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Dame Helen Mirren godmother to second cruise ship

Dame Helen was joined at Manhattan's Pier 88 by her husband to christen the ship.

Inside the 245-day cruise setting sail today

A 245-day long luxury cruise will visit 51 countries and 111 destinations.

Testing the waters: The cruise for wannabe comedians

Laugh and the world laughs with you, especially if you're on a comedy-themed cruise.

Cruising: Wide-eyed at the wonder of it all

A cruise aboard the Majestic Princess is an exercise in wonderment, writes Doug Laing.

Relax, unwind take a cruise

Need a break? Cruising is the fastest way to slow down, says Tiana Templeman.

Shore leave: The best cruise ports of call in Australia

An expert guide to Australia's top cruise ports.

Cruise sector set to boom this summer

While the rate of overall tourist arrivals is slowing the cruise sector is booming

Sunrise hiking up the Dune du Pilat

Melissa Nightingale catches the sunrise from the tallest sand dune in Europe.

Cruise control: Venice bans ships from Grand Canal

The dramatic crash of the MSC Opera in June has accellerated the action.

Clown gatecrasher sparks cruise ship 'mass brawl'

A mass brawl on a cruise ship in which passengers used furniture and plates as weapons.

Singles, savings and suites: The latest and best cruise deals at sea

Make your cruise dreams a reality with one of these great deals.

We're on a cruise, what can go wrong?

Recurring incidents like overboard cases are enough to put you off cruising forever.

Cruising: Wishes fulfilled aboard the Seabourn Encore

Isobel Marriner discovers the lovely life on board the Seabourn Encore.

The more, the merrier: The growing popularity of multi-generational cruises

Set sail for a holiday that will please every generation.

Ship Check: Reviewing the Pacific Aria

Maureen Marriner sails from Auckland to Napier aboard the Pacific Aria

Cruising: Bathing in Budapest's cathedral to health

Anna Harrison enjoys Art Deco beauty and learns head nudity rules.

Ship Check: Sailing aboard the Queen Elizabeth

Helen van Berkel sails aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth

Cruising: From sea level to sky-high in Hawaii

Andrew Louis get depressional on one of the highest volcanoes in the world.