial assistance.
I want to sail, how do I apply for a Scholarship?
Our Scholarship program does not work the way it sometimes does for Schools. Business and community groups provide scholarships to candidates of their choosing.
If you meet the criteria for receiving financial assistance, you can apply for a Financially Assisted berth during the application process - but please note that the number of these berths is limited and you will not be considered for full fare berths.
Can I get VET Fee Help for Young Endeavour?
No, We are not an eligible provider for VET Fee Help.
I applied for a regular berth but my circumstances have since changed, how can I change my status?
You can email us and we will update your application.
I applied for financial assistance but my circumstances have since changed, how can I change my status?
You can email us and we will update your application.
I have been offered a regular berth but I cannot afford it, can I change it to a Financially Assisted berth?
No. To be fair to all applicants we do not allow this. You can refuse the berth and return to the application list for the voyages you have applied for, then email us and we can amend your application to consider you only for financially assisted berths in the future.
If you have any more questions, check out our FAQs page.
