Got a Cruising Story Worth Telling?
WE WANT TO HEAR IT.
HEY CRUISER,
From epic passages to hidden anchorages and unforgettable moments at sea — Latitudes & Attitudes is always looking for great stories from the cruising life. If you’ve lived it, sailed it, or discovered it, this is your chance to share it with readers around the world.
WHAT YOU CAN SUBMIT
Before you start, make sure you have the following ready:
Your article
Cruising story, destination feature, lifestyle piece, or how-to
High-resolution photos related to your story
Action shots, landscapes, onboard life — the good stuff
Cover shots, pets onboard, other images
Don't have an article but do have some good images? Kewl... send them our way!
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Our editorial team reviews all submissions
If your story is selected, we’ll contact you directly
Selected pieces may be edited for clarity, length, and style
Due to submission volume, we’re unable to respond to every entry
HOW COMPENSATION WORKS
We pay for published content. Rates are based on the type and length of the story selected.
Featured Story
Big adventures. Big moments. Big storytelling.
500–1,500 words
8–12 high-resolution photos
Compensation:
$100–$250 USD
Minor Feature
Shorter stories and memorable moments from life afloat.
400–750 words
6–10 high-resolution photos
Compensation:
$75–$150 USD
There’s This Place
Destination-focused stories cruisers will want to add to their charts.
750–1,000 words
6–12 high-resolution photos
Compensation:
Paid upon selection
Guidelines + Terms and Conditions
Legal jargon that you've probably seen before, but that we ask you to read and agree to before you submit the form.
By submitting to Latitudes & Attitudes, you agree that:
We may decide in our sole discretion whether to publish or otherwise use your submission, and at what rate of compensation (based on the listed rates above).
We may choose your story to be featured on our website instead of print. This is not compensated.
We may edit your submission in our sole discretion for suitability, brevity, clarity, grammar, compliance with our rules, and any other purpose we deem appropriate.
You are solely responsible for your submission and the consequences of submitting it to us and our use thereof as permitted by these terms.
You affirm, represent, and warrant to us:
You are at least 18 years old or have parents' written permission.
The information you provide through this form and in your submission is true and accurate.
You have not impersonated any person or misrepresented your affiliation.
You own or have all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to submit the materials.
Your agreement does not conflict with any existing legal obligation.
Your submission does not contain confidential information.
We will not accept an image or article that:
Is false, misleading, or inaccurate.
Does not belong to you (the submitter).
Has been printed or submitted elsewhere.
Is defamatory, hateful, abusive, pornographic, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
Infringes on any third-party rights.
Violates any law, statute, ordinance, or regulation (except marijuana — it's legal here!).
Contains viruses, tracking devices, or harmful software.