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Coming home: Exploring wild Stewart Island
Eleanor Barker tracks down our national bird on Stewart Island.

Cruise converts: Falling in love with the romance of the seas
Our travel writers reveal the moment they fell in love with cruising.

Now sea this: Cruise holiday tips from My Restaurant Rules judge
Top tips for cruising, from a woman who knows...

Princess Cruises' $100k pledge ahead of record season
While the 'Cruisemas' is a bit try hard, this date will be a milestone for NZ.

Cruising: Food as rich as history on the Danube
Caroline Eden gorges on excellent food and the rich history of Europe's grandest cities.

Spend less at sea: The latest deals on cruise holidays
Cruise deals for travellers whose love of cruising is larger than their wallets.

Titanic II project steams ahead after court ruling
The Titanic will sail again after courts came out in favour of the Australian billionaire.

Testing the waters: The cruise for wannabe comedians
Laugh and the world laughs with you, especially if you're on a comedy-themed cruise.

Cruising: Wide-eyed at the wonder of it all
A cruise aboard the Majestic Princess is an exercise in wonderment, writes Doug Laing.

Relax, unwind take a cruise
Need a break? Cruising is the fastest way to slow down, says Tiana Templeman.

Shore leave: The best cruise ports of call in Australia
An expert guide to Australia's top cruise ports.

Cruise sector set to boom this summer
While the rate of overall tourist arrivals is slowing the cruise sector is booming

Sunrise hiking up the Dune du Pilat
Melissa Nightingale catches the sunrise from the tallest sand dune in Europe.

Cruise control: Venice bans ships from Grand Canal
The dramatic crash of the MSC Opera in June has accellerated the action.

Cruising: Aboard Cunard's luxurious Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Elizabeth brings a heart and personality that sets her apart.

Water babies: All-ages tips for cruise ship kids clubs
Figuring out how to make cruise kids clubs work for your family isn't always child's play.

Ship check: Spectrum of the Seas
Greg Fleming travels to Shanghai to experience Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship.

Ship Check: Avalon Envision
Anna Harrison sails aboard the Avalon Envision on the Danube to Budapest.

Gay Chinese find a place to be themselves on 'Rainbow Cruise' to Vietnam
Workshops, talks and advice on LGBT issues are on offer during the cruise.

Clown gatecrasher sparks cruise ship 'mass brawl'
A mass brawl on a cruise ship in which passengers used furniture and plates as weapons.

Singles, savings and suites: The latest and best cruise deals at sea
Make your cruise dreams a reality with one of these great deals.

We're on a cruise, what can go wrong?
Recurring incidents like overboard cases are enough to put you off cruising forever.

Cruising: Wishes fulfilled aboard the Seabourn Encore
Isobel Marriner discovers the lovely life on board the Seabourn Encore.

The more, the merrier: The growing popularity of multi-generational cruises
Set sail for a holiday that will please every generation.

Ship Check: Reviewing the Pacific Aria
Maureen Marriner sails from Auckland to Napier aboard the Pacific Aria

Cruising: Bathing in Budapest's cathedral to health
Anna Harrison enjoys Art Deco beauty and learns head nudity rules.

Ship Check: Sailing aboard the Queen Elizabeth
Helen van Berkel sails aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth