Warnings across the maritime industry after a defective nitrogen cylinder kills employee.

It's the question every cruise passenger wonders about.

The cruise ship industry is defending its safety record in NZ waters after 33 incidents.

Up to ten guests at a time can race each other in electric go-karts on the Norwegian Joy.

A cruise where you lose weight seems like an oxymoron, but Weight Watchers is doing it.

Luxury liner has playrooms, adult-orientated entertainment and provocative theme nights.

Horse on a boat, anyone?

P&O Cruises is expanding its New Zealand operations.

Life aboard a cruise ship is smooth sailing for the Azamara Journey.

Auckland has had its busiest-ever week for cruise ships with a record four in one day docking yesterday.

A cruise ship that left from Auckland has been forced to dock in Brisbane this morning after about 150 people came down with gastro.

What do you get for your money on the newest, luxury cruise liner in the world?

Mega ship Ovation of the Seas will make its final New Zealand call of the summer in Auckland today.

Hailed as the "sexiest ship at sea" the new luxury cruise liner Seabourn Encore is making its first voyage to New Zealand.

One of the world's most infamous nude cruises has revealed plans to set sail on its second racy voyage.

Encore will be the youngest cruise ship to visit Auckland when it arrives next month

Grant Bradley visited the German shipyard where Quantum class vessels like Ovation of the Seas are built. He describes how it is done.

It's the biggest cruise ship to visit and likely the most valuable machine to call at New Zealand.

Lack of port facilities contributed to P&O ditching plans to bring a 4200-passenger ship to this market, which an industry group says is a wake-up call.

WATCH: One of the world's biggest cruise ships - which arrives in NZ next week - will be the star of cruise season.

One of the most luxurious cruise ships to ever visit New Zealand is back for her fourth visit of a busy 2016/2017 summer season.

Tristram Clayton embarks on an unforgettable tour of the Celebrity Solstice while it visits Auckland.

Auckland Council boss Stephen Town says he shares the agenda of new Auckland Mayor Phil Goff for a turnaround in council performance. Goff

Cruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Pirates on River Amazon spared the lives of two New Zealanders only after desperate pleas from a jungle guide and his crew, it has been revealed.

The biggest cruise liner to visit New Zealand is headlining a record number of ships to come here during summer.

Cruising might be more popular than ever, but there are still plenty of travellers who have yet to discover the joys of a holiday at sea.

A cruise ship worker has opened up about the alleged low pay, cramped rooms and incestuous behaviour he experienced at sea.

Monster ships will find it easier to berth in Auckland if plans for new port infrastructure get the green light.