New ZealandCouple still waiting for $40,000 cruise ship refund'I'm absolutely disgusted. Repaying us should have been their priority.'18 May 07:31 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhy I jumped ship: The Kiwi cruise worker who fled her ultra luxury job80,000 cruise workers are stuck at sea. This Kiwi jumped ship.16 May 06:56 AM
New ZealandMan stuck on cruise ship surprises Kiwi kidsTeacher tracks down stranded cruise crooner on Instagram and gets him on class Zoom.30 Apr 03:32 AM
TravelCrew of 'world's finest ultra-luxury' cruise stuck at sea until JulyWhile waiting for 'no-sail' orders to end, crew face an anxious - yet luxurious - wait.27 Apr 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Why weren't we warned?' White Island survivors sue cruise lineAustralian survivors plan to sue to cruise line for failing to warn them of the danger.27 Apr 05:18 PM
New ZealandDeadly cruise: What did crew members know before NZ man's death?How can cruise ship passengers take a class action against cruise lines?23 Apr 05:03 PM
TravelThe 'last cruise ship on Earth' finally comes to portThe sea has now been emptied of its cruise ships and their 23 million annual passengers.20 Apr 09:13 PM
Travel'A stroke of luck' to be on global cruise during pandemicOne Italian cruise ship has been a virus-free bubble since it set sail in January.19 Apr 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNikki Chamberlain: The approaching tidal wave of Covid-19 class actionsCOMMENT: Legal recourse will be a matter of survival for many, Nikki Chamberlain says.19 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAuckland Council's 'silver lining' - no mooring dolphins?The tide has gone out on international tourism.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThey're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."12 Apr 02:49 AM
WorldAnother Ruby Princess passenger dies from virusThe tragic fallout from the Ruby Princess continues after another former passenger dies.12 Apr 12:36 AM
New ZealandKiwis stranded on cruise ship in Uruguay for month finally coming homeNew Zealanders have spent nearly a month in tiny cabins on the cruise ship.10 Apr 09:59 PM
New ZealandPassengers 'sneezed on each other' on Ruby Princess cruise that sparked NZ Covid-19 clusterThe vessel berthed in Napier and has led to a cluster of cases in Hawke's Bay.10 Apr 08:09 PM
New ZealandChris Roberts says tourism industry in a 'deep slumber'Tourism Industry Association chief executive Chris Roberts says the industry is currently in a "deep slumber" and had been forced to go into "hibernation".Watch09 Apr 04:27 AM
TravelIsolation Station: the lighthouse keeper at the end of the worldAt the end of the Earth live a family who know what self-isolation truly means.06 Apr 08:04 PM
TravelVenezuelan gunship rams cruise in Caribbean. Quickly regrets itThe Venezuelan gunboat underestimated the thickness of the polar cruise vessel's hull.05 Apr 07:56 PM
TravelZaandam: An oral history of an infected cruise shipThe 1,000 international passengers were hoping for an unforgettable journey.04 Apr 02:11 AM
TravelNZ passengers adrift as ship's doctor falls sick on quarantined shipOne passenger is in a "in a critical condition" in Montevideo after testing positive.03 Apr 01:45 AM
WorldCritical error that led to virus case explosion on cruise ship'Disastrous' decision caused a total of 440 people to catch the deadly Covid-19 virus.01 Apr 05:55 AM
TravelStricken cruise sails length of South America with looking for help'This is not a trip anymore. This is not a cruise. This is a humanitarian mission.'31 Mar 08:29 PM
TravelCruise ships left at anchor as sailings suspended for monthsThe world's largest cruise brands have suspended sailings though guests are still at sea.26 Mar 01:37 AM
TravelAustralian cruise passengers to quarantine with quokkas on Rottnest800 passengers will take up residence with quokkas, while 109 Kiwis are left at sea.25 Mar 08:19 PM
TravelCabin fever: What do you do on a quarantined ship?Thomas Bywater recounts being left high and dry on a pleasure cruiser in a Chilean port25 Mar 04:12 AM
WorldTraces of coronavirus found on Diamond Princess surfaces 17 days later, research claimsMore than 700 passengers caught Covid-19 on the cruise ship.24 Mar 10:44 PM
New Zealand20 Kiwis stranded after Antarctic cruise halted by coronavirusKiwis and up to 130 Australians left stranded on Antarctic cruise with no way home.24 Mar 02:23 AM
TravelCruise ships kept sailing as Covid-19 spread. Travellers and experts ask why.People are still trapped in cruise ships around the world.20 Mar 06:21 PM
New ZealandCruise ship docks in Auckland - why passengers are allowed offThe Silver Muse could have up to 600 guests on board.16 Mar 07:45 PM
New ZealandGolden Princess passenger tests negative for virusThe cruise ship ban was an 'unprecedented event'.16 Mar 12:12 AM
TourismCoronavirus: Princess Cruises stops tours for 60 daysAll 18 of Princess Cruises' ships would cease to operate for two months until May 10.12 Mar 08:57 PM
BusinessCoronavirus: Richard Branson's adults-only cruises delayedThe Scarlet Lady's delayed voyage is another blow to the embattled industry.12 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Travel restrictions extended as Kiwis warned about cruisesIf you're about to go on a cruise, think again.11 Mar 06:56 AM
BusinessCoronavirus: 'Should reconsider' - Govt alert for Kiwis taking cruisesMFAT is warning of health risks for some passengers and the threat of disruption.11 Mar 04:37 AM
TravelSecond US ship tests negative for virus amid delays and cruise chaosThe cautious course which cruise lines and the CDC are steering is having repercussions.08 Mar 09:36 PM