Freight and logisticsCruise season off to lucrative startAuckland's participation in a bumper sea-cruising season is off to a lucrative start after visits from three ships on successive days.02 Nov 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCourse set for bumper cruise seasonWhat's expected to be a bumper cruise industry season begins tomorrow with the arrival of the 116,000 tonne <i>Sapphire Princess</i>.13 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelFiji: Return to the blue lagoonPaul Rush experiences the warm glow of hospitality in the Yasawa Islands.13 Oct 03:15 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Memo to would-be mayors: The port company is not your plaything19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCruise ship CCTV shows storm carnageFootage from the storm-battered Pacific Sun has emerged showing those on board hanging on for their lives as they dodge waves of furniture.13 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelFoodies ahoy (+recipe)A cruise aboard the Pacific Dawn is somewhat of a culinary adventure, finds Janetta Mackay.26 Aug 12:00 AM
Freight and logisticsSuperliner for Super CityThe launch of 63,500 tonne superliner Pacific Pearl in Auckland is a vote of confidence for NZ, says Cruise NZ chairman Craig Harris.10 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelFiji: Baby on boardHelen Twose finds cruising the Pacific with a toddler can have its ups and downs.26 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelLaos: Drifting amid lost dreamsSleepy, spectacular Laos has had its share of grandeur, writes Brett Atkinson.30 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelFrance: Going with the flowGeoff Cumming cruises the waterways of France and has a cliched but perfect experience.16 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandLuxury superyacht a world first for seafaring in styleA taste of luxury on board a superyacht at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.29 May 04:00 PM
TravelSmooth sailing for virgin voyagersKeen on cruising away from winter? Wendyl Nissen has some handy tips for beginners.23 May 04:00 PM
TravelMotion in the oceanFancy a cruise lifestyle on the waves, but plagued by motion sickness? Deborah Abrams Kaplan offers some solutions.16 May 04:00 PM
TravelChina: Diamond on the rough seasLife aboard this luxury cruise ship is a suite sensation, says David Balham.21 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelEgypt: In de-NileJehan Casinader finds the Nile's ancient past has to compete with its colourful present.04 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelQueen Mary 2 arrives in AucklandThe largest ship to visit New Zealand is back in Auckland as part of her third world voyage.03 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandAuckland to welcome luxury linerThe largest cruise ship ever to visit NZ, the Queen Mary 2, docks in Auckland tomorrow morning. 03 Mar 04:08 AM
TravelVanuatu: Dancing to the beat of an island havenMaewo Island's Chief Nelson is proud to show off his village, writes Catherine Masters.03 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelTourism vital to Haiti's wrecked economyThe Independent's Simon Calder says it's not too soon for cruise ships to return to the benighted nation.19 Jan 01:50 AM
WorldSailing with a sea monsterTim Adams roams the 17 decks and neighbourhoods of The Oasis of the Seas - the world's largest 'megaliner'.08 Jan 03:00 PM