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River cruising is one of those romantic, fairy-tale holidays.
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All at sea: The ultimate guide to cruising with your grandkids
It's no wonder grandparents can't get enough of cruise holidays with their grandchildren.
Staying well on the water: Nine of the best wellness cruise holidays in the world
The cruise industry is increasingly mirroring the trend in the growth of wellness tourism.
Uncharted waters: Exploring Raja Ampat and far-eastern Indonesia on a luxury expedition cruise
Get an access-all-areas pass to some of the least explored parts of the planet.
Port of call: A beginner's guide to shore excursions
Picking on-shore activities might be the hardest choice you ever have to make on a cruise.
Med cruise follows routes of the ancients
A Mediterranean cruise coolly and calmly transports passengers under cloudless blue skies.
Cruise holidays: 10 voyages of a lifetime
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The most fun you can have at sea? On board a Virgin Voyages' adults-only cruise
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What it's like cruising around the Galapagos Islands
Welcome to a whole new world like you've never seen before.
10 things to know before stepping aboard your first cruise ship
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Return of the Ringers: Tolkien-themed cruise heading for NZ
Hobbits are hot-footing their way back to New Zealand for a Lord of the Rings cruise
First cruise ship in NZ since pandemic welcomed by mayor, business owners
Optimism was in the air as Aotearoa welcomed its first cruise ship back since 2020.
Focus: First cruise ship returns to Auckland
The Pacific Explorer, the first cruise ship in two and a half years into the Waitemata Harbour, received a warm welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
'Hell of a ride': First cruise ship returns to Auckland since Covid pandemic
Pacific Explorer arrives in Auckland, marking the return of the valuable cruise sector.
Norwegian Cruises backtrack, allowing unvaccinated guests to return
Next month, unvaccinated travellers will be welcomed back on some cruise ships.
NZ border fully reopens at midnight - allowing students, cruise ships to return
More than two years and four months of Covid-19 border restrictions are set to fully end.
Norwegian Cruise tests sneaky tactic to evade Venice's large ship ban
The simple strategy could undermine the Sinking City's attempts to tackle over-tourism.
Do you like piña colada? Signs you've booked a swinger cruise
Swingers have a shorthand to catch the attention of passengers with shared interests.
Ship shape: 10 reasons why a Greek Islands cruise is the perfect getaway
With hassle-free travel high on everyone's list, cruise life ticks all the boxes
'Not worth it': Inside Covid cruise ship
"It was fairly well controlled at first," said one passenger.
Here's what's on the NZ summer cruising horizon
Cruising in New Zealand is returning this summer. Here's what's in store for 2022/23.
Threesome sparks 60-person brawl on cruise, claims passenger
The hour-long fight was captured on video by a fellow passenger.
Two creepy rooms on cruise ship most people don't know exist
Pray you never have to use these super creepy rooms.
An inside look at 'the world's coolest cruise ship'
Is Celebrity Beyond the ship that can sell cruising to millennials?
International experts pick the greatest holidays of all time - part one
From luxury safaris in Africa to one of the most scenic coastal roads in Australia.
All aboard: Best European summer cruises
The best itineraries for a Northern Hemisphere summer cruise.
Peaceful dawns: Blenheim to Nelson on Heritage Explorer
A nine-day cruise from Blenheim to Nelson reveals many local treasures.
Champagne and... sardines? The luxury cruise line offering surprising pairings
International luxury combines with local flavour on board Silversea's newest ship.
Cruises to return by November says Christchurch
Lyttelton and Akaroa told to expect first passengers by November.
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Today is a milestone, but the recovery of the $42 billion industry is going to take time.