Oyster World Rally 2024-25

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Oyster World Rally 2024-25

On 14th January 2024, twenty-one Oyster yachts crossed the start line of the Oyster World Rally 2024-25 at Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua. They set sail for a 27,000-mile, 16-month adventure, exploring more than 27 destinations and some the world's most spectacular cruising grounds.

The Oyster World Rally 2024-25 was the fourth edition of our fully supported circumnavigation of the world. On 4th April 2025 the fleet successfully completed their sailing adventure around the world, returning to Antigua to mark the conclusion of the Oyster World Rally 2024-25.

HIGHLIGHTS

Distance: 27k nm
Locations: 27 stopovers
Fleet: 21 Oysters
Duration: 16 months

The Rally

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RALLY LIFE

Relive the fleet's adventures as they explore unique and remote destinations on their circumnavigation.

Brazil and Grenada

Join the fleet as they explore vibrant Brazil and cross the Equator for the second time, making landfall in Grenada after their last ocean passage of the Oyster World Rally 2024-25.

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St Helena

One of the remotest places in the world, St Helena is a tiny volcanic island situated 1,200 miles from the Southwest coast of Africa and 1,800 miles from South America.

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South Africa

Experience the magic of South Africa as the fleet explores Cape Town, the majestic Table Mountain, adventurous hikes and unique wildlife safaris, before setting sail to their next destination, the remote island of St Helena.

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Mauritius and Réunion

From lush rainforests to idyllic beaches, Mauritus and La Réunion Island gave the fleet a change of culture and landscape, before setting sail again for South Africa, navigating the tremendous 1430nm passage to Durban.

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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

A remote tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands have been an absolute highlight for the Rally fleet.

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Southern Indonesia

Discover eclectic Indonesia with the fleet as they explore its breathtaking islands and experience unique encounters, from Komodo Dragons to enormous but gentle Whale Sharks.

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Australia

Explore some of Australia’s finest cruising grounds, as the fleet celebrates sailing halfway around the world and discovers the beauty of Mackay, the Whitsundays, Cairns and Darwin.

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Vanuatu

Join the fleet as they explore volcanic islands and ancient villages in Vanuatu, a unique archipelago in the south-western Pacific Ocean, 1150nm east of Australia.

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Fiji

From vibrant coral reefs and stunning anchorages, to its fascinating culture, this South Pacific archipelago was a true highlight of this once-in-a-lifetime circumnavigation.

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Tonga

Experience the Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga, a true island paradise best known for its white sand beaches, coral reefs and lush tropical rainforest.

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Tahiti and Bora Bora

Join the fleet as they discover Tahiti and the Society Islands, a remote paradise that's world-renowned for majestic volcanic mountain ranges and stunning azure waters.

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French Polynesia

After crossing the Pacific Ocean, the Rally fleet arrived into one of the remotest destinations of the world: French Polynesia. Explore the lush rainforests of The Marquesas Islands and the blissful atolls of the Tuamotu Archipelago.

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Galápagos Islands

Experience one the most unique destinations on the planet: the Galápagos Islands. Discover this volcanic archipelago through the lens of the Rally fleet.

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Unforgettable encounters

Join Oyster 745 Mexican Wave as they tour the Galápagos with a naturalist guide on board, getting up close to sea lions, hammerhead sharks, infinite amounts of marine life and unique species.

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Panama Canal Transit

Step on board Oyster 565 Babe as they transit the Panama Canal, leaving the Caribbean Sea behind and reaching the Pacific Ocean.

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Antigua to Panama

Join the Oyster World Rally fleet departing from Antigua, sailing to hidden paradises like Dominica, San Blas Islands, and the ABC islands, before transiting through the Panama Canal.

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Antigua

Watch the fleet's departure as they begin their voyage of a lifetime.

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OYSTER WORLD RALLY 2024-25

Social stories from the fleet

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Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua 3

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Ostara

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Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua 5

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua 1

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua Skana

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua Mastegot

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua 2

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua Ahlam

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua Ri Ra

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua Jazofi

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Finish Antigua 6

Padar Island Indonesia Oyster World Rally 6

Padar Island Indonesia Oyster World Rally 2

Padar Island Indonesia Oyster World Rally 5

Padar Island Indonesia Oyster World Rally 4

Padar Island Indonesia Oyster World Rally

Padar Island Indonesia Oyster World Rally 3

Altaia sailing in the inward passage of the Great Barrier Reef 2

Oyster yachts at anchor on their way to Darwin

Oyster yachts at anchor on their way to Darwin Australia

Whitehaven Beach Halfway Party Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Irish Flag

Whitehaven Beach Halfway Party Oyster World Rally 2024 25 4 2

Oyster 595 Mastegot sailing towards Vanuatu 2

Oyster World Rally Tenders Bay of Islands Fiji

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Fleet in Bay of Islands Fiji

Drone shot of beach in Nuku Island Vavau Tonga

Oyster 655 Altaia at anchor in Nuku Island Vavau Tonga

Oyster 885 SII Satori II Night Sailing towards Tonga

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 fleet at anchor in Moorea

Local children on board Oyster 575 Ahlam Moorea

Oyster 655 Jolie at anchor sunset in Tuamotus French Polynesia

White sand beach Tuamotu Islands French Polynesia

Paradise in Fakarava atoll Tuamotus French Polynesia

Yoga in Fakarava atoll Tuamotus French Polynesia

Oyster World Rally Fleet in Tuamotu Islands

Windsurfing in FakaravaTuamotus French Polynesia

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Relaxing on the beach Tuamotus

Windsurf Fakarava atoll Tuamotus French Polynesia

Paradise Kauehi Tuamotus French Polynesia

Exploring Kauehi Tuamotus French Polynesia

Fermented breadfruit demonstrations Nuku Hiva

Oyster Yachts at anchor in Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands

Oyster 655 Jolie and 575 Aurora in Tuamotu Islands French Polynesia Oyster World Rally

Oyster World Rally 2024 25 fleet arriving in Kauehi Tuamotus French Polynesia

Traditional Marquesan dance on the beach

Drone shot of Oyster yachts in Kauehi Tuamotus French Polynesia

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Oyster World Rally 2024-25 Testimonial | 745 Mexican Wave

RALLY STORIES

Inspiring stories and adventures

Press

How a fleet of Oyster Yachts is navigating a luxe odyssey around the world

From the decision to join the Rally to impromptu celebrations on remote islands, Oyster owners tell luxury magazine Robb Report about their adventure of a lifetime around the world.

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Oyster World Rally: A new world for adventurers

Náutica y Yates Magazine caught up with owners of Oyster 595 Mastegot and Oyster 575 Ahlam as they arrived into the Marquesas Islands.

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22 Oyster yachts sail around the world in a flotilla

Oyster 655 Altaia's owners tell YACHT Magazine about their round-the-world voyage on the Oyster World Rally 2024-25.

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A Big, New World

Gabby Covill, who owns the Oyster 745 Mexican Wave with her husband, is cruising the globe for the first time as part of the Oyster World Rally.

The overall experience so far has been amazing. The feeling we had crossing the start was one of joy, satisfaction, and achievement. The Oyster team are fantastic and I commend them all for their work and commitment to the cause.

Lawrie Brice, Oyster 885 Satori II Skipper

We're really looking forward to the adventure. We're ready to go, we can't wait to get off the dock now!

Joe & Mary Sowton, Oyster 54 Ostara

We will never forget magical moments such as seeing a manta rays gliding along between the anchored yachts in the evening against the backdrop of the famous Bay of Virgins on Fatu Hiva.

Cedric Laufenberg, Oyster 655 Altaia