Polynesia and the Western Pacific Islands

Saphira on a bluewater passage

A Dream Takes Flight

The 70-foot catamaran Saphira was years in the making for this couple who wanted the perfect boat to cruise the world.

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Sailors visiting the home of a Fiji local.

Fiji’s Blue Lane Initiative

In a time when most other Pacific island nations were closing their borders to cruisers, Fiji figured out a way to welcome them.

Vivian Vuong

The Outlook for Cruising 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic raised some serious questions for cruisers in 2020. Here, sailors around the world share their experiences and offer insight into the possibilities during the new normal.

Cap’n Goodlander

Anchoring in Paradise

Circumnavigator Cap’n Fatty Goodlander offers a few tips for anchoring in challenging conditions found in the South Pacific.