Ocean cruises

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.

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Tokyo is a fast-paced, exhilarating encounter with ultra-urban Japan, and showcases its latest music, pop culture, fashions and technology.

Richard Branson’s Valiant Lady is one three ships in Virgin Voyages’ sleek and stylish fleet, offering a cruise experience like no other.

You’ll never forget one of the world’s greatest wildlife encounters – but nobody tells you penguins have stinky feet, not happy feet.

This American city has a unique combination of historical sights and lively contemporary neighbourhoods, and is designed to be appreciated on foot.

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.

Local police have issued us with travel advice about valuables, strangers and dark alleys before we’ve even arrived.

This ship gets things right that many American and European cruise lines get wrong. Perhaps because it – and many of its passengers – are Australian.

There are stellar destinations here and overseas that are simply at their best when visited aboard a cruise ship.

Poor Wi-Fi has long been a bugbear of cruise travellers. No more, though some aspects of staying connected are still annoying.