Description
The Great Pacific Crossing
From Panama to the Marquesas Islands – March 2027
A rare, intense, unrepeatable experience.
Setting off on an ocean crossing is something that goes beyond sailing.
It’s a leap into the unknown, an act of trust.
It’s reconnecting with the rhythm of the wind, the night, and your inner world.
In March 2027, Ikigai will leave the coasts of Panama to cross the Pacific Ocean.
An epic journey of over 30 days of sailing, through one of the most remote and pristine areas on the planet.
The Itinerary
Departure: late February 2027 – Guna Yala Archipelago (Panama)
After months in the San Blas Islands, we’ll set sail southwest.
The first 1,000 miles will take us to the Galápagos, reached after around 10 days of open ocean.
These will be days of wind, waves, moonlight, and silence. Days of transformation.
A short stop among the volcanic islands to touch land, restock, and prepare for the bigger leap:
The 3,000-mile crossing to the Marquesas Islands, in the heart of French Polynesia.
Estimated 20 days of non-stop sailing, where the ocean becomes home, horizon, and teacher.
This is not a vacation.
It’s a life experience.
Those who join this crossing will be part of the crew.
They will share shifts, maneuvers, cooking, navigation, silences, and sunrises.
And they’ll be part of something rare: a community sailing into the unknown with open hearts.
You don’t need advanced sailing skills—just adaptability, the ability to listen, and a willingness to be transformed.
Why do it?
To truly feel what time means, when it’s no longer ruled by notifications but by waves.
To look at the night sky with no artificial light, and find your true direction.
To be part of something greater, something real.
To live the essence of the ocean—and discover your own.
Want to cross the Pacific with us?
Fill out the form to stay updated and receive all technical, economic, and logistical details as the departure approaches.
Spots will be very limited. Selections will take place in 2026.
But the intention begins now.
“Those who have seen the open sea never return the same.”
Contribution & Inclusions
Included / Not Included
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- RYA Yacht Master certified skipper with ocean experience
- Boarding for the entire period in a shared double cabin aboard Ikigai, a Catana 47 (14 m), an ocean expedition catamaran designed for long-range navigation, equipped with:
- Dual electronic instrumentation
- Autonomous energy system (solar panels, generator, hydrogenerator, inverter)
- Dual helm stations and safety systems
- Watermaker for fresh water production
- Spare sails and complete replacement equipment
- Tender with outboard engine for landings and shore transfers
- Use of onboard equipment (kayak, SUP, snorkeling gear, etc.) before and after the crossing
- Free participation in Yoga classes onboard and ashore
- Discounts on Freediving & Kitesurfing courses (before and after the crossing)
- High-speed internet via Starlink (subject to coverage availability)
- Ikigai Sailing ASD membership card valid for the current year
- Updated safety equipment (life raft, life jackets, flares, fire extinguishers, medical kit)
- Basic spare parts for routine maintenance during navigation
- Fishing gear
- Initial safety briefing and training for onboard life and the crossing
- Practical support with customs and logistics procedures at stopover ports
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Flights and transfers
- Onboard common fund (cassa di bordo)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals and drinks consumed ashore
- Anything not mentioned under “What is included”
ONBOARD COMMON FUND (extra to be budgeted)
- Provisions (initial shopping and any restocking)
- Diesel and gas
- Clearance fees for departure from Panama and entry into French Polynesia (or other intermediate islands)
- Panama Canal transit (toll, line handlers, rope/fender rental, possible agency fees)
- Anchorage or marine park fees (Galápagos, Gambier, Tuamotu, etc.)
- Possible marina docking fees
- Communication/weather subscriptions: Iridium GO! / Starlink Ocean, PredictWind, satellite phone credits
- Local SIM cards at intermediate ports
- Visas and permits for each crew member
- Possible repatriation costs or flights in case of early disembarkation
- Shore transfers for supplies or administrative procedures
Extra drinking water (jerry cans/refills in case of watermaker issues)
