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2024 VOYAGE DATES

Throughout 2024, STS Young Endeavour will circumnavigate Australia for the final time before she is replaced with a new state-of-the-art vessel in the coming years. 

All 2024 voyages can be applied for, with Voyages 01/24 – 09/24 being balloted at the end of September 2023. The remainder of the voyages will be balloted in early February 2024. 

VOYAGE NAME VOYAGE DATE* STATUS
V01/24
Hobart to Geelong
3 - 13 January
V02/24
Geelong to Sydney
17 - 27 January
V03/24
Sydney to Newcastle
30 January - 9 February
V04/24
Newcastle to Sydney
12 - 22 February
V05/24
Sydney to Brisbane
9 - 19 April
V06/24
Brisbane to Mackay
23 April - 3 May
V07/24
Mackay to Cairns
6 May - 16 May
V08/24
Cairns to Thursday Island
21 May - 31 May
V09/24
Thursday Island to Darwin
03 June - 15 June
V10/24
Darwin to Broome
19 June - 1 July
V11/24
Broome to Exmouth
4 - 14 July
V12/24
Exmouth to Fremantle
17 July - 29 July
V13/24
Fremantle to Esperance
19 - 29 August
V14/24
Esperance to Adelaide
1 - 13 September
V15/24
Adelaide to Geelong
17 - 27 September
V16/24
Geelong to Sydney
1 - 11 October

* Voyage dates subject to change at the discretion of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

2023 Voyage Dates

VOYAGE NAME VOYAGE DATE* STATUS
V10/23
Newcastle to Brisbane
20 - 30 June 2023
SAILED
V11/23
Brisbane to Mackay
4 July - 14 July 2023
SAILED
V12/23
Mackay to Cairns
18 July - 28 July 2023
SAILED
V13/23
Cairns - Cairns
31 July - 10 August 2023
SAILED
V15/23
Cairns to Gladstone
22 Aug - 1 Sept 2023
FULL
V16/23
Gladstone to Brisbane
4 - 14 September 2023
V17/23
Brisbane to Newcastle
26 Sept - 6 Oct 2023
FULL
V18/23
Newcastle to Sydney
9 - 19 October 2023
FULL
V19/23
Sydney to Sydney
5 - 15 December 2023
FULL

* Voyage dates subject to change at the discretion of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about voyages in Young Endeavour.

What is a ballot?

There is a great number of young people who want to sail with us. To keep things as fair as possible we take applications for about two months and then fill the ship by randomly drawing applicants.

First round offers are generally made around two months after the ballot is announced. If an offer is refused by an applicant, further offers are made until the voyage is full.

Applications are accepted all year round. To maximise your chances of selection, we recommend applying at the start of the ballot and for as many voyages as you can. Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be the first to hear about a new ballot.

Am I penalised if I decline an offer?

No. If you decline an offer you are returned to the ballot for future consideration for any other voyages you have applied for.

Can I change my mind about which voyages I want to sail?

You can amend your application at any time, you can add or remove any voyages presently on offer to your application. If a voyage offer has been made to you, it is too late to change the application for that voyage – you must either accept or refuse the offer.

Can I apply more than once?

Absolutely. If you do not get offered a voyage the first time you apply, please update your application again at the next ballot. In fact you can reapply as many times as you wish as long as you are still aged 16 - 23 when you go on a voyage (ie you can sail up to the day before your 24th birthday).

If I am drawn from the ballot, can I change voyage?

No. To be fair to all applicants, we do not allow for changes between voyages to be made. If you cannot sail on the voyage you are offered, you can refuse it and go back on the application list for the other voyages you selected.

How can I increase my chances of getting a berth?

Statistically, most applicants are on a voyage by the completion of their second ballot. Some voyages are more popular than others (School Holidays for example), so if you only apply for a small number of voyages during peak periods you are less likely to be drawn in the ballot. Your best course of action is to apply for as many voyages in the ballot as you can, but only ones you think you will be able to sail on.

I have applied many times but have never been offered a berth, why?

Ensure that the contact details on your application are correct and that all questions have been answered. Next, give consideration to which voyages you are applying for. If you only ever apply for one voyage in a ballot that is over the school holidays, you will be one applicant among potentially >500 for that voyage. Try applying for more voyages in the next ballot (giving consideration for when you can take the time off).

What happens if I apply after the ballot?

Your name will be added to the list of all applicants for the voyages you have selected. If any spots become vacant, we randomly select an applicant from this list.

I want to encourage someone to apply?

If you work at a School or club we can send you posters and brochures to distribute. Otherwise, tell them to head to our website.

If you have any more questions, check out our FAQs page.

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