Where to Cruise This Summer
June 25, 2026
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
A weekend on this river near Narrangassett Bay remind us that good cruising is sometimes just around the corner.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
Whether it’s exploring history, adventure cruising or barhopping, there’s a bareboat charter that’s perfect for any mission
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
From Gilded Age castles to quiet coves, the Thousand Islands offer a rare blend for the adventurous.
Travel in the wake of Capt. John Smith up this tranquil river in eastern Virginia.
Autumn is the best time to cruise around Manhattan and up the Hudson River
A couple’s 2,900-mile cruise on a Grand Banks 47 had servings of fine food on the side.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
It’s the smallest model in Viking’s convertible fleet, but it punches well above its weight.
The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability
To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.
Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.
With thoughtful design and attention to detail, Scout’s 288 Dorado raises the bar for what a dayboat can be.
New rules reverse last year’s rate hikes, but economic fallout won’t be easily undone.
