Sail Training Ship "BLUE OCEAN Mirai" to Embark on Mystery Voyage from Yokohama Port in August 2026

The Sail Training Ship "BLUE OCEAN Mirai," operated by Zeri Japan (Location: Kobe City, Representative: Yusuke Kakeya), has begun accepting applications for two sailing voyages departing from Yokohama Port: one to Ito from August 1, 2026 (Sat) to August 7, 2026 (Fri), and another to Tateyama from August 16, 2026 (Sun) to August 23, 2026 (Sun).

"Mirai" is Japan's only* private training sailing ship that accepts the general public as "trainees" to participate in authentic sailing voyages. During regular voyages, participants engage in various activities related to actual sailing operations under the guidance of the crew, such as deploying and stowing sails, rope work, lookout duty, steering, and watch duty.

The experience of reading the wind and moving the ship in cooperation with crewmates is a unique learning opportunity offered by sailing ships and is one of the marine education and human resource development activities that "Mirai" values.

Unlike typical cruise trips, participants become members of the crew, learn sail handling and chart reading, and share life aboard a sailing ship.

This time, the voyages will depart from Yokohama Port and sail to the destinations of Ito or Tateyama Port, with the sailing route determined according to the wind and sea conditions. Please enjoy the unique experience of the "Mirai" sailing ship while savoring the exhilaration of sailing solely by the power of the wind and the sense of accomplishment from working together to move the ship.

At the end of each voyage, participants will find the "Anjin Festival," a representative summer event, in Ito (for the August 1-7 voyage), and the Tateyama Evening Sun Pier, known for its beautiful sunsets, in Tateyama (for the August 16-23 voyage).

*According to our own research (April 2026. For Japanese-flagged large sailing vessels - sailing vessels with a total length of 40m or more).

Voyage Schedule

Dates

Schedule

Sail Training Ship Voyage 1 [Ito]

◆ Departure from Yokohama Port:

August 1, 2026 (Sat)

◆ Arrival at Ito Port:

August 7, 2026 (Fri)

Sail Training Ship Voyage 2 [Tateyama]

◆ Departure from Yokohama Port:

August 16, 2026 (Sun)

◆ Arrival at Tateyama Port:

August 23, 2026 (Sun)

[Day 1] 09:30 Gathering and Boarding, Orientation, Ship Tour, Safety Briefing, Drills, Mast Climbing / Basic Sail Handling Lecture 10:00 Departure 12:00 Lunch 17:00 Dinner

~ Evening Watch Duty and Social Time ~

[Days 2-6 (Ito)] [Days 2-7 (Tateyama)]

Voyage at the Mercy of the Wind Various experiential activities will be conducted daily while sailing, including sail handling, lookout duty, and deck work. There will be an opportunity to go ashore at the port of call on one of these days.

[Final Day] 06:30 Wake-up 06:45 Deck Assembly 06:45-07:15 Gymnastics / Deck Wash (Deck cleaning using coconuts) 07:30 Breakfast, Ship tidying and cleaning Merchandise Sale Port Tour

◆ Ito Voyage 11:30 Lunch 13:00 Docking at Ito Port 14:00 Disembarkation and Dismissal

◆ Tateyama Voyage

10:00 Docking at Tateyama Port 11:00 Disembarkation and Dismissal

*Please note that program details may be changed or canceled due to weather and sea conditions on the day, as safety is the top priority.

*This voyage's operational decisions, routes, and ports of call are determined in advance in consultation with the onshore management department in accordance with safety regulations. *This program is an experiential program where participants engage in sailing operations. Please participate safely by following the crew's instructions.

*More than 10 participants are required to unfurl the maximum number of sails. Depending on conditions such as wind, the ship will navigate by switching between sailing (sails unfurled, navigating solely by wind power), engine power (navigating by engine), and auxiliary sailing (using both engine and sails). The captain will determine the program's implementation details and timing based on the day's conditions.

Participation Fee (Tax Included)

General Price

Youth Price (Ages 35 and under)

Yokohama to Ito, 6 nights, 7 days

117,700 yen (tax included)

93,500 yen (tax included)

Yokohama to Tateyama, 7 nights, 6 days

130,900 yen (tax included)

104,500 yen (tax included)

*Fees include passage, accommodation, meals, and insurance.

Details and Application

For details, please visit the Sail Training Ship "BLUE OCEAN Mirai" HP and apply.

https://www.zeri.jp/miraie/voyage/

About the Sail Training Ship "BLUE OCEAN Mirai"

The "BLUE OCEAN Mirai," operated by Zeri Japan, is a private training sailing ship that is Japan's only one offering voyages to the general public. With the mission to "nurture people through the sea and connect with society," it provides sail training that allows a wide range of people, from children to adults, to experience authentic sailing voyages. It also collaborates with schools, companies, and government agencies on voyages and accepts trainees for maritime technician training courses, engaging in activities in the fields of maritime education and marine environmental education.

Inquiries about this matter:

Zeri Japan

1-3-3 Higashikawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0044, Kobe Harborland Center Building 8F

TEL: 078-371-0121 (Reception 10:00-16:00) Email: [email protected]

https://www.zeri.jp/miraie/