The Best Boating Podcasts

The beauty of podcasts is that you can listen to them anywhere, preparing a meal, under sail or power, walking, exploring, or working out; they are great resources for learning about cruising.

Choosing the right podcast depends on what type of sailing or motorboating you enjoy. Here is a list of the best boating podcasts in the market. Whether you want to; prepare for living aboard a boat, brush up on your seamanship skills, stay up-to-date with breaking news stories, or just listen to awe-inspiring sailing stories, there is something on this podcast list for everyone.

Above: Andy H, host of OceanCruisers runs his podcast on his boat while traveling with his family around the Mediterranean while balancing work and homeschooling their son. Image via Andy H.

1. Under The Sheets With The O'Kellys

Megan and Nick have been sailing (3 monohulls & 1 catamaran) for over 26 year
have retaken to the sea, this time on a Leopard 46 Catamaran. They offer frank advice and viewers an opportunity to ask questions to learn from their experiences. Under the Sheets with the O'Kellys is a behind-the-scenes, informal conversation to supplement their YouTube channels.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6ecW42CDkI8g0AX1IvALef?si=9e320012cd2d44b5

2. Boat Trader's Stomping Grounds

A podcast about micro boating cultures across America, a welcome supplement to Boat Trader's popular Stomping Grounds video series. Each episode features an in-depth interview with colorful characters who are experts in their field. Listen to animated conversations about travel, science, nature, and culture. Boaters and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy insights into great white sharks and underwater archaeology and more. If you’re an Outer Banks fan you might enjoy the episode filming boating adventures with the boating family who inspired the Netflix hit.

Listen here:
https://stompinggrounds.buzzsprout.com/

3. Anchors Aweigh

Anchors Aweigh is the go-to podcast for boaters of all experience levels, from curious beginners to seasoned pros. Each episode features insightful conversations with boating experts and industry insiders, loaded with practical tips, clever tricks, and must-have gear recommendations. Whether you're navigating your first voyage or your hundredth, you'll pick up something new every time you tune in.

Listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4pcqNMJ6XjksMuCV3gNwNu?si=7b293185f30d4a68

4. Boat Briefing

BOAT International's Editor-in-Chief Caroline White, presents the latest news from the world of superyachts with exclusive interviews, breaking stories and stories from behind-the-scenes. Presents the latest news from the superyacht industry, providing exclusive interviews with special guests, discussing superyacht trends and the future of marine design and technology.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1um65MJ7K8HRMYKkDquHkJ?si=38ed5b630dc346c6

5. The Single-Handed Sailing Podcast

The host, Matt Rutherford, once risked it all solo sailing non-stop around North and South America. Tune in for unrelated banter and a smattering of sailing wisdom and life experience.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZuI8LcDQ82XU8Z9Vo0iVj?si=dd0ea760c3234499

6. World Of Boating Radio Show

A radio show entirely devoted to the boating lifestyle. Each week the WOB crew unpack the latest boating news and information with an irreverent sense of humor. Hear about tips related to boating activities such as sailing, fishing, cruising, or watersports and the boating community and liveaboard life. Some of our favorite episodes include first-hand accounts discussing cruising through Alaska and getting struck by lightning on a boat.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7gz3arQuiuaj23j4CJ5F7C?si=096a6615689441a9

7. From The Helm

Another podcast delivered by MarineMax. hosts Lisa and Kelley connect with boating industry leaders to discuss an array of boating topics. Learn the basics, from how to get a job in the marine industry, to boat show tips, boat debuts, you will find a wide variety of boat-related content.

Tune in every Thursday at 11:00 AM EST.
Listen here: https://boatingtipslive.buzzsprout.com/

8. The Boat Galley

This homely podcast is a go-to resource for the liveaboards and cruising community. Hosts Nica Waters and Carolyn Shearlock provide actionable tips and practical advice on navigating cruising adventures under sail or power safely and with ease. The episodes on food and cooking, living on a boat and how to equip your galley. Episodes are short, sweet, and digestible and typically air for 5 to 10 minutes.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1X2J9izGCCyJbB1sNg4cu7?si=c20b1f1242924ed2

9. Litzenberger's Sailing Podcast

A podcast for true sailors, The Litzenburgers have conversations with sailors from around the world. They have sailed for nine years on seven boats, vlogging their adventures and challenges along the way. The couple is currently cruising in North Carolina on an aluminum Rumba41.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yvAshJLIHaVaTaRc8m1I6?si=c60f4d1520084a72

10. The Quarterdeck

Do you enjoy learning about the technical side of sailing? Then you will enjoy The Quarterdeck, which looks at the art of offshore sailing, from leadership and preparation to sail trim, navigation, and more - hosted by professional skippers Andy Schell, Nikki Henderson & August Sandberg and produced by 59º North Sailing.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6sMF7jGP5wbehko1qu0qR6?si=490e306980284af0

