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Tripping on the Northern Lights

MS Midnatsol at port A cruise along Norway’s coast hunts for the elusive and magical Aurora Borealis. 29 November 2011

World’s most beautiful ferry rides

Chile: The Patagonian fjords From glowing sky scrapers along the coast of Hong Kong to cocktails garnished with iceberg cubes from the seas of Patagonia, these seriously cool waterway tours are not to be missed. 12 October 2011

Vintage sailing

Sailor waves to sailboats Sail around the world and back in time with these photos of a favourite summer pastime. 02 September 2011

World's most scenic cruises

Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands From coral reefs to calving glaciers, set sail for gorgeous views. 20 July 2011

Safari by water in southern Africa

A blue sky backdrop Instead of sleeping in a lodge and venturing into the gameparks by day, the Zambezi Queen allows travellers to eat, sleep and breathe the life of the floodplains. Read more… 19 July 2011

Wildlife by river boat

Safari by water The Zambezi River Queen cruises through Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Namibia’s Caprivi Strip. 19 July 2011

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

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