A new relationship between people and the sea

Become crew,
not a tourist.

Not a packaged tour — a community where you become crew on a real voyage. The Admiral and crew actually set sail, sharing the books and the failures along the way.

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Cruise scene JUNO MARE
Our Mission

“ So that everyone can enjoy the sea, freely. ”

Through new rules and modern technology, we keep pursuing freedoms that haven’t been possible until now.

We’re working to lower every barrier to getting on a boat. By rethinking ownership, operations, and information, we open the sea to be more accessible and more equitable — that’s the Age of Discovery we envision.

LLC-style DAO concept (note, in Japanese)
What We Do

Four pillars for a new relationship with the sea

We are not just an event organizer — we are a group building infrastructure so anyone can enjoy the sea. Transparent operations, fair value distribution, and growing the network of stakeholders are at our core.

— 01

Events

Step aboard with low friction and discover new experiences. Boats are also available for shoots and private events. Centered on JUNO MARE in Shonan, we host SUP, snorkeling, travel, shisha, and more.

Upcoming events on Peatix →
— 02

Community

A group building both the sea-loving crew and the systems that support them. We commit to transparent operations and fair value distribution to grow the circle of people involved.

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— 03

Social

Under the name “Shachiku Pirates,” we run social community-building and awareness campaigns. We’re turning a “work-while-sailing” lifestyle into a culture.

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— 04

Distributed Ownership In Development

Sharing boats, ports, and marinas across all stakeholders to create a fluid maritime market. As a first step, we’re bringing the founder’s boat into an LLC-style DAO and validating the legal and operational model.

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By the Numbers

Our wake so far

Since we set sail in May 2025, we’ve been growing the community out of Shonan. The numbers don’t lie — here’s what we’ve done so far.

20 events
Events held
since May 2025
70 people
Community members
300 guests
Total event participants
2-3 / month
Event cadence
Events

From JUNO MARE in Shonan,
cruising as everyday life.

In Shonan and Tokyo, we run a variety of programs that spark new connections and ideas. If you have a concept you’d like to explore on the water, get in touch.

  • CRUISEShonan cruises / charter
  • MARINESUP, snorkeling, fishing
  • CULTUREOn-board shisha, music, photography
  • URBANTokyo Web3 / DAO events
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JUNO MARE
Upcoming

Upcoming & Recent Events

Programs open for sign-up or held recently. See each event page for details.

Open

湘南→館山クルーズ　大航海時代DAO

Venue 神奈川県横須賀市

東京湾を越える、湘南発・館山への1泊2日セーリングクルーズ。6月13日 9:30集合。

  • #船旅体験
  • #リアル
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Schedule

Upcoming Events

Real-time view of upcoming voyages and events.

Captain & Crew

Who steers the ship

Great Cruise DAO is run by people who love the sea. Meet the core members.

Yunosuke Suzuki

Admiral, Great Cruise DAOCaptain of JUNO MARE

Yunosuke Suzuki YUNOSUKE

Building a culture of sea access for everyone, starting from Shonan. Currently using his own boat, JUNO MARE, as the first testbed for distributed ownership of boats, ports, and marinas.

SNS Hub → note →

Events & PlanningSailing Support

Kemmy KEMMY

Works in sales while also guiding international visitors around Tokyo. Joined to create experiences that move people, and excited to build a community that reaches beyond Japan.

Marine EngineeringVessel Management

Banbanlee BANBANLEE

Former engineer on large tanker ships, now working in tanker maintenance and new shipbuilding. Ten years of sailing as a hobby — handles engine work and ship cooking alike.

“ Jumping onto a ship that has started to sail, without hesitation. ”

乗りかけた船には、ためらわず乗ってしまえ。

— Ivan Turgenev

Channels

Where to find what

We’re active across several channels. Here are the right entry points depending on what you’re looking for.

News

Updates

06.07.2026

AI Agent Report: 19 Tasks Completed, 80% Automation Rate Achieved

06.07.2026

Compensation Design v1.0 Finalized | Complete Overview of DAO Treasury Operations on a ¥50,000 Monthly Budget

06.03.2026

We're Rebuilding Our Community App "Juno Link"
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Take your next step on the sea.

Great Cruise DAO is a gathering that uses boats, events, and technology to make the sea freer. Joining the community is free — start by dropping into our Discord.

Official Discord → View events →
About / Contact

About the organization

For official inquiries, press, or partnership conversations, please reach out below. We respond as quickly as we can.

Official contact
customer-service@great-cruise-era.com
Name
Great Cruise DAO (大航海時代DAO)
Founder
Yuno (Captain of JUNO MARE / Admiral of Great Cruise DAO)
Founded
May 2025
Based in
Shonan, Kanagawa / Tokyo, Japan
Legal form
Currently a sole proprietorship; aiming to incorporate within 2026
Main activities
Marine cruises and event programming / community operations / research and validation of distributed ownership for boats, ports, and marinas
Partners

Looking for partners to sail with

Putting boats to sea, opening up ports, creating experiences on the water — we’re looking for partners to make the sea freer and more interesting, together.

Local businesses, shops, boat owners, venues, media — any form of involvement works. Let’s start with a conversation. We publish our finances and activities openly, so see our voyage for yourself before deciding.

Talk about partnering

Contact: customer-service@great-cruise-era.com