Cyclone-Ready Cruising: Lessons from the Pacific Islands
A decade of sailing through the South Pacific reveals how to stay safe and enjoy the region, even during cyclone season.
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A decade of sailing through the South Pacific reveals how to stay safe and enjoy the region, even during cyclone season.
Dominica’s lush rainforests, river adventures and seaside hospitality invite sailors to slow down, savor and explore.
From pirate caves to snorkeling around the wreck of the Rhone, the British Virgin Islands is a playground for young sailors.
Cruising World photographers capture the spirit of adventure on our list of the most striking images from the past year.
From Caribbean hot spots, to quiet anchorages at the bottom of the world, these are some of the most beautiful sailing spots on the planet.
A cruise up the Gambia River in western Africa is a lesson in many things, including the meaning of equality within community.
This cruiser couldn’t let a trip to Zanzibar go by without going sailing on a dhow.
Arriving on the northern coast of this Indian Ocean island after years of sailing in the pacific, a sailing family dives into a whole new world.
Offshore sailing legend Jimmy Cornell has unveiled a global sailing event for bold adventurers, spanning Antarctica to the Northwest Passage, that celebrates exploration and community.
Rolf Bjelke’s daring adventures aboard SY Northern Light opened Antarctica to sailors worldwide.
Intrepid adventurer recounts rounding Cape Horn and circumnavigating Antarctica.
The passage on Pelagic Australis from Chile to Antarctica was nothing short of mind-bending, but the rewards were worth the ordeal.
A preexisting condition leads to a rapidly advancing infection in the Bahamas Out Islands—and a sudden change of cruising plans.
From Caribbean hot spots, to quiet anchorages at the bottom of the world, these are some of the most beautiful sailing spots on the planet.
Anchored off an uninhabited island in the Bahamas is a memorable way to celebrate New Year’s Day, or any day of the year really.
Islands such as Conception, Rum Cay and San Salvador are off the beaten path and a visit there can feel like you have the place all to yourself.
The Thirty Thousand Islands is a picturesque wonderland for anyone willing to explore a bit by sailing, and a bit by rowing.
Experienced freshwater sailors from the Great Lakes had a lot to learn while cruising to the Atlantic and down to Maine.
We expected iceblink during our arduous journey through the Northwest Passage. The typhoon, not so much.
A pair of sailors discover the joy of community while cruising the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Dominica’s lush rainforests, river adventures and seaside hospitality invite sailors to slow down, savor and explore.
From pirate caves to snorkeling around the wreck of the Rhone, the British Virgin Islands is a playground for young sailors.
ARC and ARC+ fleets complete their transatlantic journeys, celebrating victories and reflecting on challenges in Grenada and Saint Lucia.
Boaters may not celebrate the same way landlubbers do, but our holidays might be even more memorable.
The beauty of Italy is mesmerizing. The sailing can be challenging, and history abounds around every breakwater.
Power catamaran charters will be available from Dubrovnik starting with this summer’s season.
Peter Cafe Sport is a popular refuge for world-cruising sailors who stop over to provision and make repairs in the Azores.
Updated every five years, this survey is an in-depth look at where long-distance cruisers sail, what kinds of boats they’re aboard, and more.
Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power catamarans are available for winter 2024 departures.
Although there are days when progress feels minuscule, we’ve crossed major milestones in our refit.
This seasoned crew from the hospitality sector have some sage advice for hosting, including a special Mexico itinerary.
Traveling by car from Mexico to California brought up memories of the many ports of entry we’ve entered under sail.
There are obstacles to overcome as cruisers visiting the Galapagos Islands. It’s well worth the effort.
We arrived at Panama’s Darién province ready to make memories. We left still wondering about its mysteries.
Cruising the remote Falkland Islands is as much about the people as the adventurous sailing.
A cruising couple followed the crowd to Guatemala’s Rio Dulce to hide from storms, and discovered a verdant jungle teeming with culture.
When someone invites you to tag along for a birthday sailing adventure in French Polynesia, well, you’ve just got to go. Right?
The 70-foot catamaran Saphira was years in the making for this couple who wanted the perfect boat to cruise the world.
El Niño changed the dynamics of cyclone season, leaving us hopscotching across the islands of the South Pacific for shelter.
Updated every five years, this survey is an in-depth look at where long-distance cruisers sail, what kinds of boats they’re aboard, and more.