Cruises
Port guide: Napier, New Zealand
If you’re after one of those undemanding and unhurried cruise days in a pretty place, then this laid-back little city delivers.
- Brian Johnston
Why New Zealand’s cruise freefall is a warning to Australia
As the cruise market expands, New Zealand is bucking the trend with visiting ships in rapid decline. And we’re far from immune here.
- Brian Johnston
My first time on a big ship taught me a big lesson
The secret of making the most out of this trip is working out when to go big, when to go small, when to go niche and when to go solo.
- David Whitley
The next big cruise ship destination is the desert
The Middle East is poised to be the next boom destination for cruising and while this might seem unexpected, there are good reasons to consider it.
- Brian Johnston
Want to catch the next solar eclipse? See it on a ship
Nature’s most wondrous and powerful phenomenon is making a brief appearance next year. Here’s the best way to see it, and where you need to be.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a fast-paced, exhilarating encounter with ultra-urban Japan, and showcases its latest music, pop culture, fashions and technology.
- Brian Johnston
This Virgin ship takes the cruise rule book and rips it up
Richard Branson’s Valiant Lady is one three ships in Virgin Voyages’ sleek and stylish fleet, offering a cruise experience like no other.
- Tatyana Leonov
New Australian cruise ship, converted from a luxury yacht, ready to sail
Paspaley Pearl, a former motor yacht modified to become a 30-guest luxury cruise vessel, is about to launch in the Kimberley.
- Julietta Jameson
Port guide: Boston, US
This American city has a unique combination of historical sights and lively contemporary neighbourhoods, and is designed to be appreciated on foot.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Travel tips
Packing light? Easier said than done when heading for a cold climate
The temperature will range from 3°C to 9°C, but the sun can be strong and feel warmer, I’m advised. It makes packing the right clothes a challenge.
- Lee Tulloch
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