Keely Allen finds her sea legs on a family adventure.

Divers' celebrations were tempered by the discovery that they had been beaten.

Shortly after boarding, the passengers walked in on a man having sex in their cabin.

Whether it's budget or luxury, the smaller brands and smaller boats fare best.

A cruise expert says Kiwi's are quick to book out the most expensive suites

The cruise world will get even bigger this year, with ships launching over the next year.

Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship promises rock and roll on the high seas

Cruise companies pledge to cut emissions by 40 per cent in the next 11 years.

We've all heard the horror stories, but a focus on sanitation means gastro cases are down.

Confidence is not something the Explorer lacks in courting richest of the very rich.

Not only are ships returning to old favourites they're also heading on new remote voyages.

The young Pakistani peace activist is now also the godmother of a 130 thousand tonne boat.

If there's one thing worse than being alone at Christmas, it's being alone in a port.

Norwegian Jewel sets sail on its Christmas itineraries around the Tasman.

A blast took place in February last year on a ship carrying over 3000 passengers.

They met as kids on a cruise and never saw each other again - until Twitter stepped in.

Aussie's NZ holiday cut abruptly short when refused entry to Dunedin and deported.

A world-class art museum in the western US benefited from some surprising patrons.

While cruising the Baltic, David Smith experiences the best of the port visits.

Aegina has glorious beaches, great food, a touch of antiquity and friendly people.

In the name of niche onboard offerings, Virgin Voyages plans first at-sea tattoo parlour.

On the Seine, this new-age ship is looking to inject fresh energy into river cruises.

The billion dollar Utopia is selling berths for $54m, on this floating luxury estate.

George Pathori gets a taste for watery wine tours on seas and rivers around the world.

If you are mulling the whole global getaway thing, consider it the ultimate gap year.