The cost of private excursions on port days can be shared with temporary friends.

Insider expert Craig Dauphinee gives advice for making the most of a floating holiday.

It's claimed to be the largest suite ever constructed on a luxury cruise ship

Birds are attracted to bright lights on ships and can injure themselves if they land.

Keely Allen finds her sea legs on a family adventure.

Divers' celebrations were tempered by the discovery that they had been beaten.

Shortly after boarding, the passengers walked in on a man having sex in their cabin.

Whether it's budget or luxury, the smaller brands and smaller boats fare best.

A cruise expert says Kiwi's are quick to book out the most expensive suites

Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship promises rock and roll on the high seas

Cruise companies pledge to cut emissions by 40 per cent in the next 11 years.

Silversea's ultra-luxury flagship the Silver Muse is in NZ waters for the first time.

We've all heard the horror stories, but a focus on sanitation means gastro cases are down.

Confidence is not something the Explorer lacks in courting richest of the very rich.

Not only are ships returning to old favourites they're also heading on new remote voyages.

The young Pakistani peace activist is now also the godmother of a 130 thousand tonne boat.

Norwegian Jewel sets sail on its Christmas itineraries around the Tasman.

Months of drought have caused rivers like the Rhine to be too shallow for some ships.

A confused couple was booted off their cruise after a simple error made when booking.

A blast took place in February last year on a ship carrying over 3000 passengers.

They met as kids on a cruise and never saw each other again - until Twitter stepped in.

Aussie's NZ holiday cut abruptly short when refused entry to Dunedin and deported.

A world-class art museum in the western US benefited from some surprising patrons.

While cruising the Baltic, David Smith experiences the best of the port visits.

Aegina has glorious beaches, great food, a touch of antiquity and friendly people.

In the name of niche onboard offerings, Virgin Voyages plans first at-sea tattoo parlour.

On the Seine, this new-age ship is looking to inject fresh energy into river cruises.