Discover Adventure, Community, and a Renewed Sense of Meaning at Sea.
Step aboard a traditional tall ship for four days of sailing, meaningful adventure, and connection offshore. Learn the ropes in a supportive community, explore the beauty of our coast, and renew your sense of wonder.
Departing from Victoria, you’ll wind through the Gulf Islands, take your turn at the helm, help raise the sails, and settle into the easy rhythm of life aboard. Voyages are open to adults 19 and over.
Sometimes You Need to Get Away From Life on Shore
Schedules fill up quickly.
Work. Responsibilities. Email. Full calendars.
Sometimes, it’s tiresome.
These days, it’s hard to really and truly leave all of the above at home, and to come home renewed — with a transformed sense of life’s possibility.
Sometimes, we need to really shake things up. To try something totally refreshing, completely different, meet new people, and marvel at the beauty of the coast. We need a chance to leave shore, so we can come home changed.
Time on SALTS is not just another vacation.
It’s a meaningful adventure that restores your sense of wonder at this world — and the way you fit into it.
Experience Life Aboard a Tall Ship
‘Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?’ — Mary Oliver
We understand the importance of doing something meaningful with your time.
For over 50 years, SALTS has been creating life-changing experiences aboard traditional tall ships, leaning into what’s good and worthy here on Vancouver Island.
We’d love you to join us.
On an Adult Sail, you are not simply a passenger.
Guided by experienced captains and crew, you will learn the basics of sailing and take an active role in life aboard the ship.
You might:
Raise and lower sails or take turns steering the ship
Connect to our coast by learning navigation and chartwork
Row a dory ashore and discover more of BC’s beautiful islands
Stargaze as you stand anchor watch at night
Share meals around a heartfelt table
Sing, laugh, and spend evenings together at mug-up
Zero sailing experience is necessary.
Just a little willingness to participate and learn something new.
Your Adventure Is Simple
How It Works
1. Choose your Adult Sail and register.
2. Step aboard and meet your crew.
3. Learn, sail, explore, and experience four unforgettable days at sea.
Our crew will teach you what you need to know along the way.
You do not have to know how to sail before you arrive. You simply need the physical ability to participate and a willingness to learn.
Live Purposefully Onboard
Life aboard a tall ship is active, communal, and refreshingly different from life on shore.
You help sail the ship, share responsibilities with your fellow trainees, gather at the table together, and become part of the rhythms of life at sea.
There is work to do, but there is also time to slow down and be astonished.
To watch the coastline pass by or go ashore and explore.
To look up at the stars and swap life stories over a warm drink.
To connect with people who were strangers a few days earlier.
And to experience the fulfillment of learning something completely new.
It is amazing what four days away from ordinary life can hold.
Come Home With More Than Photos
A SALTS Adult Sail gives you the chance to step outside your everyday routine and experience something few people ever do.
You may come home with new sailing skills.
New friendships.
A deeper appreciation for the coast.
A renewed sense of adventure.
And a heartfelt sense of the beauty of this world — and the way you belong in it.
Whether you have always wanted to sail a tall ship, are returning for another SALTS adventure, or simply want to try something completely different, there is a place for you aboard.
2026 Adult Sails
Find Your Voyage
Adult Sails are open to those age 19 or older at the time of sailing.
Each four-day voyage begins and ends in Victoria, BC.
2026 Total Fees: $1,630
Your fees include:
Meals aboard
Sail training and program materials
Applicable park fees
5% GST
Specific dates, availability, boarding information, disembarking information, and voyage details can be displayed on each individual event page.
Cost & Payment
Registration Fee
$150
Due when you submit your Trip Request Form.
The registration fee becomes non-refundable once a trip assignment has been offered.*
Trip Fee
$1,480
Due within seven days of receiving your trip assignment.
Trip fee payments are non-refundable.*
*Please review the Cancellation and Refund Policy before registering.
What to Know Before You Sail
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Everyone who sails with SALTS is considered a trainee and takes an active role in sailing the ship.
Although no previous sailing experience is necessary, physical agility and mental alertness are essential for safe participation.
Please review the Physical and Mental Fitness Policy before registering to make sure a SALTS voyage is suitable for you.
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Life aboard is communal.
Below deck, the ship has two main multipurpose areas called the fo'c'sle and the hold. Each has 15 bunks and a table used for dining and gathering.
There are no private berths.
Each area has a single-occupancy bathroom, or "head," with a sink and toilet.
There are no showers aboard, although swimming and bathing in the ocean may be an option during the voyage.
See the Ship's Interior
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Delicious, nourishing meals are prepared by our onboard cook and are included in the cost of your voyage.
And yes, because this is an Adult Sail, there will be coffee at breakfast.
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SALTS is an independent, non-denominational Christian-based charity and a multi-faith community. Our members, donors, volunteers, crew, and program participants come from many backgrounds, beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and walks of life.
Our voyages create space for friendly and open dialogue while seeking shared values and treating each person with care and respect.
A crew member typically offers a short prayer for safety before leaving the dock and a prayer of thanks at the end of the day. Participants are welcome to use these moments for silent reflection or gratitude as they choose.
Music is also a big part of life aboard. Evening mug-up often includes singing, conversation, warm drinks, and fresh baking, with songs ranging from popular music and sea shanties to traditional spiritual and folk tunes.
Ready to Sail?
Register in Four Steps
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Review the Physical and Mental Fitness Policy before registering.
Everyone aboard is considered a trainee and takes an active role in sailing the ship. No previous sailing experience is necessary, but physical agility and mental alertness are important for safe participation.
Also review the Cancellation and Refund Policy before submitting your request.
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Submit the Trip Request Form and pay the $150 registration fee.
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You will receive an email with either a trip assignment offer or waitlist notification.
If you receive a trip assignment, pay the remaining trip fee within seven days to confirm your reservation.
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You will receive instructions for completing your online Trainee Profile and waiver forms.
Once those forms are complete, you will receive confirmation for your 2026 SALTS voyage.
Get Ready for Your Voyage
Everything you need to prepare for life aboard is available before your trip.
2026 Sailings
Not Ready to Sail Yet?
Adult Sail dates can be limited.
If the current voyages do not work for you, let us know your interest and we will keep you informed about upcoming opportunities.
Four* days can easily disappear into life’s usual routines.
Or you can spend them doing something you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Step aboard. Discover a new perspective. Dive into life, meaningfully lived.
*Not all voyages are 4 days long.
Additional Registration Resource
Sample Participant Agreement & Waivers
Travel Insurance Note
SALTS strongly recommends purchasing private travel insurance to cover trip cancellation or interruption caused by unexpected medical circumstances, transportation cancellations, delays, or other unforeseen events.
