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.
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”I wasn’t going to give up at any point and just say, ‘this is it, this is the end’."
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Cruise ship turned around at Australian port over Covid outbreak
The 4000-passenger cruise ship was turned around at the New South Wales port.
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New ships, new destinations, and new adventures to embrace in 2023 and beyond
From Disney Christmases to centenary sailings, these are the cruises to book next year.
Cruise passenger’s miraculous survival after 15 hours at sea
The passenger's sister raised the alarm after he failed to return from the restrooms.
Hate cruises? I did too before stepping aboard this expedition ship
There's more to cruising than massive ships with casinos and restaurants.
Mask mandates return on cruise ships in New Zealand and Australia
Certain ships will resume mask mandates during Australia's fourth wave of Covid.
Watch: The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship arrives in Milford Sound
The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship arrives in Milford Sound. Video / Celebrity Cruises / Supplied
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.
Celebrity Eclipse: The White Lotus arrives in New Zealand with bonus waves
Celebrity Eclipse returns to New Zealand.
Qatar's $2bn floating hotel: How to cruise like a World Cup Wag
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
The three most recognisable words in English are Coca-Cola, God and Titanic. In that order
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.