Ocean or river, find the best cruise for you

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.

First cruise ship in two years in French Polynesia

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Royal Caribbean ship reaches Miami after Covid outbreak

Royal Caribbean Cruises says one of its ships arrived in Miami on Saturday with 48 passengers and crew members testing positive with Covid-19 - almost all were vaccinated.

Forms, tests and vaccinations: Is cruising still fun?

So cruising - and its many gratifying prospects - is back. But how has it changed?

The cruise line tapping into the solo traveller market

Love cruises but feel it’s only for couples and families? Well one cruise line is hoping to entice more single travellers after unveiling new solo staterooms.

110-night cruise from Auckland announced

Delayed more than 18 months, cutting edge cruise ship launches

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The cruise ship industry says New Zealand is at risk of losing trips and companies if uncertainty around the border continues.

New world's largest cruise ship ditches China for debut sailing

What will inherit the title as world's largest cruise ship will sail out of Florida beginning March 4, 2022.

This is how the uber-rich are secretly holidaying

The one per cent are enjoying a travel splurge that’s been compared to the Roaring Twenties.

The next 'world's biggest cruise ship' starts sea trials

Wonder of the Seas will have a 6988-guest maximum capacity, the highest among all Oasis-class ships with 2867 staterooms.

Star Wars space for adults a long time coming

X-Wing fighter: Check. Millennium Falcon: Check. That Baleen-class bulk freighter that Han Solo and Chewbacca were using in Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Check.

Cruise giant to require vaccination proof for passengers

The move comes after the Bahamas issued an order barring ships unless passengers were vaccinated.

First cruise ship in two years in French Polynesia

International cruise ship visits to French Polynesia have been suspended because of the pandemic.

Five live-aboard vessels you can charter this summer

Slip out of bed right into the ocean. Live-aboard vessels aren’t just for the uber-rich.

Royal Caribbean ship reaches Miami after Covid outbreak

Royal Caribbean Cruises says one of its ships arrived in Miami on Saturday with 48 passengers and crew members testing positive with Covid-19 - almost all were vaccinated.

Forms, tests and vaccinations: Is cruising still fun?

So cruising - and its many gratifying prospects - is back. But how has it changed?

The cruise line tapping into the solo traveller market

Love cruises but feel it’s only for couples and families? Well one cruise line is hoping to entice more single travellers after unveiling new solo staterooms.

110-night cruise from Auckland announced

The Coral Princess can accommodate up to 2000 guests, and the cost of staying in a balcony stateroom will start from NZ$43,159 per person.

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