TravelCruisin' for a bruising: Mega cruise ships banned in Tahiti from 2022Mega cruise ships gear up for a long-awaited season, but they won't be sailing to Tahiti.03 Nov 11:57 PM
TravelOpen call for polar explorers to join adventure travel groupAn adventure travel company is calling for applicants on a world-first expedition.21 Oct 01:30 AM
TravelCaptain Kate: Social media savvy Cruise captain returns to sea at lastCruise ship captain, TikTok influencer, mermaid; there are few things Kate McCue can't do.20 Oct 12:51 AM
Travel19 months later: Cruise ships return to San FranciscoThe mayor welcomed ships back on Friday, as a boost to the city's economy.10 Oct 07:52 PM
TravelCan a sexy, nuclear-powered superyacht help save Antarctica?The best thing you can do for the planet? Not buy a superyacht.30 Sep 09:17 PM
Small BusinessWalking for Wellness: The initiative to help travel agents cope with closed bordersSmall business minister acknowledges travel agents one of hardest-hit groups.30 Sep 04:40 AM
TravelInside the world's most expensive cruise suiteThe $15k-a night suite blows the competition - and most budgets - out of the water.27 Sep 12:15 AM
TravelTravel-hungry expats board a Kong Kong cruise to 'nowhere'Desperate to travel? How about a cruise to 'nowhere'?16 Sep 01:44 AM
TravelRuby Princess: International passengers join class action lawsuitThe sailing was linked to some of the largest clusters on both sides of the Tasman.14 Sep 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS cruise ship passenger dies from Covid, testing industry plansNew York Times: The passenger and 26 crew aboard Carnival Vista tested positive.24 Aug 08:25 PM
TravelCruise vaccine mandate: Court rejects arguments against jabsThe Judge ruled vaccine passports could contain passenger "super-spreader" events.10 Aug 09:25 PM
TravelLuxury $100000 cruise sells out in hours, in spite of restrictionsThe five-month cruise sold out moments before the new CDC ruling.18 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandCruise ship passenger drowned after climbing overboardA cruise ship passenger who drowned off Hawke's Bay had deliberately climbed overboard.15 Jul 10:46 PM
TravelAmerica farewells first cruise departure since pandemic pauseAfter several false starts, cruise passengers again are sailing from Florida.27 Jun 10:08 PM
TravelCruise restart delayed as six crew test positive for Covid 19Crew tested positive for Covid 19, in spite of vaccination mandate for US ships.16 Jun 08:54 PM
TravelDelight and dismay as first cruise returns to Venice canalsThe 100,000 ton cruiser was met with praise and protests.03 Jun 08:24 PM
TravelNZ Antarctic tourism to double with arrival of new cruise shipThe 2022 cruise calendar shows 'a significant increase in visitations' to the Ross Sea.26 May 02:44 AM
TravelUS President intervenes to restart cruising to AlaskaThe president has axed an antiquated federal law, affecting shipping for decades.25 May 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is cruise control enough for an ocean bubble?Editorial: Bubble may be a chance to trial Australasian cruising with new safety measures.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismCruise confident: Norwegian commits $8.4b on new ships in midst of pandemicShipbuilder says the order is a sign of hope for the cruise sector.12 May 08:00 PM
TravelGreece in race to vaccinate islands before tourist ships arriveGreece 'aspires to send a positive overall message for our tourism,' said PM Mitsotakis.11 May 11:24 PM
TravelCruising stuck on red in Transtasman restartThe cruise industry welcomes the transtasman bubble, but sailings still a long way off.19 Apr 11:20 PM
TravelCruise ship helps evacuees flee Caribbean volcanoSome 20,000 have fled the northern end of the eastern Caribbean island for shelter.18 Apr 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses sayBusinesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.15 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelSt Vincent: Cruises evacuate island, but only vaccinated passengersIn tears, the St Vincent PM told citizens evacuation was only for those with vaccines.12 Apr 10:28 PM
TravelCruise mutiny: CDC in Florida court docks over no-sail order'People are going to cruise one way or another,' says Florida's Govenor.11 Apr 08:26 PM
TravelCruise passengers recall deaths, confusion, quarantine"I wish we had come back home. He would still be alive."15 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandDancer stuck on cruise for six months due to Covid returning to same shipSarah Lauder went through seven isolation experiences but that won't hold her back.01 Mar 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTour company's tough line on Covid-19Company says research found those on tours want others to have clean bill of health14 Feb 04:00 AM
TravelRound-the-world cruise sells out within hoursWith much of travel still disrupted there's a sign that passengers can't wait to return.10 Feb 04:15 AM
TravelGrandfather spared jail for death of child on cruise shipAnello pleaded guilty at court as the family pursues charges against cruise company.10 Feb 01:37 AM
TravelWildly popular young author joins Kiwi-only cruiseThe bird-watching Otago student gains seat on a unique expedition cruise.09 Feb 11:23 PM
Travel'Lost for words': Travel company 'devastated' by luxury cruise ship aborting NZ seasonPonant has decided to pull out from the planned New Zealand season.03 Feb 01:20 AM
TravelBlocked cruise aborts NZ season after 8500km ordealAfter sailing 8500km and strict crew health testing, Ponant has aborted its 2021 season.03 Feb 01:00 AM
