The dirtiest cruise ships revealed in surprise spot checks
Surprise inspections have revealed a shocking number ships failing cleanliness standards.
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Ship Check: Sailing among Thai islands with Peregrine
Kristin Edge sails around Thailand aboard the aboard Panorama II
Cruising the wake of the Habsburg Empire
Out of Austria into the flat plains of Hungary, to the imperial bolt-hole in Godollo.
Changing rooms: Rich lister's luxury pad becomes hotel suites
Hilton's getting bigger in Auckland and around the world as the brand turns 100.
Toddlers for crew in Alaska's wild waters
"Mommy, when I pee in the ocean it gets fuller," Huxley the 4-year-old skipper announced.
Quick way to save hundreds on holidays
A counter-intuitive tweak of your holiday plans can leave you with extra spending money.
Cruise ship save sailor in dramatic rescue
A Carnival cruise ship has been forced to do a rescue mission at sea.
Norway cruising: Northern exposure
Cool climate cruising has just as much to offer as the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
On the twelfth day of cruising
There's much more to being on a ship at Christmas than getting out of doing the dishes.
In pictures: World's first roller coaster on a cruise ship
This cruise ship will have the first at-sea roller coaster — take a look
Costa Cruises: A fine romance
Neil Porten has tender memories of his time enjoying the European-Asian fusion.
The poop deck: What happens to poo on a cruise
Most cruise passengers have spent a moment wondering just what happens when you flush.
Cruising: Ships that will shrink the world
A new generation of high-tech vessels can reach parts of the planet that others can't.
Kiwis lead world in rate of cruise holiday growth
More than 100,000 Kiwis are taking ocean cruises, outstripping global growth rates
Tiana Templeman: With the med in mind
Cruise columnist Tiana Templeman has tips for sailing the Mediterranean.
Kiwis on cruise may have discovered new bird species
The cruise line has a bit of a reputation for discovering new species of birds.
Tiana Templeman: How to choose your cruise
Book a berth to suit your style and personality, writes Tiana Templeman.
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.
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?