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 Pacific Pearl's captain can't wait to let his superiors know how quickly P&O Cruises' newest superliner cuts through the seas.

Kiwis can now go for an ocean cruise without having to find their passport.

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.

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.

A dream trip down the Mexican Riviera has turned into a travel nightmare for two Kiwis aboard a stricken cruise ship.

The link between seas is still a marvel, writes Bronwyn Elsmore.

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.

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.

Sleepy, spectacular Laos has had its share of grandeur, writes Brett Atkinson.

Geoff Cumming cruises the waterways of France and has a cliched but perfect experience.

A taste of luxury on board a superyacht at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Keen on cruising away from winter? Wendyl Nissen has some handy tips for beginners.

Fancy a cruise lifestyle on the waves, but plagued by motion sickness? Deborah Abrams Kaplan offers some solutions.

Life aboard this luxury cruise ship is a suite sensation, says David Balham.