11. Covert Castaway

Do you dream about quitting your corporate jobs and attempting a circumnavigation on a sailing catamaran? Listen to a podcast hosted by a couple that did exactly that, sharing their learning experiences live on air. From coastal navigation to redundancy payments, find out everything you need to make the leap to living on board a yacht.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3YfII6Sf43X0xejnl2Rhth?si=8e89e0d55b2944d5

12. On The Wind

Professional sailors Andy Schell, Emma Garschagen, and August Sandberg interview intrepid sailors from around the world to discover what motivates, scares and inspires them. We talk to boat builders, yacht designers, YouTube stars, performance racers, and many more.

https://open.spotify.com/show/0CVmjo0tqW268kuoqGJqCM?si=599e121304d54845
Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0CVmjo0tqW268kuoqGJqCM

13. Bar Karate

Bar Karate is a podcast with an offshore sailing focus. Episodes feature sailing world champions, race winners, coaches, all sharing their inside stories and experiences. Expect lots of banter and fun (and bad language occasionally!).

Listen here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/392416

14. Offshore Sailing and Cruising

Host Paul Trammel interviews some of the world's most intrepid offshore sailors to learn about the trials and tribulations of offshore yachting, from getting lost in shipwrecks. Listen to personal stories and learn about traveling to some of the world's most remote areas.

Listen here:
https://www.paultrammell.com/podcast-season-6

15. Ocean Cruisers

Andy is based on a 54-foot sailboat in northwest Greece with his wife, Hiba and his son, Moose. Together, the couple runs a podcast, OceanCruisers. They travel the Mediterranean while balancing work and homeschooling their son. Listen to them interviewing the yachting community. They recently launched Odyssey Yachting Festival in the BVI, which is a week where boaters and non-boaters come together and learn how to sail, led by well known skippers by Catamaran.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4mFvRD46xvsbK49QtZ1i0g?si=446fd6c3d4154e6f

To read about Andy H and how he got into sailing read Ocean Cruisers Turn Yard Wreck To a Bluewater Cruiser Saving 70 to 100K

16. Ocean Sailing

Sharing ocean sailing adventures and lessons learned, this podcast is suited to anyone who wants to hear about anyone sailing offshore. From remote camping and moving to Australia to fixing a hurricane-damaged catamaran, be prepared to be entertained, amused, and learn along the way. Every week a new guest discusses their unique experience of cruising in the big blue.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6ze5cBDG9PVZlgqVzpkniC?si=5547827f9503426e

17. Tales from a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead

This podcast is about an Aussie Chef, who for the past 26 years, somehow landed the dream job of cheffing on luxury yachts for the rich and famous in the Mediterranean, The Caribbean, and back home in Australia. You'll hear stories from crew, interesting charter guests, and from others connected to the Global Luxury Yacht Industry.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3iycq5FCmchfNnB9HoHkBf?si=f6211a37e2ca42be

18.YourSkipper Podcast

This podcast is about an Aussie Chef, who landed his dream job of cheffing on luxury yachts for the rich and famous in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and back home in Australia. Listen to stories from crew, interesting charter guests, and from others connected to the global luxury yacht industry.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2bP2ABL3At9IVjtU2jO01V?si=ea2b96e5fd9f493f

19. Oceans: Life Under Water

Find out about some of the world’s most beautiful creatures and explore their mysterious habitats. Listen to tales from about life under the water, and connect to incredible people dedicating their lives to the oceans.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6BUAtH9pdVl8uCp38AHxbP?si=ed94517ec4ef4478

20. How To Protect The Ocean

Join Andrew Lewin and keep abreast of the the latest ocean insights. Explore the latest, uncharted realms of ocean science and conservation. Andrew uncovers the hidden gems of oceanic discovery and initiatives. Tune in to discover how you can transform your life for a better ocean.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3mE8fDuPv6OiTZ64EfIob9?si=3e56ed6cb87e4a52

The boating season is upon here, if you looking to create the perfect playlist for your sailing vacation, you might like this Best Boating Songs: 15 Tracks For Your Yachting Playlist 2025

If you are interested in the best sailing movies, read our guide, Sailing Movies: The 33 Top Boating Films To Watch. Alternatively, if you are more of a bookworm, read our guide The Best Sailing Books: 21 Top Picks

Written by: Emma Coady

Emma Coady is a freelance writer and marine journalist who creates content for many household names in the boating industry, including YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com. She also writes for several boat builders as well as charter and rental companies and regularly contributes to Greenline Hybrid yachts, TJB Super Yachts and Superyachts Monaco. Emma is the founder of Cloud Copy and enjoys traveling around Europe, spending as much of her spare time as possible in or on the water.