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Lonely Planet names New Zealand's 'greatest wonders'
New Zealanders will have a hard time disagreeing with the nominations, but have you been?
How to save money on cruise holidays
The latest deals to help you save money on a cruise holiday.
Cruise ship crackdown in NZ's southern beauty spots
Cruise ship boss says mega-ships are big target for concerns.
Why Royal Caribbean is spending millions on Vanuatu's Survivor island
The cruise company is leasing a section of Vanuatu for 75 years.
Boomers OK: Ultra-luxury cruise company targets growth
Cruise line boss identifies the growth opportunities.
Ship check: Norwegian Encore
A first glimpse of Norwegian Encore, on its inaugural sailing from Germany to Southampton.
Cruising: Coast's Brian Kelly shares tips for first-time river cruisers
Coast's Brian Kelly shares tips for first-time river cruisers
Couple kicked off cruise ship for loud sex
A German couple allege they were kicked off a cruise ship for being too noisy during sex.
Cruising: Great moments in the Baltic
Sandra Simpson cruises through some 'great' Baltic history.
The new cruise ship that lets you live it up in style
A cruise ship heading to NZ for the first time offers the chance to live it up.
Bizarre looking cruise ship design combats seasickness
The bizarre, beak-like prow slopes down into the water giving it an unusual profile.
Ship Check: Cruising from Budapest to Passau aboard the Amadeus Queen
Sally Blyth sails from Budapest to Passau aboard the Amadeus Queen
All cruise ships great and small: Advice from the experts
Everything you ever needed to know about cruise holidays
Watch: Cruise ship squeezes through Corinth canal
Passengers were so close to the walls of the giant canal, they could almost touch them.
The best cultural cruise ship excursions
New cruise ship shore excursions venture off the beaten path.
Light bites: Celebrity Cruises makes big deal of Petit Chef
The cruise line's Petit Chef dinner show a taste of what's to come on Edge-class ships.
Moveable feast: The best gourmet experiences on cruise ships
When it comes to cruise dining the spectrum is wide - both at sea and onshore.
Unfamiliar waters: Cruising the world's most interesting rivers
These are some of the best experience you can have off ship during a river cruise.
Cruising as a solo traveller: It takes a village
Cruise ship life is a breeze for the solo traveller, writes Nicola Lamb.
Cruising: Cotton fields and killing fields
Barry O'Brien joins an American Duchess for a trip back in time along the Mississippi.
Cruising: The best spa treatments
These irresistible spa treatments will make you stop and smell the rose-scented body oil.
Norway: Cruising with the kid
Louise Smith took the plunge and set sail to Norway with her seven-year-old son.
Cruising the Arctic: Where to see polar bears
Sue Halliwell on the where, when and how to see polar bears sustainably
Cruising: The ships visiting our region this season
With so many ships heading our way, we've created this handy guide to help you choose.
Cruising: Hungary for more
Anna Harrison discovers a bit of hands-on history as well as the joy of breakfast in bed.
Ship to shore: Six lesser-known port stops worth exploring
These port stops might not be on your radar — but they are worth getting excited about.
Cruising: The Coral Route revisited
Maureen Marriner cruises in the wake of last century's flying boats.
Cruising: Splendid isolation in the Kimberley
A cruise of the northwestern Australian coast takes Chris Reed to his new happy place
Watch: Amazing kiwi fight caught on camera
There's a place in New Zealand where kiwi outnumber people.