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November

Rebecca Vallance and Laura Dennis attend the launch of Fin Magazine’s High Seas at Aster Bar in Sydney.

In pictures: Fin Magazine’s High Seas launch party

The fashion, culture and luxury set came out in force to celebrate the Financial Review’s latest offshoot.

October

These are the days when you discover the magnificence of ships.

The best part of a cruise? Staying on board

Forget the destination, cruising is all about the journey. Watch the ocean, soak up the sun and enjoy the curious sensation of seeing nothing on the horizon.

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Israel-Gaza peace deal; Nvidia chief on AI’s risk; 3 unis climb world rankings

Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.

Six of the best superyachts for luxury cruising

Get a taste of the billionaire lifestyle without buying a boat.

Butler service on Silver Spirit.

From butler service to breezily casual, how to find the perfect cruise

Thinking of booking your first journey by sea? Consider this advice from a cruise veteran who’s set sail more than 70 times.

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Six of the best luxury river cruise ships

River journeys provide easy access to captivating destinations, and culture and indulgence are at their core.

How a cruise made me a better person

The six ways to live your most virtuous life at sea.

Six of the best luxury expedition cruise ships

More people are heading off on exploration journeys – and they are doing it in style.

He’s been to Antarctica 102 times. What’s next for this travel expert?

Meet the adventurer helping cruisers find the courage to have a life-changing experience.

Silversea Silver Nova.

Six of the best luxury ocean cruise ships

To help you find the perfect cruise, we unpack the destinations, new ships, dining, innovation, activities and what’s included on board.

Where do you find the best bubbles on the sea?

8 of the best champagnes poured at sea (and the ships that serve them)

Being in the middle of the ocean shouldn’t mean missing out on top drops, including one vintage our drinks columnist describes as exquisite.

An invitation to the captain’s table is the perfect excuse to dust off a dinner jacket and bow tie. Ilai Jikoiono. He is photographed on board the new super yacht Solaré in Sydney.

A former Vogue editor’s guide to cruise dressing

Dress codes everywhere have changed – but especially when it comes to our holiday wardrobes. Do we need to rethink our packing or do cruises need to adapt?

Which cruise passenger are you?

Think you’re unique? You may be one of these 10 cruise personalities

From pier runners to the bargain hunters, we decode the most common ocean journey archetypes.

Travel is booming in Greenland – despite Trump trying to pinch it

It’s total immersion on a new expedition cruise at the top of the world, even when you’re in the shower.

September

These chefs are going wild for luxury boutique cruises

The menus going overboard to make produce, provenance and responsible sourcing part of the culinary adventure for their guests.

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Get lost at sea with these 5 page-turners

Explore some nautical adventures on your own seafaring journey with these novels about voyages over the ocean.

The Solara in Austria.

Tipping is out, Vegemite is in on this new Aussie-made river cruiser

Europe gets a taste of Antipodean hospitality courtesy of APT’s new Melbourne-designed vessel.

Calasfonts Cales Fonts Port sunset in Mahon at Balearic islands.

Why luxury cruises are heading inland

Crystal’s latest tours are designed to let you go deeper and linger longer – including on this exploration of the olive groves of Val d’Orcia.

Pretige atrium.

How to book the ultimate luxury cruise, according to five top experts

Five travel insiders reveal their top tips to make your next voyage the best one yet.

Qeqertarsuatsiaat, Greenland.

The cruise shining a new light on Canada’s frozen north

An expedition from Canada to Greenland on board the Viking Octantis will take you through lake, river, sea and fjord.

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