Morris Nautical Charts a New Course: M.Y. Northern Escape to Debut in Fiji and French Polynesia for 2026 Season
12 Feb, 2026
After three sold-out Mediterranean seasons and a relocation from Cannes, France to Cairns, Australia, Morris Nautical’s 41-metre Benetti Oasis is setting its sights on the South Pacific.
From April 2026, M.Y Northern Escape will begin an exclusive charter season across Fiji, followed by French Polynesia, expanding into some of the world’s most coveted cruising grounds.
M.Y Northern Escape en route to Fiji
The custom-built Benetti Oasis, delivered in 2022, will depart Cairns for a carefully curated South Pacific season designed for those seeking adventure, privacy and cultural connection.From remote atolls throughout Fiji to untouched reef systems such as Rainbow Reef, to the cinematic lagoons of Bora Bora, MY Northern Escape is purpose built to reveal the South Pacific at its most extraordinary. Sam Aldred, CEO of Morris Nautical and Captain of M.Y. Northern Escape, describes the move as a natural evolution for the brand.
M.Y Northern Escape in Fiji
“The South Pacific offers an entirely different environment to explore, with more remote anchorages and dive sites accessible only by yacht. Many of our returning charter clients have now experienced M.Y Northern Escape on the Great Barrier Reef and the Mediterranean. Now, we’re inviting them to discover the South Pacific privately and entirely on their own itinerary.”
– Sam Aldred, CEO Morris Nautical, Captain M.Y Northern Escape
Beyond the yacht, the itineraries extend ashore through immersive cultural experiences. Guests may be welcomed into remote island villages or share in locally guided explorations of sacred sites throughout the islands, making a visit to the South Pacific go beyond the yacht experience.
M.Y Northern Escape is available for charter in Fiji from April 2026, and French Polynesia from July – October 2026.
For more information or to reserve a private charter, contact reservations on [email protected]