Virgin Voyages flies blind man to cruise ship after kicking him off
He was flown business class to the ship's next port after Virgin realised their mistake.
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God bless the good ship Wag and all who sail in her.
Japan to reopen to cruise ships after 2 1/2-year ban
The ban, set after a Covid outbreak killed hundreds on a cruise in 2020, will be lifted.
Majestic cruise cluster due to community transmission rates, say liner
Cases of Covid quadrupled to 800 on the two day sailing to Sydney.
Cruising on Norwegian Prima: Helicopter tourism works out a treat
Spend time at departure or arrival ports to enhance the cruise experience.
How the Titanic went from maritime graveyard to $250k attraction
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Watch: Go-Kart racing on board new cruise ship Norwegian Prima
The designers of the vessel had a simple brief: Create the most beautiful ship ever.
Ali Adams: Return of cruises a multimillion milestone for Christchurch
Opinion: A third of cruise passengers pre-book tourism experiences.
Opinion: Ignorance is a tourist tax no cruise passenger wants to pay
Cruise tourists are reportedly being fleeced by shuttle links in Kiwi ports.
Cruise ship passengers seeking cheaper rides on public buses cause havoc
Passengers disgruntled by steep shuttle fees into Dunedin stopped locals using the bus.
Eclipse: Christchurch welcomes first 3000-passenger ship since rebuild
Eleven years on, Christchurch is now a two-cruise-port town.
Travel Alerts: Where to find relaxation with a side of luxe on Rakiura Stewart Island
Want to get back to nature? Book yourself a PurePod on NZ's southernmost haven
Aussie couple's fury over cruise company's $59K act
The retirees had their money held hostage for almost four years.
Sailing away: The best cruise holidays to the world's most famous cities
Want to take in all the top landmarks? These are the cruises for you.
Travel Alerts: Mickey Mouse in the South Pacific
Disney Cruise Line has announced it's first ever voyage to New Zealand
Sailing past the pandemic: Cruise no longer dead in the water
Cruise is steaming back around the world and in NZ this summer.
Does Auckland deserve a special cruise ship home?
Auckland region leads the national cruise tourism spend by big margin.
Moana, Mickey and Disney in NZ: Centenary plans unveiled
New Zealand will get its first taste of Disney Parks and Cruises during the centenary.
Out from the shadows: Venice cruises find an alternate home port
New York Times: The cruise ship's arrival in Italy has taste of an underdog's redemption.
New Zealand to get first Disney Cruise based in Auckland
It's something Kiwi and Aussie Disney fans have been wishing upon a star for.
A cruise with a difference: Sailing into self-improvement
The era of the educational cruise has dawned.
Dine and discover: Fabulous foodie cruises for every taste and budget
There are no uninspiring buffets here - these cruises are for the gourmand traveller.
Close to home cruises: The best holidays at sea departing from Aus and NZ
Get set for an exciting summer with Australia and New Zealand cruise departures galore.
Why river cruises could be perfect for people who think they don't like cruises
The best river cruise destinations around the world, guaranteed to float your boat.
Bigger, better, faster, bolder: The newest cruise ships to look out for next year
The best new cruise ships launching in 2023/24, and why you should plan to be on board.
What's so great about cruise holidays, anyway?
Our expert cruise writer flies the flag for holidays at sea.
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Manta rays, whales, dolphins, turtles, fish... a Hawaiian Islands cruise has it all.
A journey of discovery: The best off-ship activities on a France river cruise
River cruising is one of those romantic, fairy-tale holidays.
'Titanic Vibes': Cruise passengers awake to flooding in cabins
A waterfall cascaded down the staircase as cruise passengers woke to Titanic-like scenes.
Cruise tourist killed in Bahamas shark attack
The woman had arrived earlier that morning on a Caribbean cruise with family.
Uncharted waters: Exploring Raja Ampat and far-eastern Indonesia on a luxury expedition cruise
Get an access-all-areas pass to some of the least explored parts of the planet.
Port of call: A beginner's guide to shore excursions
Picking on-shore activities might be the hardest choice you ever have to make on a cruise.
The most fun you can have at sea? On board a Virgin Voyages' adults-only cruise
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