Neumayer Channel is a channel 16 miles (26 km) long in a NE-SW direction and about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) wide, separating Anvers Island from Wiencke Island and Doumer Island, in the Palmer Archipelago. The southwest entrance to this channel was seen by Eduard Dallmann, leader of the German 1873-74 expedition, who named it Roosen Channel. The Belgian Antarctic Expedition,...

Cruising on the Nile River in northern Egypt provides an alternative method for visiting the temples, tombs and archaeologically significant locations in this region brimming with historical wealth. In addition to accessing a broader cross-section of ancient sites, the cruises offer perspective into the lives of rural Egyptians, many of whom live in similar fashion as...

The Panama Canal is an 82 kilometer canal that links the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic, cutting across the Isthmus of Panama on the link between the North American and South American continents as an important component of international maritime trade. The canal is considered one of the 7 Wonders of The Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Comple...

RMS Queen Mary 2 is a transatlantic ocean liner and is the flagship of the Cunard Line. The ship was constructed to eventually replace the ageing , the Cunard flagship from 1969 to 2004 and the last major ocean liner built before the construction of Queen Mary 2. Queen Mary 2 has the Royal Mail Ship (RMS) title conferred on her, as a gesture to Cunard's history, by Ro...

The River Seine stretches 776 kilometers from Source Seine, near the town of Dijon, in northeastern France to the English Channel at La Havre after bisecting Paris geographically as well as culturally near the middle of its route. The Right Bank (La Rive Droite) of the River Seine has historically been associated with an elevated level of sophistication and elegance i...

Come aboard the Lake Queen II for a one-hour guided tour of the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet in the United States. The boat departs the Bridge Bay Marina to cruise on Yellowstone Lake with up to seven different times to choose from. Along the way you will learn about the Lake Area Historical District, the remains of the SS E.C. Waters which you will view, ...

The Slow Boat is a popular mean of transport among locals, backpackers and adventure seekers. It leaves from Chiang Khong on the Thai-Lao border and its last stop is Luang Prabang. The boat takes two days so prepare for long time on the river.

The romance and reputation of the South Pacific Islands beckons cruisers from all over the world. Visiting these idyllic islands and their white sandy beaches, tumbling waterfalls, lush tropical rainforests and friendly indigenous inhabitants makes for almost anyone’s dream trip. Cruises are regularly scheduled with exotic Ports of call that include such iconic ...

Tromsø is the largest city inside the Arctic Circle and considered the gateway thereto. The city spans a number of islands, connected to the mainland by bridges and tunnels. Tromso is considered one of the best places to view the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and is the port of embarkation for short duration Arctic Circle oriented cruises, cruises that set ...

The Upper Mekong River where it flows through Laos and Cambodia has become a popular location for travelers wanting to sample the offerings of this Southeast Asian country from the comfort and convenience of a river ship. The Upper Mekong is subject to changeable conditions and requires somewhat more nimble craft to navigate through some of the potentially challenging...

St. Thomas is the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, its most developed city and the center of island life. St. Thomas offers a full spectrum of activities including snorkeling, SCUBA diving, golf, hiking and sailing along with dramatic mountainous scenery, crystal clear water and idyllic white sand beaches with swaying palm trees. St. Thomas’ city of Charlotte...

Journey through the heart of Russia on Europe's longest and largest river. Discover Moscow (Red Square and Kremlin), the architectural wonders of Kizhi Island, Volgograd (the site of the decisive battle of World War II’s eastern front), caviar from the city of Astrakhan, historic St. Petersburg, and more. Life along the river looks very much like it always has. ...

A windjammer is a type of large sailing ship, with an iron or for the most part steel hull, built to carry cargo in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Windjammers were the grandest of merchant sailing ships, with between three and five large masts and square sails, giving them a characteristic profile. A common incorrect explanation of the origin of the term ...