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People are still trapped in cruise ships around the world.
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Cruise ship docks in Auckland - why passengers are allowed off
The Silver Muse could have up to 600 guests on board.
Coronavirus: Princess Cruises stops tours for 60 days
All 18 of Princess Cruises' ships would cease to operate for two months until May 10.
Three Kiwi crew believed to be on board cruise ship where 21 tested positive
Eight New Zealanders were previously on board the ship.
Scarlet Lady cruise ship has 'the best f*****g nightclub at sea'
Even from afar, it is clear the Scarlet Lady is a cruise ship with edge.
Cruise-ship hell: Kiwi tells of abuse, rocks hurled at passengers over virus fears
Ship full of Kiwis, Australians has been refused entry to Madagascar and Mauritius.
The perfect cruise for a lower budget
A ship ideal for travellers whose love of cruising is larger than their holiday budget.
River cruising is growing among boomers. But plenty still don't know it's a thing.
Demand for river cruises globally is 'enormous'.
Ill at sea: what to do when you're sick on a cruise ship
Getting sick on a cruise ship can be a pain - in the wallet.
Cruising: An Atlantic odyssey
Greg Fleming crosses the Atlantic, from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro, on Oceania's Marina
An expert's guide to cruising Great Barrier Reef
How to make the most of your time at this must-see cruising destination
Opulent, meticulous, beautiful: Inside look at the new $652 million luxury cruise ship
Travel goes on board the world's newest ultra luxury cruise ship.
Cruising: Stay online without spending a fortune
There's one souvenir you don't want to bring home and that's a huge phone bill.
The best and worst cruise lines revealed
Booking a bargain cruise deal could end up more expensive than you think.
The 'ultimate cruise' couple sailing a round-the-world record
The Viking Sun is on a record setting 245-day sailing from London and back.
Could you retire on a cruise ship?
Long term cruising is becoming an attractive option for retirees.
Going Dutch: Life aboard a Holland America ship
How important is it for this cruise line to reflect its Dutch heritage?
From azure waters, abundant fish to sobering tsunami memorials Thailand delivers
Thailand delivers: The water is so crystal clear it's like snorkelling in gin.
Focus: 65 years on, Rebecca McKenzie boards the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship for only the second time
Focus: 65 years on, Rebecca McKenzie boards the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship for only the second time. Video / Michael Craig
Small luxuries: River cruising in Portugal
A luxury river cruise feels like a house party with well-travelled friends.
Cruise: Lorna Subritzky sails aboard the Crystal Serenity
Lorna Subritzky enjoys being treated like royalty on a cruise to Tasmania.
Goop at Sea: Gwyneth Paltrow launches first concept cruise
Paltrow invites guests to explore wellness 'mind, body and soul' on the first Goop at Sea.
Carnival bans 'offensive clothing' in new cruise dress code
Carnival is cracking down questionable clothing to keep cruises family-friendly.
Voyager: You don't expect an ice rink on your cruise ship
On Voyager you can channel your inner Torvill and Dean and go ice skating.
Cruise passengers lament disruption after search for man overboard
A second passenger reported died aboard the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship off NZ waters.
What kids can expect on this revamped cruise ship
This floating playground is every kid's dream.
Best of 2019: Cruise ship squeezes through Corinth canal
Passengers came so close to the stone walls of the giant canal, they could touch them.
Travel's best of 2019: Best of the rest
The final in our series looking back at the best bits from a year in Travel.
Princess Cruises given honour in spite of poor-taste pōwhiri
Cruise Critic's annual Editor's Picks Awards were not without controversy.
Discover Papua New Guinea by ship
Papua New Guinea's beauty is largely untouched, and definitely unmatched.
High tech on the high seas in newest cruise ships
New York Times: Tech is making the cruise experience faster, easier and more fun.
Cruising: New ships and hot destinations
Look at the new ships, hot destinations and the reasons to take a cruise holiday in 2020.
All aboard: Family-friendly cruises
Cruising with kids isn't as crazy as it sounds, writes Tiana Templeman