You've done your research, you've found your boat, now where do you go. Read about the most popular and favorite cruising destinations around the world. The how's and the why's and the where's.http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/turkey-l164.htmlSurrounded by seas on 3 sides, Black Sea to the North, Aegean Sea to the West and Mediterranean Sea to the South, in addition to the Sea of Mamara in the Northwest inside Turkey- all these make Turkey a popular sailing destination. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/tahiti-l146.htmlTahiti is the most famous island amongst the Polynesian islands. With the influx of tourists, Papeete, the capital of Tahiti has the bustle of any modern metropolis, complete with diesel fumes and traffic. However, the remote areas of the island remain unspoiled with blue water, tropical palms, sandy beaches....http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/sunshine-coast-of-british-columbia-l142.htmlThe Sunshine Coast is a boater's paradise with its majestic scenery of mountains, forests, wildlife and waterfall. Cruising by boat, one can easily carve out a one-week cruising itinerary travelling from Vancouver to Gibsons, Sechelt, Pender Harbour, Powell River and retracing the route back, or a 10-14 day trip cruising from Seattle and back.http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/stuart-island-dock-big-bay-l253.htmlStuart Island and Big Bay has been a popular destination for decades amongst the yachting community, fisherman, wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. The area experiences some of the most phenomenal natural features which includes tremendous tidal waters, excellent sport fishing and quick access to some of B.C.'s most spectacular inlets as well as the Discovery Islands and everything they have to offer. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/sointula-l230.htmlSointula - "Place of Harmony" in Finnish - is a small village with a population of 800, situated in Malcolm Island, within easy reach by BC Ferry from Port McNeil or Alert Bay. Malcolm Island lies between the BC Mainland and Vancouver Island, Northeast of Port McNeil and not far from Alert Bay. It was first settled in the early 1900 by Finnish immigrants who dreamt of an utopian village. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/singapore-l159.htmlSingapore is an island state located at the south end of the Malay peninsula. With a total area of 704 square kilometers, it is the smallest country in Southeast Asia and also the smallest island-state country in the world. Singapore consists of 63 islands including the Mainland Singapore. The 4 big islands are Jurong Island, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/sailboat-cruising-to-alaska-l108.htmlAlaska with its many waterways, bays and waterfalls offers a lot to the sailor. Every year, boats set out to make their long journey from big cities including Seattle, California, Oregon and Vancouver to make their "pilgrimage" to Alaska. Here are some of what the sailors have to say. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/port-mcneil-l256.htmlPort McNeill (population: 2,623) is laid out along the shores of Broughton Strait on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. It was named for William McNeill of the Hudson’s Bay Company, who captained the first steamship to operate on BC’s west coast. Sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to the Broughton Archipelago,” it’s also known as a good, centrally located jumping off point for daytrips to north island communities like Alert Bay, Sointula, Port Hardy and Port Alice. Logging and fishing are its main industries and whale watching is its greatest tourist draw. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/phuket-island-l154.htmlPhuket is the largest island in Thailand and is Thailand's maritime jewel. A mountainous island, 70% of the place is covered with rainforest. The west side of the island offers beautiful sandy beaches, while the east side consists mostly of muddy flats. North of the island has about 20 km of rainforest. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/pender-harbour-l252.htmlPender Harbour is said to be the Crown Jewel of BC's Sunshine Coast. Its muli-inlet makes it a popular place for boating. Many Vancouverites keep their boats in Pender Island marinas.http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/ocean-falls-l215.htmlOcean Falls is a small community on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It is only accessible via boat or seaplane, and is currently the home for a few dozen full-time residents, with the seasonal population upwards of 100. