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Cruise ship Tasman boom pushing NZ business

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.

The ocean liner that thinks big

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

Royal good time on the Waihou

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

China: Montage of culture through a porthole

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

Captain Cook on mayor's radar for cruise terminal

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.

Europe: Having a ball on the Baltic

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

Nine Kiwis on stricken cruise ship

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

NZers on stranded cruise ship

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

Party time on the Panama Canal

The link between seas is still a marvel, writes Bronwyn Elsmore.

300 foot superyacht built in 60 seconds

Foodies ahoy (+recipe)

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

Superliner for Super City

The launch of 63,500 tonne superliner Pacific Pearl in Auckland is a vote of confidence for NZ, says Cruise NZ chairman Craig Harris.

Fiji: Baby on board

Helen Twose finds cruising the Pacific with a toddler can have its ups and downs.

Laos: Drifting amid lost dreams

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

France: Going with the flow

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

Luxury superyacht a world first for seafaring in style

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

Smooth sailing for virgin voyagers

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

Motion in the ocean

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