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River or ocean, big or small, cruises come in all shapes and sizes to satisfy every imaginable taste and interest. You can travel far and wide, or stay close to home. You can indulge in sight-seeing, or stay immersed in the onboard action. You're in control.

The boat that rocked domestic tourism

The boat that rocked domestic tourism

Friends-themed cruise set to sail in 2022

Friends-themed cruise set to sail in 2022

First cruise sails through Venice since pandemic, reviving controversy

First cruise sails through Venice since pandemic, reviving controversy

A cruise ship has arrived in Italy's city of canals for the first time since the Covid pandemic began, reigniting environmental and safety concerns.

More than 250,000 apply to sail on test cruise

More than 250,000 apply to sail on test cruise

Royal Caribbean has received the green light for a test cruise, the first big ship carrying passengers from the US in more than 15 months

Why the Interislander Plus lounges are worth the extra cost

Why the Interislander Plus lounges are worth the extra cost

OPINION: It's like an airport lounge at sea, offering quiet, comfort and club sandwiches.

The penthouse being built into a cruise ship funnel

The penthouse being built into a cruise ship funnel

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Exploring NZ's subantarctics

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A gloriously adrenaline-free weekend away in Taupō

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Gwyneth Paltrow is a wellness advisor for a cruise ship. This could get weird

Gwyneth Paltrow is a wellness advisor for a cruise ship. This could get weird

The actress and Goop founder is partnering with Celebrity Cruises on a wellness programme.

Picton plots a course for revival with or without - but preferably with - cruise ships

Picton plots a course for revival with or without - but preferably with - cruise ships

Despite the lack of cruise ships and the arrival of winter, Taylor and Daniel Hamilton are excited to open their “dream cafe” in Picton.

The port that now caters to one-third of global cruise travellers

The port that now caters to one-third of global cruise travellers

To date, more than 120,000 residents of Singapore have taken a cruise to nowhere -- many multiple times.

Cruise industry holding hopes for return of NZ voyages in 2021

Cruise industry holding hopes for return of NZ voyages in 2021

The Cruise Association says the government needs to show support for the industry.

Need a big break? Here are the world's longest holidays

Need a big break? Here are the world's longest holidays

When the pandemic is over, you may find you want a longer holiday than usual.

Despite the pandemic, monster cruise ships are being launched this year

Despite the pandemic, monster cruise ships are being launched this year

In the clearest sign yet that the cruise drought is ending, a fresh fleet of ships is set to sail out in 2021.

Cruise giant says bookings are surging even with fleet sidelined

Cruise giant says bookings are surging even with fleet sidelined

Carnival says booking volumes in the first quarter of 2021 were about 90 per cent higher than in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Cruise giant is taking to the seas once again

Cruise giant is taking to the seas once again

Norwegian Cruise Line is putting three of its ships back in the water after a one-year pandemic hiatus.

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