MV Mekong Explorer
Our seasoned expedition cruiser finds that South-East Asia’s busiest waterway still has room for adventure – and a little bit of luxury.
Roderick Eime
How to cruise Fiji
Throw away the usual brochures and set sail in a small ship to the ‘real’ Fiji.
Frozen Folly – the joys of Antarctica
A trip to East Antarctica is anything but a walk in the park.
10 Most Remote Island Destinations
Some of the world’s most fascinating islands can only be reached by ship. Without airports or even bush strips, these remarkable destinations will always be reserved for committed expedition cruisers. Your 2011 Adventure Cruise Guide is out now, FREE with your latest issue of Cruise Passenger or by request here.
“Heave!” “Ready the topsail brace!”
Four hundred years ago these commands would have been bellowed in old Dutch as the little Duyfken bobbed about in the Gulf of Carpentaria on its scouting mission to the southern land.
How to find the perfect pearl
Nothing could possibly complete a shipboard romance better than pearls.
Arctic explorations
A high-Arctic wildlife smorgasbord awaits travellers to Spitsbergen. Our adventure cruise editor, Roderick Eime, fills his plate to overflowing.
Over there on the iceberg: about 100 metres,” calls Judd Hill, our sea guide, in a loud whisper. “Where?!”
I respond with less restraint and more volume. “There: he’s looking at us now,” Hill replies.
Antarctica
Further moves to keep passenger numbers in check and protect the environment mean this spectacular but vulnerable continent can be experienced only by a fortunate few.
French Polynesia aboard Aranui 3
On islands as far away as one can get, a once-mighty Polynesian culture is gradually returning to its former glory.
Across the top of Australia
There are no roads to this land. Expedition cruiser Roderick Eime goes in search of ancient art, mysteries and tales almost forgotten in Australia’s Top End.