Napier to welcome cruises later than other ports despite ‘record season ahead’
'The feedback we get from the cruise lines is nothing short of magnificent for Napier.'
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'Extremely exciting': Bay set to reap the benefits of busy summer cruise ship season
Tauranga is set to welcome the first of more than 110 cruise ships.
Why protestors dressed as polar bears greeted a cruise ship in France
One protestor says they were there "in support of the polar fauna".
Shark lurks as capsized rower makes dash to safety on cruise ship
When he jumped into the water to grab a lifeline, a shark swam towards the young athlete.
Ocean rower rescued by cruise ship
Ocean rower Tom Mahuta Robinson, 24, was rescued from the Pacific Ocean by a cruise ship. Video / Daphne Armstrong
Nobody has ever regretted a cruise in Iceland
The number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences might seem exaggerated - until you're there.
Watch: Aussie rower 'holding on for dear life' in 14-hour ocean ordeal
The endurance rower spent 14 hours clinging onto his boat.
'Lucky to be alive': Young Aussie rower dramatically plucked from ocean by cruise ship
The endurance rower sent out a distress signal shortly before 9pm last night
‘Stay Away’: This European city is set to raise tourist taxes in 2024 to deter visitors
The city has previously asked keen travellers to 'stay away'.
The cold truth? Visiting Antarctica is warmer and cheaper than you think
The land of penguins, albatross, David Attenborough, and absolutely no polar bears.
What it's like sailing on the world's most luxurious cruise lines
Personal butlers, world-class dining, and someone will pick out the nuts you don't like.
Inside the Norwegian Viva: Discover what's new on the high seas
How does a go-kart track atop the Mediterranean sound?
The latest and greatest wellness retreats are at sea
Explora Journeys offers one of the best wellness and holistic cruises available.
Sail the seven seas in these 12 top cruise deals
Thinking of a cruise holiday? These are the best deals to float your boat.
80s-themed cruise: A blast to the past with P&O’s high-sea adventure
Experience the ultimate throwback with P&O's themed cruise.
8 of the best kid-friendly cruises from Australia and New Zealand
Holidays with the kids have never looked better!
I finally completed a life-long travel dream. Here's what made it unforgettable
From Athens to Venice: The cruise itinerary serves Aegean delights like never before.
Is dining aboard a MS Paul Gauguin cruise worth all the hype?
The verdict: Americans say one thing, the French say another. And the Kiwis?...
Norway's fjords will soon be off-limits to mainstream cruise lines
Experience a country like no other while you still can.
The Rhine by river cruise: Romance, ruins, and really good views
Journey down the Rhine, from fairytale landscapes to Unesco World Heritage sites.
Whale tales, eagles and bears: A voyage of discovery to Alaska’s wild heart
A cruise is the best way to see Alaska’s magnificent fjords, forests and fauna.
A voyage through time: Top river cruises for a deep dive into world history
When history calls, set sail aboard these cruises.
Set sail smart: 10 first-time cruise dos and don'ts
First cruise? Sail past newbie blunders, from cabins to costs.
Dramatic high-seas rescue witnessed by 2000 Kiwi cruise passengers
The Explorer was en route from Auckland to Fiji when it responded to the distress call.
NZ woman's 107-night world cruise ends - so she has already booked it again
Less than a week after returning from the mammoth trip, Ellen Lee has booked it again.
The movies Disney is taking a $100 bn gamble on to inspire future theme parks
Travellers will be able to enjoy the delights of these magic movies.
Discover the birthplace of the Olympics on a luxury cruise
Docked near Olympia, Holland America's Oosterdam offers time-travelling experiences.
Cruise season bonanza: Record summer in store
Australasia is seen as among the most vibrant, although the impact of ships is questioned.
Guests disgruntled after booking Stewart Island cruise but getting Timaru instead
2000 cruise passengers have been told their trip now looks drastically different.
Kiwis trapped in Arctic as rescue attempt fails, Covid onboard
Australian and Kiwi passengers claim to be in 'good spirits' despite the situation.
Is cruise still booming? Virgin Voyages delays launch of new ship
Virgin called it an 'incredibly tough decision'.
The 1000-day cruise that now may never end
There are now plans that mean this 36-month itinerary might never end. Ever.