Marine

Reading Time: 3 minutes Not that these stunning vistas could ever get old, but if you are after a way to break up all that sightseeing, there are a number of ways to stay entertained onboard an Antarctic ship.

Reading Time: 4 minutes I wasn’t sure what to expect from an Adventure Cruise. The word “cruise” conjured up images of vast banquet halls on huge vessels, and yet the word “adventure” denoted exciting exploits into previously unexplored parts of the world.

Reading Time: 3 minutes You’d think falling overboard would put you off sailing, but not skipper Mike Simon.

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re just starting to cut your teeth on life at sea, here’s the essential guide to sailing that every beginner should know.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Nothing’s worse than damaging your camera while on the water. Follow these tips from a professional to keep your photos crisp and camera dry.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Seasickness is never fun but thankfully it can be treated. Follow these five simple tips for stopping seasickness and you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

Reading Time: < 1 minute Sailing isn’t like it was in the old days. Rates of scurvy have declined. Peg legs are few. No-one really knows what ‘hardtack’ is anymore. On the whole, things have improved.

Reading Time: < 1 minute If you want to know what it looks like to spend 8 days, cruising from Castelnaudary to Homps and sipping champagne between cheese courses…this is it.

Reading Time: 5 minutes Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef grabs most of the country’s travel headlines, but anyone wanting an alternative dive site should give Exmouth a very serious look.