Neil Porten sails aboard the Costa neoRomantica, from Tokyo to Fukuoka.

Travelling on the world's great waterways can take tourists to iconic landmarks.

P&O cruise passengers are stuck in the South Pacific due to rough seas from Cyclone Oma.

For this small vessel, there is a volumous French swagger to Le Ponant's new ship.

Maureen Spencer boards the Majestic Princess sailing from Sydney to Auckland.

Meet our new cruise columnist, Tiana Templeman.

Neil Jackson boards the Caribbean Princess.

The cruise line says millennials are more focused on experiences than possessions.

The cost of private excursions on port days can be shared with temporary friends.

Insider expert Craig Dauphinee gives advice for making the most of a floating holiday.

It's claimed to be the largest suite ever constructed on a luxury cruise ship

Birds are attracted to bright lights on ships and can injure themselves if they land.

Keely Allen finds her sea legs on a family adventure.

Divers' celebrations were tempered by the discovery that they had been beaten.

Shortly after boarding, the passengers walked in on a man having sex in their cabin.

Whether it's budget or luxury, the smaller brands and smaller boats fare best.

The cruise world will get even bigger this year, with ships launching over the next year.

Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship promises rock and roll on the high seas

Cruise companies pledge to cut emissions by 40 per cent in the next 11 years.

Silversea's ultra-luxury flagship the Silver Muse is in NZ waters for the first time.

We've all heard the horror stories, but a focus on sanitation means gastro cases are down.

Confidence is not something the Explorer lacks in courting richest of the very rich.

Not only are ships returning to old favourites they're also heading on new remote voyages.

The young Pakistani peace activist is now also the godmother of a 130 thousand tonne boat.

If there's one thing worse than being alone at Christmas, it's being alone in a port.