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
New ZealandCovid-19: Govt decision not to let in cruise ship slammedNZ Cruise Association says decision tarnishes NZ as a cruise-friendly destination.29 Jan 03:54 AM
TravelStill to sail: Boat hasn't sailed for Kiwi cruise loversFor Kiwis, cruising is back. Here's some of the best trips available this season.03 Jan 05:06 PM
TravelNew Zealand's coolest summer job? It's in AntarcticaThis could be your ticket to one of the most hard to reach places on earth: Antarctica.30 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandCruise ship with $75,000 cabins may be anchored due to delay from ministryCabins range from $15,000 to the $75,000 and the first cruise is sold out.15 Dec 01:30 AM
TravelThe cruises setting sail from New Zealand this summerFor Kiwis, cruising is back. Here's some of the best trips available this season.12 Dec 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChristmas wish: International cruise line's big plan to restart in NZBig global operator says 'no vaccination no cruise'' is complex but being considered.03 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandLyttelton's new berth could steal Akaroa's cruise customersThe new cruise ship berth was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel yesterday.25 Nov 10:27 PM
TravelAntarctic cruise guides needed for coolest summer job goingThis could be your ticket to one of the most hard to reach places on earth: Antarctica.09 Nov 01:12 AM
TravelOcean cruising returns to New Zealand with Spirit of EnderbyThe 50-passenger Spirit of Enderby is a small ship but a big deal for a Kiwi-only season.14 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandPicton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineerNew cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.12 Oct 12:39 AM
TravelCarnival cans sailings for 2020 as CDC extends 'cruise ban'The company said Thursday it is cancelling sailings from all ports.02 Oct 02:41 AM
TravelCruise graveyard where ships are left to rotWhen cruise ships make their last journey, it is often to this grim place.29 Sep 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesOz travel bubble delayed but small ships could offer holiday optionsExpedition and luxury cruise ship companies hope to be sailing this summer21 Sep 06:00 AM
TravelSo you want to buy a cruise ship? How about five?The world's largest cruise line has put one of the ships that built it up for sale.13 Sep 09:26 PM