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/moorea-l151.htmlNext to Tahiti, Moorea is the second most popular tourist attraction of French Polynesia. It is said to be the inspiration of James Michener for the mythical island "Bali-Hai" in his book South Pacifichttp://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/lagoon-cove-marina-l217.htmlLagoon Cove is located on East Cracoft Island, part of the Broughton Islands, along the BC Inside Passage. It is easily the friendliest marina you can ever visit. Folksy Bill and Jean Barber - the owners since 1992 make sure that every visitors get the royal welcome here at Lagoon Cove Marina. Every afternoon at 5:00 pm, the marina holds a finger food-potluck at its big room/workshop. For the potluck, the marina provides fresh cooked prawns from their daily catch. When everybody is full and happy, legendary Bill entertains guests with his famous BEAR stories, filling the room with laughter. Free wireless internet is provided at the workshop, where yacht club burgees hanging on the ceiling and the walls. An extensive collection of books and magazines are available at the bookroom on a 1 to 1 exchange. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/indian-arm-l166.htmlFor residents of Vancouver, Indian Arm is easily a weekend trip on a sailboat or powerboat. Easily accessible within hours, one is quickly transported to a different world of fresh air, solitude and wilderness. Indian Arm is a steep-sided glacial fjord adjacent to the city of Vancouver in southwestern British Columbia. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/howe-sound-in-british-columbia-l148.htmlHowe Sound is located between the Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast, and includes many islands, and clusters of islands. The four main islands are Bowen Island, Gambier Island, Keats Island and Anvil Island. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/hartley-bay-l218.htmlHartley Bay is located at the mouth of Douglas Channel, about 630 kilometers north of Vancouver and 145 kilometers south of Prince Rupert. It is a First Nations community along the British Columbia coast. There are only about 200 band members (Gitga’ata of the Tshimhian Nation) in this village, and another 500 members who live or work in Prince Rupert, Vancouver or other regions. Hartley Bay is accessible only by air or by water. There is a passenger ferry and seaplane service from Prince Rupert. It is a recommended stop for boaters traveling the inside passage to Alaska. In 2008, a cell phone tower was installed so boaters can have cell phone receptions and wireless internet. A very pretty village, it has a church, community center, school. The entire community is built with wooden boardwalks. There are no gravel roads. Residents travel by scooters, ATV – all terrain vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. Houses are kept very neat and clean. Residents are very friendly. Another notable feature is that the village is declared "dry" - no alcohol. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/halong-bay-l158.htmlThe jewel in Vietnam's crown, Halong Bay has been designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site for its geological and geomorphological value. Breathtakingly beautiful, it has over 1,600 limestone islands standing tall and majestic in various sizes and shapes.http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/greece-l162.htmlThe Greek territory comprises 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Sea, a truly unique phenomenon on the European continent; of these islands, 227 are inhabited and only 78 islands have more than 100 inhabitantshttp://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/galapagos-islands-l163.html The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator, 525 nautical miles (972 km/604 mi) west of continental Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Coordinates: 0°40′S, 90°33′W. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/false-creek-l167.htmlFalse Creek is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver separating downtown from the rest of the cityhttp://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/eucott-bay-hot-springs-l216.htmlMid-way up Dean Channel lies Eucott Bay, a well protected anchorage with good shelter, awesome scenery. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glaciers, this could easily be set in Banff National Park. Right by the shore is an odorless hot springs encased by natural boulders and concrete slabs put together by the natives. The tub can easily hold up to 10 people. A very secluded place, there are usually no one in sight. The water temperature on the tuub is completely adjustable and only takes minutes to completely heat up or cool down. The trail is easy and beautiful. Across the tub on the shoreline across is a grassy meadow, where bears can be spotted feeding on salmon. Just like a private performance for your eyes only. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/discovery-islands-l143.htmlDiscovery Islands refer to the group of islands between Campbell River of Vancouver Island and the Mainland of British Columbia. It is part of the chain of 6,000 islands scattered along side the coast line all the way from Washington State to Alaska. They include: East and West Thurlow Island, Sonora Island, Maurelle Island, Quadra Island and Cortes Island. The outer islands include: Stuart Island, Raza Island, East and West Redonda Islands. