I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.
- John Masefield, "Sea-Fever"

The Sea is a source of life, adventure, education, and understanding.  The Sea has provided a platform for Kaisei to carry a message of Global partnership for the past 14 years.

Sailing with thousands of crew from over 25 different countries for more than 40,000 nautical miles has enabled Kaisei to be a catalyst of positive change all over the planet.

Kaisei is operated by Ocean Voyages Institute, a non-profit organization (501 C3) founded in 1979 by a group of international sailors, educators, and conservationists with a mission of teaching the maritime arts and sciences, and researching and preserving the world's oceans.

Selective partnerships with leading international youth and environmental organizations have paved the way for innovative programs rich with challenge, service, and humble appreciation of the inter-connectedness of humanity and the resources that sustain us.

Ocean Voyages Institute