Maritime

Prince Edward Island, Canada

West Point Lighthouse

Upon first sight, the black-and-white-striped square-tapered tower design of West Point Lighthouse is geometrically striking in its natural habitat.

Lake Como, Italy

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

This hotel is so steeped in romance, there are love letters literally embedded into its walls.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Höfði Lighthouse

Newly built in 2019, the Lighthouse cost $1 million to build.

Nova Scotia, Canada

Cape George Lighthouse

Over 107 years, six different lightkeepers manned this lighthouse before it was rebuilt and automated in 1968.

Sligo, Ireland

Raghly Harbour

Built seven years before the Irish Famine, Raghly Harbour is home to small fishing fleets of crab and lobster boats.

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Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Aykut Barka Passenger Boat

This Passenger Boat is named after one of Turkey's most well-respected geologists.

Deep River, Connecticut, United States

Becky Thatcher Riverboat

This 1870s riverboat replica travels the Connecticut River.

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Torquay, United Kingdom

MS Azura

The MS Azura's godmother is acclaimed British ballerina Darcey Bussell.

New York, New York, United States

New York Central No. 31 Pilot House

This Pilot House once sat atop New York City No. 31, a tugboat that guided cargo ships on the Hudson River.

Manzanillo, Mexico

Sovereign Mærsk

Built in 1997, the Sovereign Maersk is one of the largest container ships ever built.

Pouto Peninsula, New Zealand

Pouto Lighthouse

The Pouto Lighthouse is New Zealand's oldest wooden lighthouse made of kauri timber.

Geiranger, Norway

Hellesylt Ferry

Geiranger - Hellesylt Ferry is popular for its beautiful fjord views and Sveler pancakes.

County Down, Northern Ireland, Ireland

Donaghadee Lighthouse

Before the Donaghadee Lighthouse was built, young Northern Irish couples looking to marry legally in Scotland would depart from the Donaghadee Harbor.

Marathon, Florida, United States

Faro Blanco Lighthouse

This lighthouse in the Florida Keys keeps has served as a residence and office as well as an unofficial private navigator for boats.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík Old Harbour

For those desiring a close-up view, boat tours depart daily from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour.

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Mevagissey Aquarium

Nestled in 1 of 3 Charity Trust Ports in the U.K., this petit aquarium that once harbored Royal lifeboats, now educates the pubic on local marine life and restoring their historic harbour.

Monopoli, Italy

Viewfinder

Monopoli is still very much a port city, fortified by old walls and centered around its harbor.

Edinburgh, Scotland

The Royal Yacht Britannia

A vessel fit for a queen.

Toronto, Canada

Leuty Lifeguard Station

Built in 1920, the Leuty Lifeguard Station found on Toronto’s waterfront beckons to a bygone era of beachgoing.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Repulse Bay

This crescent-shaped beach is located in one of Hong Kong's wealthiest areas.

Normandy, France

Deauville

High society and horse culture meet in this exclusive French seaside region.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Canal Light

The New Canal Light in New Orleans has been operated by a long series of lightkeepers, and notably, many were women.

Malmo, Sweden

Ribersborgs Open-Air Bathhouse

Once a month this historic bathhouse hosts Queer Kallis, when it opens its facility exclusively to the LGBTQ community.

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States

Vineyard Cup Regatta

The annual Vineyard Cup Regatta takes place in the waters surrounding Martha's Vineyard each July and speaks to the island's proud sailing tradition.

Waikiki, Hawaii, United States

Hawaiian Lifeguard Association

In Hawaii, lifeguards are trained beyond USLA certification. On the island of Oahu guards watch the waves and those enjoying them from 41 towers and mobile patrols.

Isla de Tabarca, Spain

Isla de Tabarca

Once a refuge for pirates and shipwrecked sailors, this island in the Mediterranean is the smallest inhabited island in Spain.

Worthing, United Kingdom

Worthing Pier

Built in 1862, Worthing Pier has remained a popular recreational attraction in Worthing England is now a popular spot on the annual Worthing Pride Parade.

Lake Vanern, Sweden

Hammarö Skage

Of the nearly thirty lighthouses on Lake Vänern, this lighthouse employs a residential design with a lake house-style structure as its base.

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hamble-Warsash Ferry Shelter

Built in the early 1900s, this ferry shelter was originally constructed to house beer kegs for the local pub.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry

This ferry service was founded by circus impresario P.T. Barnum and his longtime friend Captain Charles E. Tooker.

Rosignano Marittimo, Italy

Rosignano Solvay

Due to effluence from a nearby factory, these beaches, known as Spiagge Bianche, are stunning white in color.

Cape Henlopen, Delaware, United States

Cape Henlopen State Park

During WWII, the U.S. Army built several observations towers that remain standing in this state park along the Delaware coast.

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Porto, Portugal

Farol de Felgueiras

Situated at the Mouth of the Douro River, this lighthouse welcomes ships to the ancient Portuguese city of Porto.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Surf Life Saving

New Zealand Surf Life Saving members are truly "In it for Life", actualizing this motto by committing to their lifesaving passion as not just a hobby, but a lifestyle.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel Ooinn

The ICGV Ooinn, named after Norse mythology, once monitored the waters around Iceland for more than half a century.

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