A wildlife cruise on the Isle of Mull is heaven for bird lovers, writes Richard Tulloch.

Brand new and full of impressive technology, Quantum of the Seas promises a new experience in cruising. Winston Aldworth gets a unique perspective on a very new ship future.

Winston Aldworth looks at the latest developments for cruise passengers.

If you're taking your first steps towards a floating holiday, Jane Archer offers tips to help you enjoy your break.

A new arrival on Waitemata Harbour tempts Donna McIntyre to pack an overnight bag and take a pleasure cruise.

Phil Welch fits in a week of eating, drinking and leisure at sea.

After a hot, sweaty day of sightseeing in Italy, Carol Smith is more than happy to return to her floating hotel and enjoy a juicy burger.

Make a plan before you leave ship and reap the rewards of your research, Pam Neville says. She shares some shore excursions from a recent Mediterranean cruise.

Pack an overnight bag and leave the big smoke behind for a sea break on the Hauraki Gulf, writes Elisabeth Easther.

On a luxurious cruise ship, Jamie Morton goes hunting for his happy place.

Aboard a river ship built for considerable comfort, Albertina Lloyd enjoys the luxurious side of one of Europe's great waterways.

Language is no barrier where enjoyment is a universal concept, writes Julia Carlisle.

You can choose relaxation or adventure — or maybe a mixture of both — on board a boutique cruise ship journeying through Fiji's Yasawa Islands, writes Sue Baxalle.

Magic for kids, and the ship's bars are mercifully Mickey-free, writes Josie Clarke.

A cruise through ancient lands exposes kids to a diverse culture and religion, writes Heidi Douglas.

Thanks to innovative ship design and imaginative itineraries, the popularity of river cruises is booming, says Jane Archer.

With islands of haute cuisine, the Celebrity Solstice can be scary for the diet-conscious, writes Rod Pascoe.

New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.

A wildlife expedition to Fiordland takes you up close to a pristine land of legend and glacial beauty, writes Jim Eagles.

Take in the Marquesas Islands and explore French Polynesia from on board the Aranui III, writes Suzanne Morphet.

Joe Kafka and his wife embrace the ease of island hopping by boat.

A few pearls of Pacific wit add to the glorious sights on the comedy cruise, writes Winston Aldworth.

A ship is like a second home to regular cruisers, writes Denise Montgomery.

The warm welcome at PNG's Kiriwina Island leaves cruise passenger Paul Rush smiling.

Rod Pascoe discovers the best way to skirt the NZ coast and cross the Tasman is to be one of the 3000 fortunate passengers on board a luxury liner.

Being forced to pay a gratuity to serving staff seems unnatural for New Zealand travellers, writes Rod Pascoe.

Herald editorial cartoonist Rod Emmerson travels the Greek Isles and Turkish coast on a seven-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Journey.

Peace reigns after inter-tribal war, writes Paul Rush.

Carol Smith finds herself looking enviously at the new single cabins on her recently refitted ship.

One of the great pleasures of a cruise ship journey is the ample opportunity for people watching.