Luxury cruise, visiting the Wonders of the World and seeing the Northern Lights top options in new survey.

Ewan McDonald writes a letter from the Corinthians' canal, an emperor's project two millennia in the making.

Stay on track when the ship docks around the Mediterranean, writes Megan Singleton.

Stormy weather has prompted a cruise company to turn around a ship, and will dump bucket-loads of rain on concert-goers in Auckland tonight.

Golden Princess' maiden arrival in Melbourne is priceless, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Kiwis starting to think about next year's holidays have plenty to choose from in Europe, writes Victoria Clark.

Richard Lawson discovers Greek temples, Christian shrines and many other treasures on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise.

Danger is never far away on an Arctic expedition, writes Sarah Marshall.

A five-day taste of ocean life is enough to convert cruise newbie Catherine Smith.

The possibilities for discovery are endless, regardless of route, on a European river cruise, writes Pamela Wade.

The brightly coloured fish of the Marquesas would have inspired Doctor Seuss, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Thousands of graves stretching to the horizon remind Penny Lewis of the sacrifice made by so many.

A luxury river trip from Mandalay, writes Nigel Tisdall, is the stress-free way to see remote parts of Burma.

With a new air route connecting Auckland to Houston, Kiwi cruisers can head to the Caribbean.

Wanting a family-friendly way to explore the Caribbean? Then board a Disney Cruise ship in Galveston, suggests Tim Lamb.

The most scenic stretch of the Danube River is a haven for epicureans, writes Paul Rush.

Isobel Marriner gets a maritime history lesson amid the spectacular scenery of Fiordland.

Dominica has avoided the rampant development which has blighted the Caribbean.

Elisabeth Easther and her son enjoy the festive cheer on board a freighter ship in the Pacific.

Now's the time to think about a romantic snowy Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere. Ewan McDonald takes a Yuletide cruise on the Danube.

On a billion-dollar ship, Toby Manhire dodges the conga line and opts instead for several fine ales and a ride on the North Star.

River cruises are growing in popularity, particularly across Europe. Pamela Wade explains why.

Rod Emmerson looks at the nuts and bolts of a luxury cruise through the Greek Isles and Turkish Coast.

Sarah Marshall travels effortlessly from downtown Auckland to a world beyond Earth.

Those axe-wielding, marauding Norse ancients would be so envious of the comforts on today's ships, writes Catherine Masters.

Cruise ship travellers look likely to be charged a higher rate - possibly nearly $3 per person more - than others under a new levy imposed from January on all travellers arriving and leaving New Zealand.

Party of one Helen van Berkel boards an ocean liner for a Pacific cruise and learns that being on your own is far from lonesome.

Marty Silk is pleasantly surprised to have all his preconceptions quashed on an enjoyable, exciting and elegant cruise to Moreton Island.

Kiwis are well known as a cruisy lot and the big lines are offering ever more options to entice us on board.

Cruising Europe's rivers reminds Pamela Wade of having front row seats at a travel documentary.