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Cruise News: Biggest launch this year

It's a big year for Royal Caribbean, which launches the world's largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, in April.

The Love Boat tempts hundreds

We had hundreds of entries for our competition for a romantic lunch aboard the Celebrity Solstice when she ports in Auckland on February 14.

Gastro strikes mega cruise ship

More than 150 passengers and crew sick on board cruise ship docked in Sydney.

Baby boomers' retirement wealth a myth

Holidaying in the sun may be in the plan for many retiring baby boomers but that won't be the reality for most.

Revealed: True size of mega cruise ships

Thanks to growing cruise markets in China and Australia, this summer 135 cruise ships carrying 267,800 passengers will inject more than $543 million into the New Zealand economy.

Watch: Incredible New York cruise

Tristram Clayton finds much to sing about cruising on the enormous Anthem of the Seas...

Turbulent waters a boon for NZ ports

A luxury cruise industry veteran says New Zealand stands to benefit from global instability that is making cruising difficult in some parts of the world.

Kiwis love the cruising life

As the new season gets under way, there is no sign of an end to the sailing boom.

Tax to hit NZ travellers' pockets

The tourism, travel and aviation industries are disappointed the Government is pushing ahead with a travel tax on Kiwis and international visitors.

'Full steam ahead' as US cruise bookings outpace 2014

Bookings at the three largest US cruise operators are coming in faster so far this year than a year ago.

Big wharves for cruise ships

Owners of a new generation mega cruise ship heading for New Zealand say they welcome plans by Ports of Auckland to extend its container wharves.

Cruising: Cooking with sea salt

Kiwi David Reihana has carved out a career as a top chef with a major cruise line, writes Winston Aldworth.

Small luxury cruise line scouts NZ

A team is in New Zealand scouting shore experiences for the latest boutique cruise ship operator to arrive in this region.

Queen Elizabeth cruise liner docks

The giant cruise liner Queen Elizabeth has docked at Auckland’s Queens Wharf this morning.

Cruise boom lures big ships

Queen Elizabeth proves that size does count. With its 12 decks housing more than 3000 guests and crew, multiple restaurants, bars and pools, it's no wonder cruising is so popular.

Cruising: Rock around the croc

On the ship Orion, Jane Archer heads to Australia's Kimberley region to scale waterfalls, sample helicopter tours and spot man-eating beasts (from the safety of a rubber dinghy).

Auckland's port wants more car space

Auckland councillors will make a huge call behind closed doors on Thursday on whether to stand firm against further reclamation of the Waitemata Harbour for port use.

Laurence Kubiak: Economic influence of port runs deep

The ferry from Half Moon Bay is a kaleidoscope of Auckland on the water.