Geoff Cumming was lured to France on the promise of a cruise down the Rhone through sun-drenched countryside and beautiful vineyards.

Broken toilets, faulty latches on cabin doors and leaky ceilings are among new complaints by passengers on the liner Pacific Pearl.

The luxury Auckland-based cruise ship Pacific Pearl has run into more drama on the high seas.

There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.

A lavish new yacht modelled on a section of Monte Carlo gives new meaning to the term 'floating city'.

It's hard to resist comparisons to the movies when you're on a ship like the Sore Larsen, writes Bronwyn Sell.

I'll never know what mysterious force drew me from my sleep on that warm night, as we cruised past the islands of northern Vanuatu.

The largest cruise ship ever to be based in New Zealand arrived in Auckland at dawn on Saturday, December 18, 2010. The 63,500-tonne liner is the fourth ship in P&O's fleet and will carry 1800 passengers.

The largest cruise ship ever to be based in New Zealand arrived to a foggy Auckland welcome as it sailed into the harbour at dawn.

Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright.

New Zealand businesses are enjoying the fruits of a booming cruise ship industry, as tonnes of food and drink are loaded aboard for luxury-loving passengers.

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world.

Cate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.

A cruise is a gentle way to discover the bustle of China, writes Pamela Wade.

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.

Roger Hall cruises the Baltic and relishes his time in fascinating ports of call without having to think about about much else.

Nine New Zealanders are among those stranded off the coast of America aboard stricken cruise liner Carnival Splendor.

Auckland's participation in a bumper sea-cruising season is off to a lucrative start after visits from three ships on successive days.

What's expected to be a bumper cruise industry season begins tomorrow with the arrival of the 116,000 tonne Sapphire Princess.

Paul Rush experiences the warm glow of hospitality in the Yasawa Islands.

Footage from the storm-battered Pacific Sun has emerged showing those on board hanging on for their lives as they dodge waves of furniture.

A cruise aboard the Pacific Dawn is somewhat of a culinary adventure, finds Janetta Mackay.

The launch of 63,500 tonne superliner Pacific Pearl in Auckland is a vote of confidence for NZ, says Cruise NZ chairman Craig Harris.

Helen Twose finds cruising the Pacific with a toddler can have its ups and downs.