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/desolation-sound-l262.htmlDesolation Sound includes the islands North of Cape Mudge and Sarah Point and south of Yuculta Rapids. These islands include West and East Redonda Island, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Read Island, Raza Island and Maurelle Island. Desolation Sound is the point where tidal streams from Strait of Georgia ebbing south and from Johnstone Strait ebbing North meet. Here, the water does not get replaced with cold water, instead, it stays warm at a comfortable temperature of 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, making for comfortable swimming. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/croatia-l161.htmlCroatia has thousands of miles of coastline along the Adriatic Sea. In addition, it has over 1100 islands of varying sizes forming a chain running northwest to southeast. Quaint well preserved coastal renaissance towns steeped in history are situated all along the coastline. Secluded beaches and anchorages, deep channels, protected waters, all these add up to make Croatia a hot cruising destination. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/cowichan-bay-duncan-l140.htmlCowichan Bay, Duncan Located on the south side of Vancouver Island, the Cowichan region is the warmest, year round spot in Vancouver Island, in fact, of Canada.http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/canal-du-midi-france-l165.htmlThe Canal du Midi or Canal des Deux Mers is a 240 km long canal in the south of France, le Midi. The canal connects the Garonne River to the Étang de Thau on the Mediterranean. The canal runs from the city of Toulouse down to the Mediterranean port of Sète (which was founded to serve as the eastern terminus of the Canal.) http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/bowen-island-l149.htmlBowen Island is located about 6 kilometers west of Vancouver Mainland. The small island measures approximately 6 km wide by 12 km long, and is easily within reach by a 20 minute ferry ride which runs every hour.http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/boracay-island-philippines-l152.htmlBoracay Island is the number 1 tourist destination of the Philippines - best known for its sandy beaches. Located off the NW tip of Panay Island in the Visayas region, it is 300 km south of Manila, the capital of Philippineshttp://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/bora-bora-l150.htmlImagine an island with twin extinct volcanic mountains (Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu) in the middle of a lagoon, surrounded by numerous small islets, and a barrier reef, that is Bora Bora. A most enchanting island with waters the color of aquamarine jade, or like the color of your green mouthwash. Water so clear, you can see the bottom. http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/banderas-bay-mexico-l141.htmlThere are some 90-100 miles of sensational coastline (and an estimated 30-40 miles of sandy beaches) on Banderas Bay, the largest natural bay in Mexico and the seventh largest in the world.http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/bali-l156.htmlIndonesia has over 18,000 islands and is the largest island group in the world. Bali is the most famous of these islandshttp://bluebookofboats.com/Cruising-Destinations/alert-bay-l246.htmlAlert Bay is located on Cormorant Island, along the BC Inside Passage. This crescent-shaped island is situated just off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, approximately 180 miles by water from the city of Vancouver. Located on the beautiful Inside Passage of British Columbia, Alert Bay can be reached by taking a 40-minute ferry ride from Port McNeill. Alert Bay has a population of about 1700 people, with about 1,000 First Nations residents and 700 white people. The town is very picturesque and full of history. Residents are proud of the First Nations heritage and are very friendly to visitors. There are many reasons to visit Alert Bay. Its beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, native culture, history, saltwater fishing..... Alert Bay is known as the "home of the killer whale" and has the tallest totem pole in BC. It also has an excellent First Nations museum containing potlach paraphernalia that were confiscated during the early 1900 in an attempt by the white settlers and the missionaries to assimilate the native Indians as they call "remove the Indian out of them". Some of the items on display are letters by Indian chiefs protesting the confiscation. In August 4, 2007, Oprah Winfrey paid a visit to Alert Bay. The talk show host went to the small community on the yacht Nova Spirit owned by BC billionaire Jim Pattison. She walked through the area without security or body guards, posing for photos with fans. Namgis First Nations Chief Bill Cranmer gave the celebrity the town tour and invited her to a potlach organized by his band.