The luxury liner glided into Waitemata Harbour this morning on its first ever visit to Auckland.

They call it luxury cruising for a reason - butler services and non-stop champagne.

Geoff Cumming was lured to France on the promise of a cruise down the Rhone through sun-drenched countryside and beautiful vineyards.

Broken toilets, faulty latches on cabin doors and leaky ceilings are among new complaints by passengers on the liner Pacific Pearl.

The luxury Auckland-based cruise ship Pacific Pearl has run into more drama on the high seas.

There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.

A lavish new yacht modelled on a section of Monte Carlo gives new meaning to the term 'floating city'.

It's hard to resist comparisons to the movies when you're on a ship like the Sore Larsen, writes Bronwyn Sell.

The largest cruise ship ever to be based in New Zealand arrived in Auckland at dawn on Saturday, December 18, 2010. The 63,500-tonne liner is the fourth ship in P&O's fleet and will carry 1800 passengers.

The Pacific Pearl's captain can't wait to let his superiors know how quickly P&O Cruises' newest superliner cuts through the seas.

Kiwis can now go for an ocean cruise without having to find their passport.

The largest cruise ship ever to be based in New Zealand arrived to a foggy Auckland welcome as it sailed into the harbour at dawn.

Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright.

New Zealand businesses are enjoying the fruits of a booming cruise ship industry, as tonnes of food and drink are loaded aboard for luxury-loving passengers.

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world.

Cate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.

A cruise is a gentle way to discover the bustle of China, writes Pamela Wade.

Nine New Zealanders are among those stranded off the coast of America aboard stricken cruise liner Carnival Splendor.

A dream trip down the Mexican Riviera has turned into a travel nightmare for two Kiwis aboard a stricken cruise ship.

The link between seas is still a marvel, writes Bronwyn Elsmore.

Auckland's participation in a bumper sea-cruising season is off to a lucrative start after visits from three ships on successive days.

What's expected to be a bumper cruise industry season begins tomorrow with the arrival of the 116,000 tonne Sapphire Princess.

Paul Rush experiences the warm glow of hospitality in the Yasawa Islands.

Footage from the storm-battered Pacific Sun has emerged showing those on board hanging on for their lives as they dodge waves of furniture.