The world's biggest cruise ship is a floating island with its own language and customs

Viking's gleaming, three-month old flagship makes its first stop in New Zealand.

If you're feeling short on creativity, a nice hot cup of tea might be just what you need.

One New Zealander is living the dream on one of the worlds biggest ships.

The ship is due to visit New Zealand on its next cruise this week.

Donna McIntyre takes a Scenic river cruise through Europe in 5-star luxury.

Cruising brings its own unique set of challenges - here's what you need to know.

Frenchman thrown off Costa Cruise liner in Indian Ocean after leading a 'mutiny'.

Kevin Pilley freewheels down the Mississippi River on the American Queen.

Every day of his river cruise from Avignon to Lyon was a highlight, writes David Libeau.

Here's all you need to know from a man who's done it eight times.

Michael Dearth gives his top 5 picks for places to eat around the globe.

Some travellers can find high-end luxury disconcerting.

What you need to know before joining the life at sea.

What's it like to cruise from Paris in luxury? Stephanie Holmes finds out.

A cruise in the revamped Queen Mary 2 is luxury and nostalgia combined.

Remote islands offers chances to share the love, writes Deborah Dickson-Smith.

Maureen Marriner discovers some grand places to visit along Ireland's coastline.

Reader John Marcon wrote in with some Cruise tips for first timers.

Mark Meredith returns to a former haunt and undergoes a Caribbean conversion.

Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas is sure to impress the kids. Lego wall, anyone?

As the cruise industry grows we can expect to see more "mega ships" in the future.

Win an $11,000 Tahiti cruise package.

A Norwegian Line trip around the Caribbean had plenty of variety, writes Candyce H. Stapen

Roger Spragg finds an unusual way to curb his enthusiasm for on-board cuisine.

A 12-day trip exploring the coast of Southeast Asia yielded many great experiences.

Magnificent Fiordland compensates for a rough start to a voyage, writes Pamela Wade.

P&O know how to throw a party. This revitalised line has come a long way since the 90s.

While initially reluctant, it didn't take long for a former pilot to become a cruiser.

This town has been named the top-rated cruise destination in Australia and NZ.