Voyages

Answer the irresistable call of the South Pacific.  Picton Castle has been doing it for years.  

Step aboard for an epic voyage starting in Lunenburg on October 1, 2012, bound for the South Pacific via the islands of the Eastern Caribbean and the Panama Canal.  On Picton Castle, you're part of the crew that sails the ship, learning as you go from our qualified professional crew.  No sailing experience is necessary, just a strong back and a willing heart. 

Sail on deep ocean passages to some of the most remote islands on earth.  Island-hop in French Polynesia, taking in atolls with their white sandy beaches, and high rocky islands that jut out of the sea.  Learn traditional seafaring skills.  Experience real life aboard and on the islands we visit.  Build memories and friendships to last a lifetime.  

This voyage is open to the young and the young at heart, all that is needed is good physical fitness and the ability to get along well with others.  The South Pacific beckons.  

Step aboard a real working square-rigged ship and become part of the crew that sails her. Join for as little as one or two weeks on the east coast of North America, learning to sail the ship by standing watches, taking your turn at the helm, handling lines to set and take in sails, and assisting with ship's maintenance, all under the guidance of our qualified professional crew. 

Throughout the summer, we'll be participating in the Tall Ships Challenge and OpSail, events that bring tall ships together to celebrate maritime heritage and, specificially this summer, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Ports Picton Castle visits will welcome the ship and crew warmly. The ship's decks will be open for public tours in many ports, and exclusive crew-only events offered for those not on duty. In between festivals we'll explore the east coast on our own, seeking fair winds for sailing, big cities and small unknown anchorages to visit.

Whether you're an adventurer looking for your next journey, a tall ships enthusiast who wants to know first-hand what life aboard is like or a team player who wants to join the crew, sign on this summer to challenge yourself.