Sailing

Researchers decode 200-year-old Red Sea navigational chart, revealing lost seafaring secrets

The document, dated to the late 18th or early 19th century, is illustrated with images of ships and religious buildings. It depicts more than 180 islands, along with reefs, landmarks and flags. 

The Indian, Kachchhi/Gujarati, document.
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 26, 2026.

Strait of Hormuz seeing less traffic as threat from Iran increases to commercial sailors - report

Daniel Pinsky.

250 days alone against the ocean: The Israeli taking on one of the world's toughest challenges

TAMAR STEINBERG, European windsurfing champion.

Israelis win gold, silver at iQFOiL European windsurfing championship


9 pools, a water park and a “treehouse” suite: The new ship is revealed

Water parks, a zip line above the sea and exceptional family suites: Royal Caribbean’s new ship is unveiled, while demand for cruises in Europe and the Caribbean continues to rise.

HERO by Royal Caribbean.

Indian seafarers stranded in Iran fear for safety as war disrupts Gulf shipping

Stranded at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, 26-year-old seafarer Ambuj and his crew are caught in the crossfire of escalating tensions in the Gulf, with Iranian attacks targeting nearby vessels.

A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

With a roller coaster and water park: Giant cruise ship launched – how does it not sink?

Norwegian Cruise Line launched its new 160,000-ton ship in Miami. First in the Prima Plus series, it features a 280-meter roller coaster, high-tech water park, and unique entertainment zones.

 Norwegian Aqua, a 322-meter-long luxury ship

Coming-of-age sea adventure brings suspense, drama to the Med - review

Sari Azoulay Turgeman’s film is a well-made, atmospheric drama about a teen girl who sails off alone one night destined for Cyrpus.

 Hallel Yannay Shani in 'Wait For Me.'

Cruises in 2025: The hottest destinations and new trends in the world of sailing

The cruise industry is undergoing a revolution: new exotic destinations, advanced technologies, and personalized experiences are reshaping cruise vacations.

 Cruises in 2025: The Hottest Destinations and New Trends in the World of Sailing