Life Below the Decks of an American Steamboat
Jackie Cohen tells what life is like for crewmembers of an iconic steamboat cruise, The American Steamboat Company’s “American Queen” ship, based in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Freighter Trip, Part 2: Dodging Icebergs
Pete Martin set off on a nine-month around the world journey on a freighter. In part two of his series, the relaxing life at sea is detailed, as is an encounter with some large icebergs.
Antarctica: Nothing Else Comes Close
A Silverseas cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and Antarctica is the author’s best trip of his life–the incredible scenery of icebergs, king penguins, baby seals and the striking landscapes make this a bucket list come true trip.
Philippines Digital Detox: No Phone, No Bathrooms, Plenty of Stars
A trip across some of the thousands of islands in the Philippines by pandaw, a small boat without running water and able to land at deserted beaches.
Cruise Around Europe with Katarina Line
Katarina Line tours offer sea and land excursions that will introduce tourists to Europe’s historical, natural, cultural, and gastronomical significance.
Croatia: Shore Dining a Big Plus on a Small Ship
Cruising the coast of Croatia with a twist: passengers disembark the small ship and have dinner every night on shore, instead of in the ship dining room.
Royal Seas Cruises: An Affordable Family Vacation
While the cost of vacations is going up, partly due to the influx of rich Chinese visitors to the US, many families are finding that cruises are affordable.
Freighter Ship Cruise: Alone on the Ocean
The start of a freighter ship journey, where the author is heading out to sea from Busan, South Korea. The excitement and anticipation of a long sea voyage.
Cruising to Antarctica
Antartica is a continent is filled with mysteriously, untouched ground waiting to be discovered and nothing gets you closer than an Antartica cruise.
Le Boat: Bringing Self-Drive Barging to North America
Le Boat, Europe’s largest recreational boating company, is set to launch its first North American destination in 2018 on Ontario’s Rideau Canal.
Philippines: Diving and Relaxing on a Live-Aboard Ship
A family cruise in the South China Sea in the Philippines on the Hans Christian Anderson, a liveaboard boat built for diving and shore excursions.
Barging in Holland: Relaxed Cruising
Barging is a slow-moving way to enjoy the pretty countryside of Holland, while enjoying the fun of piloting one’s own boat. A barging trip in Holland.
