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Immerse Yourself in Time, Culture, and Adventure with Vega Mare

Featured Guide

Flat lay of the book “Riding the Wave” by Vega Mare, a ship officer’s survival guide to life at sea, placed on a wooden desk with notebooks—featured maritime guide for cruise crew and seafarers.

Riding the Wave

A Ship Officer's Story & Survival Guide to Life at Sea

Part memoir, part survival guide, Riding the Wave reveals hidden truths of cruise ship life—from getting hired to thriving on board. Written by a senior officer, it's your rare glimpse behind the scenes.

Latest Journal Entries

Beyond guides—gateways to unseen worlds, forgotten histories, and immersive adventures. Whether you dream from home or roam the world, Vega Mare brings the hidden to light.

Guides for the Curious, the Dreamers, and the Explorers

Navigator of the Unknown

Storyteller of the Unseen

For 16 years, Vega Mare has navigated the seas and the hidden stories within them—unraveling forgotten histories, unseen worlds, and truths known by few. From stormy Cape Horn to ancient coastlines and vanished civilizations, her journeys span oceans, dynasties, and lost cultures.

 

Whether tracing real figures behind beloved Kdramas, revealing the realities of shipboard life, or immersing readers in history through cuisine, tea rituals, and sensory-rich experiences, Vega’s guides invite travelers and dreamers alike to step beyond the page and experience the essence of place and time.

Author Vega Mare in cruise officer uniform, smiling in black and white portrait—maritime professional and immersive travel guide creator.

The Explorer's Dispatch

A rare and immersive glimpse into the unseen

Step into a world of untold stories, historical discoveries, and behind-the-scenes insights from a life spent navigating oceans, time periods, and cinematic worlds.

Inside the Dispatch, you’ll find:

  • First access to exclusive articles and immersive storytelling before they go public

  • Early access and special pricing on guides

  • Behind-the-scenes glimpses into the research, journeys, and inspirations behind Vega Mare’s work

​No noise. No fluff. Just rare perspectives and rich discoveries, straight to your inbox.

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