David de Rothschild to Sail the Pacific in the Plastiki, a Boat Made Entirely of Recyclable Plastics

The Plastiki is an odd "boat," mainly because it is made entirely of recyclable plastics. Of course, that would just be kitschy, if David de Rothschild's didn't plan on sailing across the Pacific Ocean in the literal piece of junk. Via the New Yorker.

Cruise West Announces World's Longest Cruise

Around-the-world cruising isn't a new concept, but no one's ever done it quite like this.

Cruise West recently announced its plan to circumnavigate the globe in a leisurely 335 days. The cruise will be, by far, the longest of its kind in the industry. More information and an itinerary are expected later this month, but for now the cruise line has kept details to a minimum:

The ship will visit 59 countries over 14 oceans and seas during a cruise that intends to trace the destinations of historical sailors and explorers.

Jules Verne eat your heart out. For more information about Cruise West or their individual ships, visit PTG's unbiased professional review with information on everything from amenities to services and the history of the cruise line.