Accommodation Options/Prices
Semi-Private Sea Berth (1 person)
Cosy bunk with privacy curtain, tucked starboard-aft. About the size of a singlebed. Comfortable and secure at sea. ($2,690)
V-Berth Cabin (1 person)
Private cabin in the bow with door, hatch, and storage (photo below). Bed tapers from full-size aft to narrower forward. Suits a solo traveller or smaller couple. ($2,990)
Master Cabin (2 people)
Fully private cabin with queen-sized bed. Twin-share basis for two people. Best comfort and space on board. ($4,980 for one or two people)
Saloon Berth (1 person)
Single berth in the communal saloon, with shelf storage. Least private option — economical option for easy sleepers. ($2,490)
Inclusions:
7 nights on-board accommodation, fuel and consumables, marina fees, PFD, jacket, sunscreen, breakfast, lunch & most dinners.
Exclusions:
Flights and transfers at arrival and departure ports, personal items, alcohol, dinners ashore.
East Coast Course
Sydney - Mooloolaba
From $2,490
Dates:
23-30 April, 2026 (North)
18-25 July (South)
Complete a ‘Yachtmaster‘ Coastal Skipper or Bareboat Skipper course, or take the passage as a mile builder as you enjoy an unforgettable adventure along the NSW/Queensland coast onboard SV Persephone. Overnight sailing, whale watching and stops at places like Nelson Bay and the Gold Coast make this a varied, interesting and unique course.
Learn passage planning as you chart our course, identifying safe anchorages, potential hazards, ports of refuge, tidal effects and strategy. As ‘Skipper of the Day’ you will organise the navigation, deckwork, domestic duties and watch roster. Then there is coastal navigation, using electronic and paper charts at night and during the day. So much to do during our 450 NM, 7 day passage!
You will visit some interesting ports, enjoy some stunning anchorages and notch up some significant miles. This is a challenging passage that will build and test your skills.
For an extra $500 you can start/end in Melbourne and gain a further 550 miles.