Cross the Pacific with us
Pacific ocean voyages
Across the Pacific Ocean lie some of the most remote islands on Earth. From the wildlife of the Galápagos to the volcanic shores of Rapa Nui and the lagoons of Polynesia, these voyages follow a historic sailing route shaped by wind, distance, and exploration. On board Bark EUROPA, guests become part of the voyage crew and experience traditional square-rig sailing while crossing one of the world’s greatest oceans.
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Traditional Ocean Sailing
Guests become part of the voyage crew, learning the basics of square-rig sailing and watchkeeping while crossing long ocean passages.
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Remote Destinations Few Ships Reach
From the Galápagos to Pitcairn and Polynesia, these islands lie far from regular cruise routes and are rarely connected within one expedition.
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Become Part of the Crew
Guests stand watch, help handle the sails, and become part of the ship’s community — learning the craft of tall ship sailing while crossing one of the world’s greatest oceans.
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Ready to sail the Pacific?
Callao → Galápagos
4 June – 21 June • 18 days
A classic trade-wind passage across the eastern Pacific, ending among the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands.
Galápagos → Easter Island
23 June – 20 July • 28 days
Sail west from the volcanic shores of the Galápagos toward the remote island of Rapa Nui and its famous Moai statues.
Easter Island → Tahiti
22 July – 22 August • 33 days
A long Pacific crossing with a rare visit to Pitcairn Island before reaching French Polynesia.
Tahiti → Cook Islands
24 August – 11 September • 19 days
Sailing between Polynesian islands carried by steady trade winds and warm ocean currents.
Cook Islands → Auckland
13 September – 9 October • 26 days
Visit Tonga before continuing south toward the rugged coastline of New Zealand.
Each passage offers a different perspective on the Pacific Ocean, from wildlife encounters to long ocean crossings under sail.
Galápagos
Volcanic islands rising from the Pacific west of Ecuador, the Galápagos are one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Approaching the archipelago aboard a sailing ship offers a perspective few travellers experience.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
In the vast South Pacific lies Rapa Nui, one of the most isolated inhabited islands on Earth. Known for its monumental Moai statues, the island offers an unforgettable landfall after weeks of open-ocean sailing.
Tahiti and French Polynesia
After long ocean passages, the lagoons and volcanic peaks of French Polynesia offer a striking contrast to the open Pacific. These islands have been crossroads of Polynesian navigation for centuries.
Cook Islands and the South Pacific
The Cook Islands lie along ancient Polynesian sailing routes that once connected communities across the Pacific. From here the voyage continues toward New Zealand.
