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The golden age of ocean liners

The SS Manhattan During the 1800s, ocean liners were used mainly to carry cargo overseas. By the early 1900s, the Golden Age of liners was in full swing. 10 June 2011

Sailing Turkey's Mediterranean coast

Crystal clear The most dramatic way to see this stretch of coastline is by skimming through the crystal waters aboard a gullet, a traditional wooden yacht. Read more… 31 May 2011

A starter guide to cruising in Alaska

Alaskan dusk In Alaska, a state that could take months, if not years to thoroughly explore, a cruise offers travellers the chance to see many of the top sights in one convenient package. Read more… 26 May 2011

Cruises for non-cruise people

Northwest Passage Alaskan wilds, African rivers, the Northwest Passage, tall ships and more for those who might find a traditional cruise experience a bit staid. Read more… 24 May 2011

The Passport blog

Are cruise ships finally getting into fashion?

SS Antoinette Cruise lines aren't exactly known for pushing the design envelope, but two stylish new ships are changing things. Read more… 23 May 2011

The Passport blog

Music on the move

Cannonball on the Bruise Cruise Musicians are no strangers to travel. But now several mobile rock festivals are putting the trip centre stage with rock cruises and railway-themed band tours. Read more… 08 April 2011

The beautiful seas of Croatia

Vis town Sail along the magnificent coast, and dive into the seas that Marco Polo called home. 22 March 2011

All at sea in New Zealand

Bay of Islands, New Zealand The best way to explore New Zealand's Bay of Islands is to make like a local and get out on the water, from tall-ship sailing to a journey in a traditional Maori war canoe. Read more… 18 November 2010

Island hopping in New Zealand

The R Tucker Thompson leaves Paradise Bay Exploring New Zealand's Bay of Islands by Maori war canoe, tall ship and racing yacht. 18 November 2010

Southwest France’s best for boating: Canal du Midi

Canal du Midi Where life slips into a lower gear and scenes of southern France slip by like a magic lantern: drowsy villages, riverside markets, fields of corn, lavender, poppies and sunflowers. Read more… 30 August 2010

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