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We welcome you on board Yukon, the traditional danish build sailing ketch.
We sail in harmony with the wind and the waves, all on board can get involved with the daily routine of a sailing vessel or you simply sit back and relax.
As the elements gradually begin to work their magic, one cannot help but be enchanted by the sensation of a ship under sail at sea.
Come sail with us!
Bruny Island and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel - 2022
Choose between individual bookings on set days
or group bookings on dates that suits you.
Sail aboard Yukon on ‘the channel’, a favourite cruising ground for the Tasmanian sailor, this partially sheltered water way nestled between the Tasmanian mainland and Bruny Island has a myriad of anchorages and secluded beaches. An ideal passage for a short break, this 3 night voyage is a good introduction to coastal cruising aboard Yukon.
All destinations are considered with regard to weather and an individual’s capacity. The prime objective of the voyages is to enjoy ‘the channel’ and Bruny Island’s coastal surrounds, whilst taking advantage of Yukon’s roomy comfort. Boat trips in our ships boat and a series of short guided/unguided walks will be a part of the daily program.
Indicative Itinerary
- Waterloo Bay
- Egg and Bacon Bay
- Mickeys Bay (Bruny Island)
- Partridge Island
- The Quarries
- Great Taylors Bay
Possible Wildlife Encounters
Seals, Dolphins, Whales and Bird life.
This is an excellent opportunity to take a comfortable low-impact holiday and feel the amazing sensation of a wooden ship under sail at sea.
Yukon is moored in Franklin in the Huon Valley.
The Bruny Island / D’entrecasteaux Channel cruises leave from either Franklin Marina or Port Huon Yacht Club depending on the tide.
The coming season we have two cruise options for you to book as individuals/ couples/ family. On these cruises you are sharing the adventure. Yukon can carry a maximum of eight passengers on these cruises.
You can choose between private cabins with two berths in each cabin. (top berth is wide and will possibly fit an adult and a child ) Salon berths are made up each night after dinner. Details here.
2022 OPTION 1: Booked out
Embark: Franklin Marina/ Port Huon; Thursday the 2th of January.
Disembark: Franklin Marina/ Port Huon; Sunday the 9th of January.
5 days, 3 nights onboard./ Cabin berth per person: $1,800 / Salon berth per person: $1,500
2022 OPTION 2:
Embark: Franklin Marina/ Port Huon; Thursday the 19th of January.
Disembark: Franklin Marina/ Port Huon; Sunday the 23th of January.
4 days, 3 nights onboard./ Cabin berth per person: $1,800 / Salon berth per person: $1,500.
OVERNIGHT GROUP CHARTER
Charter Yukon with crew, provisiond and ready to go. If you are a group of minimum 4 maximum 8 people looking for a private multi night charter, we can work out a proposal for you.
Price includes all meals and accommodation on board Yukon.
The return passage is timed to enable disembarkation at the scheduled time with consideration to weather.
For booking / express of interest listing / group booking proposal please contact us
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For longer cruises check out Yukon’s Australian East Coast Voyage or the World Wide Voyage. From June 2022 and onwards