Crunch time: Will last week's major cruise accidents change travel?
Accidents have refocused attention on cruise safety measures in Venice and Hungary.
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The dirtiest cruise ships revealed in surprise spot checks
Surprise inspections have revealed a shocking number ships failing cleanliness standards.
Cruising the wake of the Habsburg Empire
Out of Austria into the flat plains of Hungary, to the imperial bolt-hole in Godollo.
Changing rooms: Rich lister's luxury pad becomes hotel suites
Hilton's getting bigger in Auckland and around the world as the brand turns 100.
Quick way to save hundreds on holidays
A counter-intuitive tweak of your holiday plans can leave you with extra spending money.
On the twelfth day of cruising
There's much more to being on a ship at Christmas than getting out of doing the dishes.
In pictures: World's first roller coaster on a cruise ship
This cruise ship will have the first at-sea roller coaster — take a look
Scientology cruise ship drama keeps getting worse
There are whispers leader David Miscavige, whose wife vanished years ago, is on-board.
The poop deck: What happens to poo on a cruise
Most cruise passengers have spent a moment wondering just what happens when you flush.
Two 80,000 tonne cruise ships collide in Vancouver
The two Holland America ships have collided in the waters of Canada Place, Vancouver.
Scientology cruise quarantined in St Lucia measles scare
The Scientology run ship is believed to have at least one confirmed measles case.
Tiana Templeman: With the med in mind
Cruise columnist Tiana Templeman has tips for sailing the Mediterranean.
Kiwis on cruise may have discovered new bird species
The cruise line has a bit of a reputation for discovering new species of birds.
Judge lets off alleged cruise rapist in maritime loophole
The incident took place in the Baleariac Sea on passage between Palma to Valencia.
Tiana Templeman: How to choose your cruise
Book a berth to suit your style and personality, writes Tiana Templeman.
When Auckland kids take over a cruise ship
It's not every day the Waiheke Sea Scouts are given free rein over a 1500 berth ship.
Cruising north Italy: That's amore like it
Tim Warrington finds himself bewitched by the charms of a Countess he meets in Venice.
'Don't be an ass,' says Greek island to donkey tourists
In October the island issued a ban on donkey riders deemed 'too-fat' from being carried.
Midnight terror as Viking cruise ship collides with oil tanker
Passengers of the Viking Idun were jolted awake in a collision with another ship.
Galapagos Islands evolve with luxury cruises
Charles Darwin never saw such luxury on his maiden voyage to the islands 200 years ago.
Bon Jovi will be there for you on this cruise holiday
Bon Jovi will be performing and holding Q&A sessions for fans aboard the cruise ships.
MSC Bellissima: Beauty and brains
Adele Thurlow checks out the high-tech MSC Bellissima and rubs shoulders with Sophia Loren
Tiana Templeman: Sailing away
Cruise columnist Tiana Templeman rounds up the latest and best deals.
Tiana Templeman: Sailing solo survival guide
Get in early and stay informed for the best deals, writes Tiana Templeman.
Subantarctic: The deepest south
Neville Peat explores a Unesco World Heritage Area located to the south of mainland NZ.
Tips for a river cruise: At the heart of it all
Teresa Machan provides the perfect steer on what to expect.
'Freak thing': Terror as 185km/h gust hits cruise ship
In high winds, passengers found themselves dodging flying furniture and shards of glass.
Stranded duo explain holiday 'nightmare'
A couple who were filmed chasing after their ship as it sailed away have spoken out.
Cruising: Ship to shore
Nicola Lamb ticks off a few grand tour destinations on her cruise of the Mediterranean.
Tiana Templeman: Going it alone
Should you pay for cruise ship port excursions, or arrange your own?
What happens if your cruise leaves without you
A frantic couple were filmed at port as their cruise ship sailed away without them.
Ship Check: The Costa neoRomantica
Neil Porten sails aboard the Costa neoRomantica, from Tokyo to Fukuoka.
Passengers stuck on cruise to avoid Cyclone Oma
P&O cruise passengers are stuck in the South Pacific due to rough seas from Cyclone Oma.