New Boats
The ships worth knowing about before they sail — new builds, refits and ambitious debuts — selected and put in context by someone who has sailed and reviewed over 40 boats first-hand. These articles are editorial previews based on official announcements and shipyard materials, not reviews: I cover what’s launching, how it compares to boats I’ve sailed in the same waters, and the practical details the press releases leave out. A ship only ever gets a review after I’ve been aboard — and the most promising launches tend to end up on that list. Launching a ship? See how I review or work with me to submit your launch.
Antarctic Ships Keep Getting Bigger. Secret Atlas Is Betting on 36 Guests
Anyone who has watched a thousand-passenger ship disgorge its zodiacs onto a penguin colony knows the paradox of modern polar travel: the further we go