Cruising: Oracles and miracles
Richard Lawson discovers Greek temples, Christian shrines and many other treasures on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise.
Richard Lawson discovers Greek temples, Christian shrines and many other treasures on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise.
Danger is never far away on an Arctic expedition, writes Sarah Marshall.
A five-day taste of ocean life is enough to convert cruise newbie Catherine Smith.
As the new season gets under way, there is no sign of an end to the sailing boom.
Catherine Masters travelled Bordeaux by river ship - here she takes a look at some of the destinations and ancient history of the famous wine region.
The possibilities for discovery are endless, regardless of route, on a European river cruise, writes Pamela Wade.
The brightly coloured fish of the Marquesas would have inspired Doctor Seuss, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Thousands of graves stretching to the horizon remind Penny Lewis of the sacrifice made by so many.
A luxury river trip from Mandalay, writes Nigel Tisdall, is the stress-free way to see remote parts of Burma.
The most scenic stretch of the Danube River is a haven for epicureans, writes Paul Rush.
Isobel Marriner gets a maritime history lesson amid the spectacular scenery of Fiordland.
Dominica has avoided the rampant development which has blighted the Caribbean.
More choice and innovation ensure cruising is the travel industry's fastest growing sector, finds Megan Singleton.
Elisabeth Easther and her son enjoy the festive cheer on board a freighter ship in the Pacific.
Now's the time to think about a romantic snowy Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere. Ewan McDonald takes a Yuletide cruise on the Danube.
On a billion-dollar ship, Toby Manhire dodges the conga line and opts instead for several fine ales and a ride on the North Star.
River cruises are growing in popularity, particularly across Europe. Pamela Wade explains why.
Those axe-wielding, marauding Norse ancients would be so envious of the comforts on today's ships, writes Catherine Masters.
Cruise ship travellers look likely to be charged a higher rate - possibly nearly $3 per person more - than others under a new levy imposed from January on all travellers arriving and leaving New Zealand.
Party of one Helen van Berkel boards an ocean liner for a Pacific cruise and learns that being on your own is far from lonesome.
Marty Silk is pleasantly surprised to have all his preconceptions quashed on an enjoyable, exciting and elegant cruise to Moreton Island.
Kiwis are well known as a cruisy lot and the big lines are offering ever more options to entice us on board.
Cruising Europe's rivers reminds Pamela Wade of having front row seats at a travel documentary.
A Mekong Sun jaunt is as much an educational cruise as one of relaxation, writes Patrick Horton.
Jane Jeffries tries to mind her manners while cooking a meal for her fellow cruise ship passengers in Fiji.
Tropical beaches, fine dining, cooking and dance lessons – Lynley Bilby finds her every whim is catered for on a Pacific island cruise.
Peter Hughes enjoys Champagne service as the Queen Victoria completes one leg of a majestic round-the-world voyage.
Land-based luxury is taking to the water, while some cruisers will soon be able to climb aboard the Millennium Falcon in a Jedi Training experience.
Elisabeth Easther and her son booked a passage on a freighter to explore the far-flung charms of French Polynesia’s Marquesas Islands.