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Join a crew of young Australians and embark on a life-changing journey – learning not only how to sail a square-rigged tall ship, but how to lead, support others and work together as a team. It’s a personal development opportunity unlike any other! If you’re aged 16-23 and ready to sail into the unknown, Young Endeavour is the adventure for you.

HOW TO APPLY

We run a ballot (a bit like a lottery) to offer berths to applicants. Choose your preferred voyage dates and submit your application to enter the ballot. If you aren’t successful in the ballot you’ll stay on our waiting list until the next ballot. There’s no cost to apply.

Apply Now and choose your preferred voyage dates to enter the ballot. A tip – the more voyages you select, the better your chance of being offered a berth!

2026 VOYAGE DATES

New 2026 voyages to be announced soon, apply for the waitlist. 

VOYAGE NAME VOYAGE DATE* STATUS
V11/26
Sydney – Sydney
14 July – 24 July
Offers Sent
V12/26
Sydney – Brisbane
10 August – 20 August
V13/26
Brisbane – Sydney
25 August – 04 September
V14/26
Sydney – Brisbane
18 September – 28 September
V15/26
Brisbane – Sydney
01 October – 11 October
2026 Waitlist
Other voyages
Various dates

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

ELIGIBILITY

To apply you need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and be:

  • In good general health
  • Weigh less than 120kg
  • Able to swim 50 metres
  • Between the ages 16-23

Read more about Young Endeavour eligibility criteria and find out how to apply. 

WHY SAIL WITH US?

A voyage in Young Endeavour offers a personal development opportunity unlike any other!
  • Travel the East Coast of Australia, stopping off for shore excursions along the way.
  • Suitable for high school or university students, or as a gap year activity
  • Learn a new skill – sailing!
  • Take part in team building activities 
  • Leave your phone and social media behind
  • Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure  

 

Read more about Young Endeavour and why you should sail with us. 

THE SHIP

STS Young Endeavour is a square-rigged tall ship and was purpose built for sail training.
 

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READ THE CAPTAIN’S LOG

A daily account of each voyage, updated each evening by the Captain and youth crew.

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INFORMATION ON PRICING

Voyage fees, financial asistance and community scholarship opportunities.
 

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2026 Voyages now available ⚓️    APPLY NOW
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