​Our Vision is to be the best youth development maritime organisation in the world.

New Zealand 2018 Youth Adventure

8 lucky teenagers from across the island of Ireland will be selected to travel to New Zealand and complete a 10-day youth development voyage on board the Spirit of New Zealand - To express an interest in nominating yourself, a young person, family member, or student follow the link below.

About us

The Atlantic Youth Trust is a youth development and cultural integration charity that will deliver a world class educational programme on a purpose built tall ship. Young people from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will come together for exciting and challenging voyages. 

Three years of local and international research and consultation has brought the Trust to where it is today. Twenty-five tall ship organisations, youth and educational experts, naval representatives, tourism professionals along with many others have been consulted. We are now confident we have the best long-term solution for the island based on the Spirit of Adventure Trust model in New Zealand. Learn more...

Youth Feedback from a Pilot Voyage

See how it works in New Zealand