Boat Travel

Posts about boat travel in North, Central, and South America and in Antarctica including luxury boats in the Galapagos, Amazon ferries, and ice-breakers.

Visiting an Icy Icon in Patagonia – San Rafael Glacier, Chile

The San Rafael Glacier in Chile is shrinking fast but there's still time for a boat tour to view this impressive and endangered natural wonder.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2023-11-17T09:39:38-03:00November 17, 2023 || Posted in: Chile - National Parks, Boat Travel, Adventure Travel, Patagonia Travel ||

How to Choose the Best Marble Caves Tour – Puerto Rio Tranquilo vs. Puerto Sanchez, Chile

Our travel tips help you find the best Marble Caves tour from Bahia Mansa, Puerto Rio Tranquilo, or Puerto Sanchez in southern Chile.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2023-11-17T10:38:15-03:00November 11, 2023 || Posted in: Chile - UNESCO Sites, Adventure Travel, Natural Wonders, Patagonia Travel, Boat Travel ||

Photo Essay: The Famous Marble Caves of Chile

Our favorite shots of the famous Marble Caves of Chile including formations around Panichini Island, Marble Cathedral, and the Marble Chapel.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2023-11-11T11:05:07-03:00November 5, 2023 || Posted in: Chile - Natural Wonders, Patagonia Travel, Boat Travel, Photo Essays, Adventure Travel ||

Poor Man’s Galapagos – Islas Ballestas, Peru

Tour Islas Ballestas in Peru to see the birds, sea lions, and other marine life that make some people call this area a poor man's Galapagos.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2022-01-12T17:04:13-03:00January 4, 2022 || Posted in: Peru - Boat Travel, Islands, Wildlife ||

Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2020 – Top Travel Adventures in Argentina & Chile

Our best adventure travel of 2020 list includes king penguins, an iconic national park hike, exploring the Patagonian Ice Field, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-01-26T12:02:57-03:00January 7, 2021 || Posted in: Argentina, Chile - Horseback Riding, Boat Travel, Best Of..., Adventure Travel, Wildlife ||

Our Complete Galapagos Islands Travel Guide

Our Galapagos Islands Travel Guide includes top destination reports, photo tips, and facts you need to plan your own Galapagos adventure.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2023-06-03T09:32:43-04:00January 6, 2021 || Posted in: Ecuador - Islands, Adventure Travel, Wildlife, Natural Wonders, National Parks, Boat Travel, UNESCO Sites ||

5 Top Galapagos Travel Questions Answered

We answer the top 5 Galapagos travel questions, based on six weeks of reporting in the archipelago, so you can plan your own dream trip.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-19T14:49:59-03:00January 5, 2021 || Posted in: Ecuador - National Parks, Boat Travel, UNESCO Sites, Islands, Adventure Travel, Wildlife, Our Favorite Posts, Natural Wonders ||

SCUBA Diving in the Galapagos Islands – Ecuador

SCUBA diving in the Galapagos Islands on a liveaboard dive boat for close encounters with hammerheads, whale sharks, and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-18T08:42:55-04:00December 17, 2020 || Posted in: Ecuador - National Parks, Boat Travel, UNESCO Sites, SCUBA Diving, Adventure Travel, Wildlife, Water Sports, Natural Wonders ||

12 3···5 Next