'Burdened': Greece hits cruise passengers with tourist fee
Levy to be introduced in 2025 in a bid to curb over-tourism.
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Five places in India a Uniworld river cruise can take you that you can’t reach any other way
A luxury river cruise on the Ganges reveals India’s lesser-known wonders.
New cruise tax hike might turn away cruise ships this summer
Fewer cruise ships could visit New Zealand if border levies are increased at short notice.
10 cruises in Asia for every style and budget
Tick off all your must-see destinations in one, easy trip.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
Stormy seas: Challenges ahead for cruise industry’s goal to earn $1b a year
New Zealand is struggling to get pre-pandemic momentum going again.
Family fear daughter who vanished during Caribbean holiday is now victim of sex trafficking
Amy went missing 27 years ago. Could this photo provide a clue to where she is?
A wave of French luxury on a Ponant cruise
Discover the world with Ponant’s blend of adventure and French gastronomy.
What it’s like to sail on Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne
Take a look at the latest vessel from the world’s most iconic cruise line.
Ray of light: What it’s like on board the world’s newest ultra-luxury cruise ship
Silversea’s new ship Silver Ray is now on its inaugural voyage in the Mediterranean.
These are the most opulent cruise ships departing NZ this year and next
Less hassle, more extravagance. Avoid the airport and sail away in luxury.
This is how much it costs to travel non-stop on a cruise ship
The total cost, revealed by one traveller, is less than you may expect.
Popular NZ cruise ship axed in shock announcement
All cruises after March 2 have been cancelled.
How a social media post got this American family's $24k trip cancelled
Netizens are divided over who is to blame.
Meet the retired couple who sold everything to cruise around the world
It might seem slightly insane, but it’s actually cheaper than buying a home.
Man jumps to death from world’s largest cruise ship
It remains a mystery why the man jumped on the first day of a 7-night trip.
'Are we hostages?': Cruise couple handed $4100 bill mid evacuation
A hefty bill hurts, especially when you’re being evacuated.
See the world’s wonders with these hot deals
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Taj Mahal, these deals are full of the world's marvels.
Meet the cruise lines going above and beyond for solo travellers
Say goodbye to costly 'single supplement' fees.
Luggage confusion costs woman $22k Antarctic cruise
A traveller was in 'total despair' after a piece of hand-luggage cost them a $22k trip.
Body found during search for missing cruise passenger in Sydney
An overboard alarm was raised on the ship in the early hours of Monday morning.
This trip to the remotest part of Australia will far exceed your expectations
You'll wish you discovered adventure cruising decades sooner.
Tourist fined $2000 for 'disturbing' walrus encounter
The Norwegian island recently tightened up its protections for Arctic wildlife.
Cruising Kiwis: Recovery of $540m industry threatened by rising costs
New data shows what sort of cruise holidays New Zealanders were taking.
Why Restore Passenger Rail wants to stop cruise ships
Climate activists are focused on stopping 'luxury' emissions.
Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
‘It’s full’: Outrageous reason cruise is skipping Greek port
'It's your holiday... but it's our home.'
Nine of the best tips for a European river cruise, by a passionate river cruiser
Take it from a cruise expert, these are the best hacks for first-time river cruisers.
Napier Port hopes for another big cruise season next summer despite national concern
There is nationwide concern cruise visits may drop next summer. Napier Port isn't worried.
New ‘entitled’ cruise balcony trend crew want stopped
'Al fresco lounging' has become a phenomenon that cruise workers want stopped.
France is going to be heaving this summer - sidestep the crowds by hitting the water
When Olympic-sized crowds become too much, look for water.
Six things you should never take on a cruise ship
From kava root to kites - prohibited cruise items are weirdly specific.