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The retirees had their money held hostage for almost four years.
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Want to take in all the top landmarks? These are the cruises for you.
Travel Alerts: Mickey Mouse in the South Pacific
Disney Cruise Line has announced it's first ever voyage to New Zealand
Sailing past the pandemic: Cruise no longer dead in the water
Cruise is steaming back around the world and in NZ this summer.
Does Auckland deserve a special cruise ship home?
Auckland region leads the national cruise tourism spend by big margin.
Moana, Mickey and Disney in NZ: Centenary plans unveiled
New Zealand will get its first taste of Disney Parks and Cruises during the centenary.
Out from the shadows: Venice cruises find an alternate home port
New York Times: The cruise ship's arrival in Italy has taste of an underdog's redemption.
New Zealand to get first Disney Cruise based in Auckland
It's something Kiwi and Aussie Disney fans have been wishing upon a star for.
A cruise with a difference: Sailing into self-improvement
The era of the educational cruise has dawned.
Dine and discover: Fabulous foodie cruises for every taste and budget
There are no uninspiring buffets here - these cruises are for the gourmand traveller.
Close to home cruises: The best holidays at sea departing from Aus and NZ
Get set for an exciting summer with Australia and New Zealand cruise departures galore.
Why river cruises could be perfect for people who think they don't like cruises
The best river cruise destinations around the world, guaranteed to float your boat.
Bigger, better, faster, bolder: The newest cruise ships to look out for next year
The best new cruise ships launching in 2023/24, and why you should plan to be on board.
What's so great about cruise holidays, anyway?
Our expert cruise writer flies the flag for holidays at sea.
'Welcome to the manta mosh pit': Cruise holiday in Hawaii is full of highlights
Manta rays, whales, dolphins, turtles, fish... a Hawaiian Islands cruise has it all.
A journey of discovery: The best off-ship activities on a France river cruise
River cruising is one of those romantic, fairy-tale holidays.
'Titanic Vibes': Cruise passengers awake to flooding in cabins
A waterfall cascaded down the staircase as cruise passengers woke to Titanic-like scenes.
Cruise tourist killed in Bahamas shark attack
The woman had arrived earlier that morning on a Caribbean cruise with family.
Uncharted waters: Exploring Raja Ampat and far-eastern Indonesia on a luxury expedition cruise
Get an access-all-areas pass to some of the least explored parts of the planet.
Port of call: A beginner's guide to shore excursions
Picking on-shore activities might be the hardest choice you ever have to make on a cruise.
The most fun you can have at sea? On board a Virgin Voyages' adults-only cruise
Do you follow the angel on your shoulder or devil? On Valiant Lady, you can do both.
What it's like cruising around the Galapagos Islands
Welcome to a whole new world like you've never seen before.
10 things to know before stepping aboard your first cruise ship
From arrival to dress code to hidden extras, these are the top tips you need to know.
Return of the Ringers: Tolkien-themed cruise heading for NZ
Hobbits are hot-footing their way back to New Zealand for a Lord of the Rings cruise
Jarden Brief: Car parts company crashes on markets, cruise liners bullish
Inflation and fuel price dramas put car parts company on the skids.
First cruise ship in NZ since pandemic welcomed by mayor, business owners
Optimism was in the air as Aotearoa welcomed its first cruise ship back since 2020.
Focus: First cruise ship returns to Auckland
The Pacific Explorer, the first cruise ship in two and a half years into the Waitemata Harbour, received a warm welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
'Hell of a ride': First cruise ship returns to Auckland since Covid pandemic
Pacific Explorer arrives in Auckland, marking the return of the valuable cruise sector.
Norwegian Cruises backtrack, allowing unvaccinated guests to return
Next month, unvaccinated travellers will be welcomed back on some cruise ships.
Cruise ships - and passenger dollars - are coming back
Demand is high for a cruise ship visit to New Zealand.
NZ border fully reopens at midnight - allowing students, cruise ships to return
More than two years and four months of Covid-19 border restrictions are set to fully end.
Norwegian Cruise tests sneaky tactic to evade Venice's large ship ban
The simple strategy could undermine the Sinking City's attempts to tackle over-tourism.