If you’re planning to sail your yacht or small craft back to Australia, carefully consider the risks to your personal health and safety and that of your crew members from COVID-19 and related restrictions.
Many countries have closed their borders, including Pacific island countries, and restricted access to their ports.
You may not be able to refuel or restock your supplies en route.
It is your responsibility to check on what arrangements will be in place for your arrival in any waters or ports. It is not the responsibility of the Australian Government to negotiate access on your behalf or facilitate your journey.
If you do sail into Australian waters:
note that only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can enter Australia
all crew must be isolated in mandatory quarantine accommodation for 14 days on arrival
you must provide arrival information in advance.
At this time, we recommend you either moor your boat and stay where you are, or if you wish to come home and flights are available, store your boat and fly back to Australia. We do not know when other countries will reopen their borders and ease restrictions. Don’t take the risk by attempting to sail back – stay in place or fly home!
We have heard that boats returning have had to go into quarantine at $2,400 for the 14 days
From the Smartraveller Gov web site
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