Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright.

New Zealand businesses are enjoying the fruits of a booming cruise ship industry, as tonnes of food and drink are loaded aboard for luxury-loving passengers.

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world.

Cate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.

A cruise is a gentle way to discover the bustle of China, writes Pamela Wade.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to make an immediate start to build a cruise ship terminal on Captain Cook Wharf costing up to $200 million.

Roger Hall cruises the Baltic and relishes his time in fascinating ports of call without having to think about about much else.

Nine New Zealanders are among those stranded off the coast of America aboard stricken cruise liner Carnival Splendor.

A dream trip down the Mexican Riviera has turned into a travel nightmare for two Kiwis aboard a stricken cruise ship.

What's expected to be a bumper cruise industry season begins tomorrow with the arrival of the 116,000 tonne Sapphire Princess.

Paul Rush experiences the warm glow of hospitality in the Yasawa Islands.

Footage from the storm-battered Pacific Sun has emerged showing those on board hanging on for their lives as they dodge waves of furniture.

A cruise aboard the Pacific Dawn is somewhat of a culinary adventure, finds Janetta Mackay.

Sleepy, spectacular Laos has had its share of grandeur, writes Brett Atkinson.

Geoff Cumming cruises the waterways of France and has a cliched but perfect experience.

A taste of luxury on board a superyacht at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Keen on cruising away from winter? Wendyl Nissen has some handy tips for beginners.

Fancy a cruise lifestyle on the waves, but plagued by motion sickness? Deborah Abrams Kaplan offers some solutions.

Life aboard this luxury cruise ship is a suite sensation, says David Balham.

Jehan Casinader finds the Nile's ancient past has to compete with its colourful present.

Rob McFarland spends a day cruising the Bay of Islands.

The largest ship to visit New Zealand is back in Auckland as part of her third world voyage.