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12 Freighter Travel Myths, Debunked (2026)

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:11:17 +0000

Twelve common freighter travel myths checked against 2026 facts: cost, rules, piracy, cabins, internet, shore leave and carbon.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:10:46 +0000

Most freighter routes need booking 12–18 months ahead in 2026. Here are lead times by route, deposit timing and last-minute options.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:09:55 +0000

Why cargo ships run late, how often it happens in 2026, and how passengers can plan around changing dates and ports.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:09:04 +0000

How a freighter crossing compares with a flight or cruise on carbon, with a sourced London–New York worked example.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:06:51 +0000

How writers and artists use cargo ships and passenger-freighters as a writing retreat at sea: real examples, residencies, routines and costs.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:05:56 +0000

What visas and shore passes freighter passengers need in 2026, from US B-1/B-2 visas to UK ETA, ETIAS and yellow fever certificates.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:04:15 +0000

Bosphorus shipping in 2026: traffic figures, Montreux rules, fees, pilots, ferries, Canal Istanbul and freighter routes through Istanbul.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:04:07 +0000

Ferries, Australis expedition cruises and big ships: every way to sail the Strait of Magellan in 2026, with history, wildlife and tips.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:01:12 +0000

Why the Dover Strait is the world's busiest shipping lane — traffic lanes, coastguards, ferries, freighters and where to watch.

Steve Joury — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:25 +0000

The Strait of Malacca carried over 102,500 ships in 2025. Its size, ports, piracy trends, traffic rules and freighter routes explained.