cruise veranda

“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.”

– André Gide

Cruising offers a delightful way to see the world whether your basking in the sun on a lazy day at sea on not-so-lazy day stopping in ports along a river. The act of discovering new places and experiencing new things while being transported over a body of water is exhilarating and peaceful.

Whether you experience a cruise on a large or small ship, commercial yacht or river boat just sail away, sail away, sail away…

Cruising offers so much fun, you get to explore exotic places, taste some great food, have friendly interactions with warm people. You can travel multiple places in one go and have a stress free travel time too.


Cruise ship

Infuse Your Cruise with Slow Travel

By Cara Siera

Lots of people love cruises. But when my husband and I took our first cruise this year, one thing was clear—the pace was very different from our usual slow-travel style.   Read more

The World Cruising
Small Cruise Ship

World’s Cruise Destinations that are Best Experienced on a Small Ship

Do you want a break from a hectic monotonous routine to experience something relaxing and adventurous at the same time? An interactive trip to the world’s most alluring destinations on a small cruise ship is your way to do just that.  The best thing about small cruises is that they … Read more   Read more

The World Cruising
Sun Voyager steel boat sculpture in Reykjavik

Exploring Iceland by Land and Sea

Iceland is a country of sharp contrasts–Where dark winter night are offset by a sleepless summer sun—where fire and ice co-exist; and where a dramatic landscape and insular existence supports folklore and informs a vibrant culture. Iceland has so much to offer from its nordic culture, stunning landscapes, food, natural … Read more   Read more

Europe Cruising
Potomac River Washington DC

Sailing the Potomac River on the Minnie V

We welcomed a cool breeze as we stepped aboard the historic Skipjack Minnie V at Maryland’s National Harbor. Only one of 30 skipjacks in existence, this beautiful vessel treated us to a relaxing excursion along the Potomac River.   Read more

United States Cruising Family Travel
River cruise venice 1

Holidays Afloat on a European River Cruise

By Jackie Jones

Cruising holidays are becoming increasingly popular year on year. Travelers who long for a romantic and intimate setting praise river cruises. It is comfortable and exciting, and perfect for families as well as couples and groups.   Read more

Europe Cruising Family Travel Luxury Travel
Amazon River

Chatting with actress/singer Gloria Loring and Cruising the Amazon

Actress/singer Gloria Loring. Fans of the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives” (DOOL) will enjoy another one of our conversations with actress, singer and author Gloria Loring who played Liz Chandler for seven years on the soap opera.  Gloria spends some time today talking about her spiritual autobiography “Coincidence is … Read more   Read more

Central and South America Cruising Insights Literature & Music Sustainability
cruise ship

Dark side of Cruising & Travel Insurance 101

World Footprints will open up our new “Travelers University” to share some important things that you should know about the cruise industry and travel insurance.  Whether you are a first time cruiser or have sailed the seven seas for years, there are things about the cruise industry that you probably don’t know. … Read more   Read more

The World Cruising Safety
Alaska.GlacierBay.tonyaFitzpatrick

LEGACY SHOW: Cruising through Alaska’s Glacier National Park

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let’s go for a ride in Alaska’s Glacier National Park. Travel with Travel’n On through Alaska’s Glacier National Park aboard the luxurious American Safari yacht. Tonya and Ian … Read more   Read more

United States Cruising Sustainability

Alaska the Beautiful

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska up-close on the Un-cruise Adventure line (formerly American Safari).  We traveled to Alaska before changing our name from Travel’n On to World Footprints.  The message of socially responsible travel remains the same.   Read more

United States Cruising Luxury Travel

Aboard the American Safari (now Un-cruise Adventures) in Alaska

Un-cruise Adventures (formerly American Safari) gave the World Footprints crew an intimate view of the Alaskan wilderness. Of course, there was plenty of recreational time on board.  See first hand what cruising on a yacht offers.   Read more

United States Cruising Luxury Travel