Royal good time on the Waihou
Cate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.
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China: Montage of culture through a porthole
A cruise is a gentle way to discover the bustle of China, writes Pamela Wade.
Captain Cook on mayor's radar for cruise terminal
Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to make an immediate start to build a cruise ship terminal on Captain Cook Wharf costing up to $200 million.
Europe: Having a ball on the Baltic
Roger Hall cruises the Baltic and relishes his time in fascinating ports of call without having to think about about much else.
Nine Kiwis on stricken cruise ship
Nine New Zealanders are among those stranded off the coast of America aboard stricken cruise liner Carnival Splendor.
NZers on stranded cruise ship
A dream trip down the Mexican Riviera has turned into a travel nightmare for two Kiwis aboard a stricken cruise ship.
Party time on the Panama Canal
The link between seas is still a marvel, writes Bronwyn Elsmore.
Cruise season off to lucrative start
Auckland's participation in a bumper sea-cruising season is off to a lucrative start after visits from three ships on successive days.
Course set for bumper cruise season
What's expected to be a bumper cruise industry season begins tomorrow with the arrival of the 116,000 tonne Sapphire Princess.
Fiji: Return to the blue lagoon
Paul Rush experiences the warm glow of hospitality in the Yasawa Islands.
Cruise ship CCTV shows storm carnage
Footage from the storm-battered Pacific Sun has emerged showing those on board hanging on for their lives as they dodge waves of furniture.
Foodies ahoy (+recipe)
A cruise aboard the Pacific Dawn is somewhat of a culinary adventure, finds Janetta Mackay.
Superliner for Super City
The launch of 63,500 tonne superliner Pacific Pearl in Auckland is a vote of confidence for NZ, says Cruise NZ chairman Craig Harris.
Fiji: Baby on board
Helen Twose finds cruising the Pacific with a toddler can have its ups and downs.
Laos: Drifting amid lost dreams
Sleepy, spectacular Laos has had its share of grandeur, writes Brett Atkinson.
France: Going with the flow
Geoff Cumming cruises the waterways of France and has a cliched but perfect experience.
Luxury superyacht a world first for seafaring in style
A taste of luxury on board a superyacht at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.
Smooth sailing for virgin voyagers
Keen on cruising away from winter? Wendyl Nissen has some handy tips for beginners.
Motion in the ocean
Fancy a cruise lifestyle on the waves, but plagued by motion sickness? Deborah Abrams Kaplan offers some solutions.
China: Diamond on the rough seas
Life aboard this luxury cruise ship is a suite sensation, says David Balham.
Egypt: In de-Nile
Jehan Casinader finds the Nile's ancient past has to compete with its colourful present.
Queen Mary 2 arrives in Auckland
The largest ship to visit New Zealand is back in Auckland as part of her third world voyage.
Auckland to welcome luxury liner
The largest cruise ship ever to visit NZ, the Queen Mary 2, docks in Auckland tomorrow morning.
Vanuatu: Dancing to the beat of an island haven
Maewo Island's Chief Nelson is proud to show off his village, writes Catherine Masters.