When Auckland kids take over a cruise ship
It's not every day the Waiheke Sea Scouts are given free rein over a 1500 berth ship.
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Cruising north Italy: That's amore like it
Tim Warrington finds himself bewitched by the charms of a Countess he meets in Venice.
'Don't be an ass,' says Greek island to donkey tourists
In October the island issued a ban on donkey riders deemed 'too-fat' from being carried.
Galapagos Islands evolve with luxury cruises
Charles Darwin never saw such luxury on his maiden voyage to the islands 200 years ago.
Bon Jovi will be there for you on this cruise holiday
Bon Jovi will be performing and holding Q&A sessions for fans aboard the cruise ships.
MSC Bellissima: Beauty and brains
Adele Thurlow checks out the high-tech MSC Bellissima and rubs shoulders with Sophia Loren
Tiana Templeman: Sailing away
Cruise columnist Tiana Templeman rounds up the latest and best deals.
Kiwi's photos reveal chaos onboard stricken cruise ship
Hector Palmer was on the Viking Sky cruise ship when the boat experienced engine trouble.
Tiana Templeman: Sailing solo survival guide
Get in early and stay informed for the best deals, writes Tiana Templeman.
Subantarctic: The deepest south
Neville Peat explores a Unesco World Heritage Area located to the south of mainland NZ.
Tips for a river cruise: At the heart of it all
Teresa Machan provides the perfect steer on what to expect.
'Freak thing': Terror as 185km/h gust hits cruise ship
In high winds, passengers found themselves dodging flying furniture and shards of glass.
Stranded duo explain holiday 'nightmare'
A couple who were filmed chasing after their ship as it sailed away have spoken out.
Cruising: Ship to shore
Nicola Lamb ticks off a few grand tour destinations on her cruise of the Mediterranean.
Tiana Templeman: Going it alone
Should you pay for cruise ship port excursions, or arrange your own?
What happens if your cruise leaves without you
A frantic couple were filmed at port as their cruise ship sailed away without them.
Hungary: The statues of Budapest
Simon Wilson discovers the heroes and memories of Hungary, cast in bronze.
Ship Check: The Costa neoRomantica
Neil Porten sails aboard the Costa neoRomantica, from Tokyo to Fukuoka.
Sightseeing to float your boat
Travelling on the world's great waterways can take tourists to iconic landmarks.
Passengers stuck on cruise to avoid Cyclone Oma
P&O cruise passengers are stuck in the South Pacific due to rough seas from Cyclone Oma.
Le Lapérouse: Small ship with big prices offers great adventure
For this small vessel, there is a volumous French swagger to Le Ponant's new ship.
Ship Check: The Majestic Princess
Maureen Spencer boards the Majestic Princess sailing from Sydney to Auckland.
Celebrity Edge: Redefining dining
Guests are spoilt for choice with a new dining concept being introduced on Celebrity ships
Celebrity Edge: Life on the latest cruise ship
Greg Fleming discovers the inaugural voyage of Celebrity's latest cruise ship.
RCI looking for a 'shore explorer' to snap up a paid world trip
The cruise line says millennials are more focused on experiences than possessions.
Island Princess: Friends in dry places
The cost of private excursions on port days can be shared with temporary friends.
10 expert tips for your cruise
Insider expert Craig Dauphinee gives advice for making the most of a floating holiday.
The world's most luxurious residence at sea
It's claimed to be the largest suite ever constructed on a luxury cruise ship
Blinded by the light: Cruise ships told to give birds a break
Birds are attracted to bright lights on ships and can injure themselves if they land.