Cruisers need stuff. Sometimes, “stuff” that can’t be found locally. So we have to get packages. But how? Strategies for both domestic and international shipments.
International Cruising
Does your dream include cruising in foreign waters?
Learn how to check in and out of foreign ports: what documents are needed, how to get them, and how to deal with officials in various offices.
Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison
Both the Bahamas and the Sea of Cortez are popular first foreign destinations for US cruisers. We’ve had great times in both, but they’re very different!
How Do You Do Taxes When You’re Cruising?
Tips and strategies for dealing with US income taxes when you’re living on a boat and cruising.
The Q Flag
When and why do you fly a Q flag on a boat? What the quarantine flag means, where to buy one, when to raise it and lower it.
What About Mail When You Live On A Boat?
No fixed address? Here’s how cruisers actually get their mail, from going paperless to picking a forwarding service.
Spanish for Cruisers
Headed to Spanish-speaking countries? You need this book — specialized vocabulary you won’t find elsewhere, arranged by cruising situation.