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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.
'I felt like crying': Cruise passengers left stranded in Auckland due to visa issue
P&O's customer service department told passengers they didn’t need Australian visas.
Why this ultra-luxury cruise company likes rising interest rates
The cruise line caters for the top 1 per cent of the world's wealthy.
Cruise passengers injured in collision with oil tanker during Spain storms
Injuries reported aboard P&O ship after storm broke ship's tethers in Palma de Mallorca.
Puffins, waterfalls and Reykjavík: How to choose the perfect Iceland cruise
Explore Iceland's coast with tips on the right cruise, excursions, and packing lists.
'Captain, wait for us!' Late cruise passengers left crying on Italian docks
"Captain, wait for us, please!" What can you do if your ship has sailed?
Cruising reimagined: Paul Gauguin's French Polynesia expedition
Where life at sea is equal parts indulgence and adventure.
Celebrity Edge is sailing NZ and Aus this summer - here's what to expect
What's it like to be on board this highly-rated Edge-class cruise ship?
Cruise ship drifts into ocean after being torn from dock by strong winds
Gusting winds of up to 58km/h pulled the ship away from the dock.
Oceania Vista: An insider's guide to the world's newest cruise ship
Creative cocktails to fine dining, to dancefloors and libraries, this ship has it all.
How a trip to Antarctica can thaw your fear of solo travel
When in doubt, take a solo expedition to the South Pole.
Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season
Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.
Run over by boat: Kiwi tourist injured snorkelling in Fiji
Fiji police say the victim was a passenger on board a cruise liner.
'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidence
Jesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.
‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victims
Brian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.
'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
From glacier to beaches: The complete guide to seeing the best of North America by ship
Daily Telegraph: Unlocking the beauty of North America's cruising destinations.
Record cruise season lined up for Napier
Napier cruise schedule for November to April includes 92 visits with 130,000 passengers.
Freak storm churns up cruise chaos on Royal Caribbean ship
Footage showed guests being bowled over on the upper deck.
World's new largest cruise ship is size of five Titanics, with floating waterfall
Are we ever going to need a bigger boat?
Jarden Brief: Robot and drone maker up, cruise liner rally continues
Chip wars damage some tech-heavy stocks but drone company bucks the trend.
Woman survives 10-floor plunge from Royal Caribbean cruise ship
The woman was transferred to a hospital in Curacao.
Jarden Brief: Consumer confidence hits a high in US, tourism stocks take off
Some tourism stocks cruised into positive territory.
A world away: 'Abandon all sense of reality' on board this luxury cruise ship
The world of ultra-luxury cruising not only takes the cake, it takes the tiramisu.
8 things you can't miss out on while on a luxury cruise ship
From spa bliss to helicopter thrills: cruise experiences that exude luxury.