In this week’s episode we start off anchored next to a pencil dot of sand and rock surrounded by reef, then sail 180nm north east to Pulau Belitung in the…
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Exploring Pulau Macan: The tropical island that thinks it’s a sailboat
We sailed into the deep bay next to Pulau Macan (aka ‘Tiger Island’) for the night and stayed for a week. The only difference between this tropical island and a…
Sailing Jakarta: Polluted, noisy, overcrowded but absolutely brilliant
As much as we love anchoring in the remote and white-sand bays of south east Asia’s islands, we never pass up a chance to drop in on some of the…
Sailing Krakatoa Part 2: Shoreside excursion on an active volcano
After a night at anchor under the cliff face of Krakatoa, we moved our sailboat closer to the smouldering remains of ‘Child of Krakatoa’. In December 2018 Anak Krakatoa, after…
Would you anchor beneath an active volcano? Sailing to Krakatoa Part 1
When we heard about the landslide of Anak Krakatoa and subsequent tsunami in December 2018 we were horrified to learn about the devastation to local communities along the coast of…
Explore the world’s biggest cruise ship – Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ship to date, Symphony of the Seas, will debut in 2018 with a European tour. Get a sneak peak on board ahead of her maiden voyage
Luxury cruise brand, Cunard, announces fourth ship
The fourth as yet unnamed Cunard ship will carry 3,000 passengers, and will be launched in 2022
10 Most beautiful hotels in the world by the water
If you are looking for a long-haul holiday steeped in luxury with plenty of activities including sailing and water sports on offer, these idyllic hotels and resorts around the world…
America’s Cup: the world’s most luxurious charter yachts to watch the race in style
If you're looking to watch the America's Cup in style this summer, these luxurious charter yachts, including the world famous Maltese Falcon, offer the perfect seat to view the action