Four cruise ships to get excited about in 2019
The cruise world will get even bigger this year, with ships launching over the next year.
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Cruise industry's plan to clean up act
Cruise companies pledge to cut emissions by 40 per cent in the next 11 years.
Ship check: Silversea's Silver Muse
Silversea's ultra-luxury flagship the Silver Muse is in NZ waters for the first time.
Gastro outbreaks on cruise ships decline
We've all heard the horror stories, but a focus on sanitation means gastro cases are down.
'The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built' to visit New Zealand
Confidence is not something the Explorer lacks in courting richest of the very rich.
Eight international ports of call for your 2019 itinerary
Not only are ships returning to old favourites they're also heading on new remote voyages.
Malala Yousafzai becomes cruise godmother to Celebrity Edge
The young Pakistani peace activist is now also the godmother of a 130 thousand tonne boat.
Ship Inspection: Sun Princess' Christmas cruise
If there's one thing worse than being alone at Christmas, it's being alone in a port.
Christmas arrives in New Zealand on the Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Jewel sets sail on its Christmas itineraries around the Tasman.
European river cruises left high and dry by costly droughts
Months of drought have caused rivers like the Rhine to be too shallow for some ships.
Cruise couple left stranded in Korea after $13000 mistake
A confused couple was booted off their cruise after a simple error made when booking.
NZ cruise ship death: $800k fine proposed for company's 'negligence'
A blast took place in February last year on a ship carrying over 3000 passengers.
Twitter reunites woman with her long-lost cruise pal
They met as kids on a cruise and never saw each other again - until Twitter stepped in.
Cruise passenger refused entry to Dunedin, deported
Aussie's NZ holiday cut abruptly short when refused entry to Dunedin and deported.
Washington: Friends in high places
A world-class art museum in the western US benefited from some surprising patrons.
DIY excursions on Baltic cruise
While cruising the Baltic, David Smith experiences the best of the port visits.
Greece: Best-kept secret
Aegina has glorious beaches, great food, a touch of antiquity and friendly people.
Ink on the brink: Virgin Voyages to offer tattoos at sea
In the name of niche onboard offerings, Virgin Voyages plans first at-sea tattoo parlour.
Millennials wooed onto the water by Seine river cruise
On the Seine, this new-age ship is looking to inject fresh energy into river cruises.
Utopia Cruise: Floating estate looking for 190 millionaires
The billion dollar Utopia is selling berths for $54m, on this floating luxury estate.
Watery wine tours on seas and rivers
George Pathori gets a taste for watery wine tours on seas and rivers around the world.
Why there's a world cruise for everyone
If you are mulling the whole global getaway thing, consider it the ultimate gap year.
France: New day, new destination
Travelling by river is a perfect way to see France. Here's where to jump ship and explore.
Best adults-only cruises
For younger travellers looking to party, U by Uniworld is the way to go.
Cruising uncharted waters
Step away from the popular cruise ports and visit some of these destinations instead.
Pacific Aria announced as follow up act to NZ comedy cruise
After Pacific Jewel's Big Laugh, P&O returns for the 2020 season with the Pacific Aria.