Spectrum represents a departure from the sedate, sparkling pleasure cruises of the past.

Stephanie holmes reports from the side of Bliss's seagoing gokart track.

One of the biggest endeavors ever taken on a luxury cruise ship, the Silver Spirit has completed its lengthening and extensive renovations.. Supplied by Silversea Cruises

Video from passengers aboard the Carnival Dream shows scenes reminiscent of Titanic.

While the prices are eye-watering, don't expect a carvery or a burger bar.

The Solstice, her grass lawns and hot glass classes, set sail for the northern summer.

This kid thought he had the perfect plan to win a free cruise ship. It didn't end well.

Russ Francis is the 'Instagrammer-in-chief' for the new Symphony of the Seas cruise ship.

Stephanie Holmes boards the new biggest cruise ship in the world for a sneak preview.

This is what cruising looks like in 2018, and it is, as the kids would say, "lit."

P&O's President talks through The Big Laugh and the ship's new home in Auckland

Royal Caribbean's tiny Bahamas private island is getting a $275 million renovation.

A very adults-only cruise ship has announced details of its first voyage.

Brandon Presser spends a week as a cruise director on Harmony of the Seas.

What happens if your luxury ship is too small? Cut it in half and add more.

Passenger left with facial fractures after violence broke out in cruise ship nightclub

Jane Jurgens surveyed a couple of cruise ship pros for their expert advice on life at sea.

Albania is just one reason to board a ship that can get into places larger vessels can't.

Viking's gleaming, three-month old flagship makes its first stop in New Zealand.

A fishing boat crashed into a building without the man onboard.

One New Zealander is living the dream on one of the worlds biggest ships.

The ship is due to visit New Zealand on its next cruise this week.

The biggest cruise ships could visit Auckland when new mooring equipment is installed.

Two mooring dolphins costing $10 million will let 350m cruise ships berth in Auckland.

Cruising brings its own unique set of challenges - here's what you need to know.

Passengers on a 12-day cruise ship have been struck with Norovirus again.

A cruise in the revamped Queen Mary 2 is luxury and nostalgia combined.

Gay couples can now get married at sea with Celebrity Cruises.

Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas is sure to impress the kids. Lego wall, anyone?

As the cruise industry grows we can expect to see more "mega ships" in the future.