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A rusted shipwreck's partially submerged near the shore, surrounded by calm water and moss-covered rocks at sunset. No visible fish like Salmon or Bass appear among the rocks or in the water.

Shipwrecks by State: America’s Most Haunted Waters for 2026

Oct 8, 2026

6 min

Vanja Polovina

There’s a small American flag on a wooden post at a marina in one of the best boating states, with boats and docks on calm water at sunset.

America’s Best Boating States of 2026

Sep 7, 2026

10 min

Mina Stojanovic

A sailboat’s gliding on the water near a city skyline and volcanic crater—perfect for island hopping in Hawaii beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Island Hopping in Hawaii: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and Getting Between Islands

Aug 14, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

Several boats and yachts are anchored in a calm bay surrounded by rocky hills and white buildings under a clear sky. The Boat Booker logo’s in the lower right corner.

Sailing in Greece: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Aug 7, 2026

11 min

Tanja Dedijer

There’s a beach scene with large rocks, clear blue water, swimmers, and sailboats anchored offshore under a partly cloudy sky.

Sailing in the BVI: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Aug 7, 2026

13 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white sailboat’s sailing in Croatia by stone city walls, red-roofed buildings, and blue water along a rocky coastline beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Sailing in Croatia: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Jul 31, 2026

13 min

Joris Zantvoort

Boats docked at Chatfield Marina on Chatfield Reservoir near Denver

Best Boating Lakes in Colorado: 10 Lakes to Explore This Summer

Jul 23, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white and blue motor yacht's anchored on one of Washington state’s top boating lakes, near houses and trees along the shore under a clear blue sky.

Best Boating Lakes in Washington: 10 Lakes to Explore This Summer

Jul 20, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

There's a calm turquoise lake with gentle ripples, surrounded by dense Green Forest under a clear blue sky. The "Boat Booker" logo's in the bottom right corner.

Best Boating Lakes in Michigan: 10 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jul 14, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white motorboat with a black canopy floats on clear blue water near a rocky, tree-covered shore under a partly cloudy sky. An inflatable labeled "AIRHEAD" is nearby.

Best Boating Lakes in California: 10 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jul 3, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

There's a sign on a rocky cliff by the water that says, "Slow No Wake Skiing Beyond This Point," with other cliffs and calm water in the background.

Best Boating Lakes in Texas: 12 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jun 19, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A group of Dolphins are swimming near the ocean's surface, while a boat with people on it watches them in the background.

America’s Top Dolphin Watching Destinations 2026, Ranked by Science

Jun 16, 2026

6 min

Mina Stojanovic