TravelWoman finds out about 'secret cruise jail' the hard wayShe almost spent three days of a seven-day sailing 'locked up in the belly of the ship'.04 Mar 03:30 AM
TravelThe macabre story behind cruise ship's ice cream partiesAn ex-cruise ship worker reveals the eerie reason behind free icecream parties.01 Mar 02:28 AM
ReviewsMegan Watts24 hours on Norwegian Cruise Line’s VivaWhy your day at sea could just be your busiest thanks to NCL's array of to-dos.28 Feb 06:30 AM
TravelRichard Branson’s cruise ship cancels New Zealand season over Red Sea fearsThe company will not be returning, citing fears Red Sea shipping routes would deteriorate.26 Feb 10:39 PM
TravelCholera scare holds 2000-passenger cruise ship at seaPassengers were put into isolation over fears of the contagious waterborne disease.26 Feb 07:16 PM
TravelMaking Asia easy: Sailing from Taipei to Singapore with Norwegian Cruise LineAn adventure on the high seas via the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam.25 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelI went on a cruise with my 80-year-old mum... and survivedThe highs and lows of a mum-and-daughter holiday aboard Celebrity Edge.20 Feb 11:24 PM
TravelWhy a short cruise in NZ and Australia will be your next best holidayEmbark on a hassle-free mini-break where everything is already taken care of.20 Feb 06:00 PM
TravelThis week's hottest travel deals could be calling your nameCruise or tour? There's something for every type of traveller this week.19 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelNorway to ban Arctic cruise passengers from remote islandsSvalbard visits reduced from 240 to 43 sites, some islands totally out-of-bounds.19 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelWoman refused Aussie cruise holiday, denied refund over pregnancyShe hoped to join the family celebration but was turned away at the gangplank.16 Feb 02:10 AM
TravelSmooth-sailing relation-ships: These are world's most romantic cruise activitiesCalling all couples, these eight cruise activities will ramp up the romance.14 Feb 05:00 AM
TravelCruises taking enormous detours to avoid Red Sea attacksNZ cruise passengers are being diverted thousands of kilometres to avoid troubled waters.12 Feb 09:50 PM
TravelAntarctic legs of cruises iced out, leaving passengers fumingOperational issues have led to an early end to NCL's Antarctic cruise season.12 Feb 03:00 AM
TravelShould you visit Antarctica? Polar tourism's 'sciencewashing' problemCan 'citizen science' really justify your bucket-list holiday to the Antarctic?08 Feb 06:00 PM
Travel140 cruise passengers struck by mystery gastro bugUS passengers complained of 'bright blue' vomit and diarrhoea-plagued voyages.05 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelFour cruises fall foul of biofoul but MPI sees improvement this summerPacific Adventure was one of four ships affected by ‘biofouling’ this summer.05 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelCan the world’s largest cruise ship really be climate-friendly?New York Times: It accommodates nearly 8,000 people - that's a challenge.02 Feb 05:00 AM
TravelRealNZ cruise ship to resume trips after running aground'We are excited to welcome back our first guests on the Fiordland Navigator.'30 Jan 09:04 PM
TravelI’ve just been aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, and this is what I liked and dislikedFresh off Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage, our writer decides if big is always better.30 Jan 09:02 PM
TravelLucky: Kayakers rescued by chance cruise encounterThe two men had been lucky to be spotted from the bridge of the cruise ship.30 Jan 07:07 PM
TravelCruise company granted B Corp status for polar toursCan you visit the most fragile parts of the planet and still have a positive impact?29 Jan 11:07 PM
TravelThe world’s largest cruise ship has 20 decks, 7 pools and covers 4 city blocksRoyal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas runs nearly 365 meters from bow to stern.28 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandEverything you need to know about cruising on the refurbished Norwegian JewelThe freshly spruced up Norwegian Jewel is back sailing the waters of Asia.28 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelThis is what a 7-night ultra-luxury cruise from Rome to Barcelona looks likeFrom Vespa rides in Rome to luxury on the high seas – discover ultimate Splendor.27 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandDitch the flight and bag a cruise for less than $400. Here's howA flight is the worst part of a holiday - so why not skip it altogether?26 Jan 11:46 PM
TravelCruise passengers discovered with 70kg of cannabis on shipThe couple allegedly had more than 100 bags of the drug.25 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandInquiry launched after cruise ship runs aground in Doubtful SoundThe ship, carrying 67 people, took on water due to a hull breach and made a mayday call.25 Jan 05:08 AM
TravelWhy guests of a nine-month cruise have become unlikely TikTok stars'Hey, kids! Remember when you thought you had an inheritance?'25 Jan 03:00 AM
TravelWorld’s biggest cruise sets sail. Are growing ships a growing climate concern?The Icon is the latest evolution in a trend for larger, flashier cruise ships.24 Jan 06:00 PM
Travel$26m at sea: Passengers seek fraud charges against 3-year cruise that never wasTravellers have opened a collective claim fraud charges against a cancelled 3-year cruise.23 Jan 07:18 PM
New ZealandSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
New Zealand'It's frustrating': Commuter fury after Auckland ferries cancelled for cruise shipsAuckland ferry commuters are frustrated at a recent spate of delays and cancellations.14 Jan 10:31 PM