The increased number of voyages and passengers boosted spending by $67m

This couple hopped on-board a cruise ship for a dream 24-day holiday.

Kiwis are cruising in record numbers but the industry is worried about facilities.

Lauren Ho boards the Queen Mary 2 for a glamorous crossing to New York.

Spanning 59 countries and a $126k for the cheapest ticket, it's not for the faint-hearted.

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

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.

Stephanie Holmes boards the biggest ship in the world for a sneak preview with Royal Caribbean

Symphony of the Seas is just days away from setting sail on her maiden voyage.

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.

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.

A cruise line heavy hitter says the industry has plenty of room to grow

You can check in to Virgin Australia flights kilometres away from the airport in Sydney

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.