Mighty Machines

KiwiRail's scenic journeys through New Zealand may appear serene to passengers, but to the conductors and engineers who keep these tour trains running, it takes hard work and nerves of steel.

We travel aboard classic carriages that are pulled by a series of steam, diesel and electric locomotives making Rovos Rail a bucket list trip for passengers from around the world.

The Yasin Bey is a ship and power plant all in one. It takes a four-week voyage from Turkey to Indonesia to deliver badly-needed electricity.

The White Pass and Yukon route was built in 1869 to take miners and supplies to the Klondike gold fields, and was the world's first containerized freight railway.

Stella Australis is part luxury liner and part expedition ship, whisking passengers to the most remote areas of South America for one-of-a-kind encounters.

On this 14-day voyage aboard the Paul Cauguin, the waters come in a dozen shades of turquoise and the adventures are too numerous to count. But will a tropical storm bring some unwelcome excitement?

Climb aboard for an exclusive look at some of the coolest working vessels in the world.

Maharaja's Express is a luxury train and often referred to as Indian Railways' crown jewel. Passengers pay between $2,900 to $26,000 USD per ticket for the privilege of being treated like royalty.

Hop aboard the Indian Pacific –a bucket list train journey – for an epic adventure across southern Australia.

Algoma Equinox is built to haul more cargo faster, using less fuel than other Lakers. Tonight, her crew scrambles to transport grain from one end of the world's largest inland waterway to the other.

Quantum of the Seas is the world's most innovative cruise ship. Filled with big toys, guests can fly a trapeze, surf, or even skydive without ever leaving the ship.

A look inside the narrow cruiser that fits through tight locks, battles nasty weather and glides past stunning scenery, travelling from Budapest to Amsterdam.