New ZealandWellington charity saves cruise shipA Wellington charity saved the day for a cruise ship running short of supplies.27 Apr 08:46 PM
Travel'Freak wave' hits cruise shipWindows were smashed and passengers were injured after a 'freak wave' hit the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship on Monday.27 Apr 03:27 AM
TravelLuxury cruise likened to 'Contiki tour'More than 1200 holidaymakers have taken leading Australian travel company Scenic Tours to court.26 Apr 10:37 PM
TourismMonster cruise ship staying longerThe biggest cruise ship to come to New Zealand will stay here for longer this summer and will return for another season05 Apr 03:10 AM
TravelCruising meets adventure tourismTravellers on an expedition ship have out-of-ordinary cruise experiences, encountering wild animals and pristine nature21 Mar 05:10 AM
TravelCruise passenger struck by champagne corkA megaliner faced delays after a passenger was injured during a extravagant on-board celebration, just as the vessel left port.07 Mar 09:11 PM
TourismThousands of 'missing' cruise passengersEven though tens of thousands of cruise ship passengers visit ports they are not recorded in official tourism statistics.01 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelInside the world's biggest cruise shipThe world's biggest cruise liner is nearly finished and another megaliner is heading our way this year.19 Feb 01:36 AM
TravelCruise News: Biggest launch this yearIt's a big year for Royal Caribbean, which launches the world's largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, in April.17 Feb 08:00 PM
TravelThe Love Boat tempts hundredsWe had hundreds of entries for our competition for a romantic lunch aboard the Celebrity Solstice when she ports in Auckland on February 14.08 Feb 08:00 PM
TravelGastro strikes mega cruise shipMore than 150 passengers and crew sick on board cruise ship docked in Sydney.03 Feb 10:08 PM
Aged careBaby boomers' retirement wealth a mythHolidaying in the sun may be in the plan for many retiring baby boomers but that won't be the reality for most.13 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessRevealed: True size of mega cruise shipsThanks to growing cruise markets in China and Australia, this summer 135 cruise ships carrying 267,800 passengers will inject more than $543 million into the New Zealand economy.09 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelWatch: Incredible New York cruiseTristram Clayton finds much to sing about cruising on the enormous Anthem of the Seas...Watch30 Nov 01:39 AM
BusinessTurbulent waters a boon for NZ portsA luxury cruise industry veteran says New Zealand stands to benefit from global instability that is making cruising difficult in some parts of the world.03 Nov 07:48 AM
New ZealandKiwis love the cruising lifeAs the new season gets under way, there is no sign of an end to the sailing boom.24 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesTax to hit NZ travellers' pocketsThe tourism, travel and aviation industries are disappointed the Government is pushing ahead with a travel tax on Kiwis and international visitors.14 Oct 01:48 AM
TourismNZ set for bumper cruise ship seasonNew Zealand will welcome a record number of cruise ships this summer, including an unprecedented six vessels making their inaugural visits to the country.07 Sep 12:44 AM
TravelItaly: Set sail for NaplesStephanie Maskery boards a clipper to cruise the Amalfi Coast.30 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessTravel talks: Gavin Smith - cruise line bossRoyal Caribbean brings in some of the biggest ships in the world to New Zealand ports.28 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessCruise boss can't escape port debateA cruise line boss says his company has been caught in the middle of the highly charged debate about the expansion of Auckland's port.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsHefty costs come with port constraintPorts of Auckland's inability to expand could push up the price of cars and freight, while cruise ships could bypass Auckland.28 Jun 10:00 PM
EconomyFalling dollar could hit NZ cruisingA cruise industry leader says the falling Kiwi dollar against the United States currency could be an impediment to growth in cruising by New Zealanders.11 Jun 01:25 AM
TravelCruising: Relaxation 101Tropical beaches, fine dining, cooking and dance lessons – Lynley Bilby finds her every whim is catered for on a Pacific island cruise.06 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelCruising: Sail to South AmericaNew Zealanders will be able to travel to South America by cruise ship for the first time following the news that Princess Cruises will offer a circumnavigation of the region from Downunder in early 2017.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Tourism'Full steam ahead' as US cruise bookings outpace 2014Bookings at the three largest US cruise operators are coming in faster so far this year than a year ago.19 Apr 12:00 AM
Freight and logisticsBig wharves for cruise shipsOwners of a new generation mega cruise ship heading for New Zealand say they welcome plans by Ports of Auckland to extend its container wharves.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelCruising: Cooking with sea saltKiwi David Reihana has carved out a career as a top chef with a major cruise line, writes Winston Aldworth.14 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessSmall luxury cruise line scouts NZA team is in New Zealand scouting shore experiences for the latest boutique cruise ship operator to arrive in this region.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueen Elizabeth cruise liner docksThe giant cruise liner Queen Elizabeth has docked at Auckland’s Queens Wharf this morning.26 Feb 07:38 PM
New ZealandCruise boom lures big shipsQueen Elizabeth proves that size does count. With its 12 decks housing more than 3000 guests and crew, multiple restaurants, bars and pools, it's no wonder cruising is so popular.26 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelCruising: Rock around the crocOn the ship Orion, Jane Archer heads to Australia's Kimberley region to scale waterfalls, sample helicopter tours and spot man-eating beasts (from the safety of a rubber dinghy).23 Feb 02:00 AM
TourismAuckland's port wants more car spaceAuckland councillors will make a huge call behind closed doors on Thursday on whether to stand firm against further reclamation of the Waitemata Harbour for port use.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionLaurence Kubiak: Economic influence of port runs deepThe ferry from Half Moon Bay is a kaleidoscope of Auckland on the water.04 Feb 04:00 PM
