Thank you to all 20 of you who have applied for a deckhand position with us next year. As of November 1, we are no longer accepting applications. If you have applied for a position, we will be in touch shortly.
-Eric & Shanley
Dreaming of crossing the Atlantic? Read about real people’s intense preparation experience on other yachts…
Then decide to book with us! 😅
Read @yachtingworldmagazine article featuring @panexplore SV Sea Dragon and our 1st Mate @phoebe.unfurled 🔗 LINK in Bio
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💌 YOU’RE INVITED! Join us for @panexplore 1st Open Boat Tour this year in Key West, FL on April 2nd from 4.30pm to 6.30pm - it’s FREE to attend, do RSVP tho!
🔗 RSVP link in BIO
#openboat #SailingAdventure #OffshoreSailing #SailingTrip #AdventureTravel
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You don’t need sailing experience to cross oceans with us.
On every Panexplore expedition, guests become crew — learning how to trim sails, manage lines, navigate changing conditions, and work together as a team offshore.
Whether it’s your first time stepping on a sailboat or you’ve been dreaming about bluewater sailing for years, we believe the best way to learn is by doing.
Our crew will teach you everything you need to know — and before long you’ll be raising sails, standing watch, and discovering what life at sea is really like.
This is real offshore sailing.
Hands-on. Wild. Unforgettable.
⚓ No experience required
⚓ All backgrounds welcome
⚓ Just bring curiosity and a sense of adventure
Book today www.panexplore.com
#Panexplore #OceanAdventure #LearnToSail #BluewaterSailing #AdventureTravel
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🚨 NEW DATES AND PRICE ON THIS BLUEWATER PASSAGE! 🚨
Cross the Gulf Stream on the Legendary Landfall at Lady Liberty Expedition 🌊
Join us May 8–16, 2026 for a rare offshore sailing adventure from Bermuda to New York City aboard SV Sea Dragon.
Sail roughly 680 nautical miles across the open Atlantic and cross the mighty Gulf Stream—one of the world’s most powerful ocean currents and a true offshore navigator’s challenge.
This is hands-on exploration and real seamanship. Stand watch beneath star-filled skies, trim sails with a crew of adventurous travelers, and experience the unforgettable moment when the New York skyline appears and the Statue of Liberty rises on the horizon. 🌅🗽
For sailors and explorers alike, this passage is about earning real ocean miles, pushing beyond comfort zones, and collecting stories that last a lifetime.
📍 Bermuda → New York City
📅 May 8–16, 2026
💥 NOW ONLY $5,990
🔗 Book your bunk: www.panexplore.com
#Panexplore #BluewaterSailing #SailingExpedition #AdventureTravel #TravelDeeper
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On International Women’s Day, we’re proud to recognize the women helping build the future of offshore sailing at @panexplore
Our approach is simple: we hire the best people. That includes talented women across our crew and shore teams and strong male allies who help create a professional, supportive culture onboard.
We’re committed to making offshore sailing a safe and welcoming environment for women. That means clear expectations, a respectful onboard culture, and a team that looks out for each other.
We’re also building a pipeline of female talent. Women join Panexplore as Deckhands and grow into Mates and Skippers. We support that progression with real job opportunities, financing options for professional certifications, and full benefit packages.
We’re proud to support and partner with @themagentaproj helping bring more talented women into professional sailing by hiring from their network.
In 2026, we’re also finalizing safeguarding policies, a company-wide code of conduct, and stronger protections against harassment—because a great crew culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built intentionally.
We’re proud of the women already sailing with us—and excited for many more miles together.
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenWhoSail #OffshoreSailing #iwd #iwd2026
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From historic harbors to the edge of the Arctic.
Raw coastlines. Remote passages. True blue-water sailing.
This is summer sailing at the edge of the map.
#icebergs #fjords #oceancrossing
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Bye bye Caribbeans, Hello Florida, ready for a little TLC period!
Signing off for Q1 2026, see you in April, join us on our next trip to Bermuda! 🇧🇲
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⛵️ Arctic Circle | Greenland Adventure
Set sail with us aboard SV Sea Dragon from Nuuk → Ilulissat for 7 days of raw Arctic exploration.
• Cross the legendary Arctic Circle under sail
• Navigate glacial fjords, towering icebergs & iceberg-dotted seas
• Learn real seamanship & icy-water navigation
• 24-hour Arctic light + unforgettable wilderness vibes
This isn’t a cruise — it’s a full-on hands-on sailing expedition into one of the planet’s wildest frontiers.
🌊 Space is limited — book your berth now | Link in Bio
#Panexplore #AdventureSailing #ArcticCircle #arcticsummer
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Set sail on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition from St Pierre & Miquelon to Nuuk, Greenland aboard SV Sea Dragon — a hands-on adventure sailing trip into true Arctic wilderness.
This 17-day, 1,200-nautical-mile high-latitude passage traces ancient iceberg trails, endless daylight under the midnight sun, and windswept seas where icebergs, whales, seabirds, and raw northern beauty rule the horizon. ⛵️✨
From cold-clear air and remote ocean miles to real seamanship, advanced navigation, and expedition living, you’ll be part of a capable crew — standing watch, trimming sails, and learning offshore skills few travelers ever experience. Landfall in Nuuk, Greenland’s vibrant capital caps this epic journey across the North Atlantic. 🌊🧭
📅 Dates: June 10–26, 2026
💰 Trip Price: $9,190
📍 Start: St Pierre & Miquelon → End: Nuuk, Greenland
✨ This is not a cruise — it’s expedition sailing.
👉 Dream big. Sail far. Explore beyond.
🔗 Book your berth & claim your Arctic adventure: link in bio.
#ArcticExpedition #AdventureSailing #Greenland #onceinalifetime
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ITS A SNAKE PIT NOT A CROC PIT!! 🐊 🐍 🪢
#sailinglife #adventuretravel #sailingadventure #raceboat #sailracing
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Day 4 sailing from Antigua to the Bahamas! 🇧🇸
Sometimes on long passages it takes a few days to get used to life at sea, hand steering, and waking up for watches. But today the whole crew is awake at the same time, we had a beautiful sunrise, REAL coffee, and PANCAKES!
#sailinglife #boatlife #lifeatsea #sailboat #oceanadventure
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⚠️This isn’t a cruise. It’s an expedition.
Panexplore runs hands-on adventure sailing voyages to some of the world’s most remote waters — from open-ocean crossings to wild, rarely visited islands — aboard SV Sea Dragon.
On every expedition, everyone is crew. Whether it’s your first time at sea or you’re an experienced sailor, you’ll be actively involved: standing watch, learning to sail offshore, navigating, and exploring places few people ever reach.
With a large and diverse professional team - more than 50% of our pro crew are women: a Yachtmaster Ocean Skipper, a Yachtmaster Offshore 1st mate and up to 2 experienced deckhands - Panexplore offers a safe, supportive environment to build real skills, push your comfort zone, and experience the ocean properly — from spotting rare wildlife to navigating by the stars.
Our 2026 expeditions are now open.
Places are limited, and each voyage is intentionally small.
⛵ Join an expedition. Be part of the crew.
👉 View the itinerary & book your place: https://lnkd.in/eA4cjjU4
#AdventureSailing #SailingExpeditions #ExploreBeyond #HandsOnAdventure #sailing
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