Language is no barrier where enjoyment is a universal concept, writes Julia Carlisle.

You can choose relaxation or adventure — or maybe a mixture of both — on board a boutique cruise ship journeying through Fiji's Yasawa Islands, writes Sue Baxalle.

Magic for kids, and the ship's bars are mercifully Mickey-free, writes Josie Clarke.

A cruise through ancient lands exposes kids to a diverse culture and religion, writes Heidi Douglas.

Thanks to innovative ship design and imaginative itineraries, the popularity of river cruises is booming, says Jane Archer.

With islands of haute cuisine, the Celebrity Solstice can be scary for the diet-conscious, writes Rod Pascoe.

New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.

Cruise industry insiders tell Winston Aldworth about what’s exciting them in the season ahead.

Bright bikinis and black-tie outfits will take you from poolside to cocktail hour in style, says Carol Smith.

Joe Kafka and his wife embrace the ease of island hopping by boat.

A few pearls of Pacific wit add to the glorious sights on the comedy cruise, writes Winston Aldworth.

A ship is like a second home to regular cruisers, writes Denise Montgomery.

The warm welcome at PNG's Kiriwina Island leaves cruise passenger Paul Rush smiling.

Rod Pascoe discovers the best way to skirt the NZ coast and cross the Tasman is to be one of the 3000 fortunate passengers on board a luxury liner.

Being forced to pay a gratuity to serving staff seems unnatural for New Zealand travellers, writes Rod Pascoe.

Herald editorial cartoonist Rod Emmerson travels the Greek Isles and Turkish coast on a seven-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Journey.

Peace reigns after inter-tribal war, writes Paul Rush.

Carol Smith finds herself looking enviously at the new single cabins on her recently refitted ship.

Make sure you check out all the options before booking a tour, writes Isobel Marriner.

Before you embark ensure five essentials are packed, advises Megan Singleton.

Catherine Masters enjoys a kaleidoscope of European sights from her floating hotel.

Pamela Wade - and her nightie - enjoy her cruise so much she'll be back.

Catherine Masters cruises the Danube, taking in central Europe's stunning cities.

Sue Bryant looks at the best of the cruise industry's shore excursions for the year.

The cruisy life on a river ship appeals to Justine Tyerman.

Mother Nature puts on an unexpected show for Graham Bright and his wife during a cruise aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth.

Jared Savage enjoy a new view from his room each morning as he cruises the Mediterranean.

In genteel company, Patrick McKendry looks at New Zealand through the eyes of a tourist.

The Greeks brought wine to Provence, but the Romans have left an incomparable mark on the landscape, finds Pamela Wade.

On a transtasman voyage, Winston Aldworth gets a taste for the high life aboard the regal Queen Mary 2.