February
The dos and don’ts of designing a cruise ship
As Celebrity Cruises hands over the design of its latest liner to its customers, we consider the pros and cons of giving seafaring travellers what they want.
Flying Emirates, Qatar or Etihad? Add a bucket list side trip to Egypt
The Gulf carriers are helping Australians to take an extended stopover to explore the region’s gems.
Need a holiday? Here are the week’s hottest travel tip-offs
Keep up to date on the latest travel news, from a luxurious new cruise ship to a plush Whitsundays eco-lodge and a culinary celebration in Malaysia.
January
I get sick in a Sydney cab. Why am I going on a cruise?
A journey around Papua New Guinea’s remote south-east combines luxury cruising with some of the world’s finest snorkelling and diving.
November 2024
10 top luxury cruises to sail away on in 2025
There’s plenty to tempt guests away from relaxing on their cabin verandas as cruise companies offer ever-more immersive, exciting and educational itineraries.
Why the Amazon is best explored by water
A Seabourn expedition will take you into the heart of the rainforest and up close with pink dolphins and piranhas.
October 2024
How the parents of Baby Boomers were enticed to cruise
A rare collection of vintage posters reflects an era when travel was a voyage into the unknown.
Can a Millennial overcome a mortal dread of cruising?
After 15 years of saying no to cruises, the time finally came to walk the gangway to meet those towel animals and other weird traditions.
A trip to Greenland isn’t complete without doing this
Of all the activities on this Arctic voyage, nothing beats flying across the ice on a dog sled.
The unexpected ingredients of a trip along the Rhône
Truffle hunting and raw-milk cheese tasting are just two of the delicious excursions during a river cruise in the south of France.
What’s new in cruising: From a $2.5m suite to the rise of hotel yachts
Cruising is livelier, more varied and more interesting than ever before. We delve into the best trends and latest happenings.
How to travel with a Michelin-starred chef
New small cruise ship Silver Ray prides itself on having celebrity chefs stow away for a few nights to ensure its guests dine on the very best.
Ocean cruising too slow for you? Speed things up with this action cam
DJI’s Osmo Action 5 Pro has features that will turn even the most sedate sojourn into a white-knuckle adventure.
Eight experts pick the best cruises for 2025
It seems no waters are uncharted these days. We tapped eight cruise leaders for their favourite itineraries.
September 2024
Small ship, big adventures: Island-hopping in Portugal and Spain
This voyage aboard Windstar Star Pride included plenty of time ashore to explore volcanoes, deserts and tucked-away beaches.
August 2024
This cruise will change the way you travel
A voyage to the last frontier and a land of frozen dreams on the Celebrity Edge.
Caviar and crocodiles. What’s not to like?
Seabourn’s maiden voyage between Broome and Darwin represents a step change in the way Indigenous people take part in the burgeoning business of Kimberley cruising.
Quackers: How rubber ducks are taking over cruise ships
The whimsical trend is growing in popularity, but not every cruise company is on board with it.
Get off the grid to explore the undisturbed islands of Okinawa
In this part of Japan, there’s no word for retirement in the native tongue. A unique, immersive cruise itinerary will help to reveal why.
June 2024
Europe’s wallet-friendly alternative to Lake Como
This 10-night Mediterranean cruise on a $775-million luxury ship is a great way to discover lesser-known ports.