If you’re looking for more than just a sailing trip or training, Ocean Nomads offers adventurous sailing and skill-building experiences to help you realize sailing lifestyle dreams with impact and community. Whether you’re dreaming of crossing oceans as crew, improving your skills to become a skipper, or embracing a sustainable life at sea on your own boat, our trips provide opportunity to get closer to your goals faster with lots of exciting elements in the mix.
Ocean Nomads events and expeditions connect people to each other and to the ocean. Nothing brings people together like actually bringing people together. And nothing inspires us more than real experience. We provide ocean adventure and encourage low-impact travel. We add nature and adventure into the mix, with our recipe for creating a big dose of positive energy and accelerating change for a common good.
The goal of Ocean Nomads sailing trips is to connect you with the natural world, to build relationships with other impact-driven salty souls, learn and practice sailing and seamanship skills, and to facilitate knowledge-sharing to learn from each other.
A Thriving Community of Eco-Minded Adventure People
The number one reason people choose to sail with us? The people. Ocean Nomads is a global tribe of passionate sailors who crave an active, conscious, and self-sufficient lifestyle. More than just a sailing holiday, we bring together a community of impact-driven, eco-conscious individuals who share a passion for adventure, nature, and sustainable living.
We carefully curate our crews, ensuring that our crew align with our values of environmental consciousness, skill-sharing, and teamwork. Many of our nomads return again and again, forming lasting friendships and collaborations.
“I have been a member of Ocean Nomads for over 5 years. The community have been incredible over that time, very supportive and helpful.
I have gone from working on an environmental awareness yacht skipper, to sailing school instructor, running trips with ocean nomads members and now having my own yacht that is a part of the fleet. ” – Andy
Hands-On Learning & Knowledge Sharing
We strive to have an onboard environment that inspires adventure and play, with a strong emphasis on health, skill building, simplicity, teamwork and local and environmental consciousness.
Sailing is not just about the destination, it’s about learning the ropes, growing, and evolving through shared experience and knowledge sharing. On our sailing trainings and expeditions, everyone is an active participant, not a passive passenger. Together, we navigate, provision, cook, and problem-solve. These shared responsibilities cultivate teamwork and deepen the sailing and learning experience. We all have our own superpowers to bring into the mix.
Every trip offers real-world, hands-on training. We believe that the best way to learn is by doing—and by learning from each other.
We joined the ocean nomads meet-up this November in Greece. And even more than over the virtual network we found a great community live on board exploring the Greek islands. 11 days full of inspiration, ocean or nomad life related workshops held by members for members, hikes, workouts, vegan/vegetarian cooking sessions and lots of laughter together. 5 star recommendation for the organisation of the trip with nomads from all over the world (Australia to Austria and everything in between including Hawaii, South Africa, Ireland, and many more.). And 5 star recommendation for the spirit of learning from each other and helping each other to connect to make a positive impact this platform facilitates. – Markus & Sigrid
Go Beyond the Standard Sailing school or Vacation
Most sailing vacations last just a week. By the time you get used to the yacht and the crew, it’s over. We sail longer.
Our sailing adventures are immersive, offering extended time at sea to develop your skills, form deeper connections, and experience the full journey of a lifetime. For most joining, this is not just a sailing holiday or sail training, it’s the stepping stone or an acceleration zone to a sustainable ocean adventure lifestyle.
Sustainable & Eco-Conscious Sailing
We follow the Ocean Nomads ‘slow sailing’ philosophy, emphasizing simplicity, sustainability, and harmony with nature. Our trips focus on:
- Plastic-free provisioning to the best we can
- Water and energy conservation
- Sourcing local, organic food
- Vegetarian Meals
- Minimizing engine use and sailing as much as possible
By joining Ocean Nomads, you’re not just learning to sail, you’re becoming part of a movement that protects the ocean while exploring it.
A Healthy & Active Lifestyle
A strong body and mind make for a better sailing experience and lifestyle. Our trips are smoke-free and alcohol-free, prioritizing fresh, plant-based and vegetarian meals and an active lifestyle. We like to wake up with the sun, dive into the sea first thing in the morning, hike remote islands, and move with the energy of a supportive crew that thrives on high vibes, healthy habits, and adventure.
Living with Nature & Ocean Conservation
Most of us spend more time indoors than outdoors. It’s easy to forget the natural world we come from and rely on. On the ocean, you’ll rediscover it.
- Gaze at millions of stars, far from city lights.
- Watch dolphins surf the bow waves.
- Witness stunning sunrises and sunsets without a single skyscraper in sight.
We’re dependent on the weather. We go with the flow, and we may change course to explore what we find on the way. We embrace the art of getting lost. We don’t plan out our routes in advance and promise a strict itinerary. On purpose. Together we approach the trip and create the route for maximum learning and travel with nature.
But the reality is that human impact is everywhere. Even in the most remote locations, we find plastic and pollution. This eye-opening experience inspires action, making you more aware of our impact and what we can do to protect our oceans. We empower every ocean nomad to become a force for good.
Sail with Purpose
Saving the ocean is at the heart of Ocean Nomads. Our expeditions support conservation efforts, from marine debris clean-ups to sustainability initiatives. A portion of each trip’s proceeds funds an Ocean Nomads Impact Project, chosen by YOU. Sailing with us means you’re not just exploring, you’re actively contributing to ocean conservation.
Leadership & Mentorship
Ocean Nomads is built on a genuine passion for the sea and empowering others. Lead by a driven team and skippers who not settle for anything less than bring you a memorable learning experience. Our experienced skippers embody the ocean nomads lifestyle and values.
Our captains don’t just teach sailing; they mentor you through the realities of life at sea, from yacht maintenance and provisioning to decision-making and leadership. Many have their own vessel and/or live nomadically. Access personalized advice from our best skippers, and ofcourse from the ocean nomads member network with over 80 private yacht owners and 300+ nomads, ready to help you navigate your journey prior and beyond our expeditions.
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The Ripple Effect. Adventure Doesn’t End When the Trip Does
Ocean Nomads isn’t just about one trip, it’s a lifelong journey. Many participants continue sailing together, collaborating on projects, or even creating their own adventure sailing experiences after meeting like-minded sailors in our community. With our online HUB, the conversation and connections continue long after the sails are down. Also prior to every sailing adventure we bring you in touch with fellow crew and tips and resources so you can prepare to best you can and meet-up with fellow ocean nomads beforehand.
Are You Ready for a Sailing Adventure with Ocean Nomads?
If you align with our healthy eco action orientated ocean lifestyle vibes and values, you are welcome to join our global ocean nomads family of dreamers and doers. Whether you’re 18 or 88, a total newbie or a seasoned sailor, welcome to join our community , an ocean nomads adventure sailing trip , or the online ocean nomads crew course. It’s the mix that makes us thrive. We get you and your lifestyle choices and we’re here to cheer you on, to accelerate your sailing and changemaker dreams, and to connect you to the relevant people, sailboats, answers, resources, and opportunities to make the eco, nomad, and ocean adventure lifestyles a quality reality.
Join the crew and discover the world by sail—whether it’s an Atlantic Ocean crossing, an Ionian Sea adventure, or our offshore adventure sailing training, along the dramatic coastlines of Canary Islands. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just starting out, our trips provide the skills, connections, and experiences to navigate life at sea, with impact and community.
