Ocean cruises
I loved this ship so much, I booked again before I got off
After decades of family cruising with kids, my partner and I took a luxury cruise without them. It only took two days on board for us to lock in our next one.
- Monique Farmer
Beloved cruise line ends as Australian-based ships are reborn
Those lamenting the demise of iconic cruise brand P&O will find two of its ships sailing onwards and retaining some – but not all – of the familiar features.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Few places are quite as glamorous as this tiny Mediterranean principality, but beyond the opulence, you’ll find very worthy sights.
- Brian Johnston
Bigger isn’t better: Why small ships offer the ultimate cruise trips
A small ship is a boutique hotel compared to the mega-ship’s resort; a private jet rather than an A380; a private tour compared to a coach tour.
- Brian Johnston
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Luxury cruising
Luxury cruising has been undergoing a quiet revolution, with fabulous on-board dining, top-notch service and incredible itineraries.
The newest Queen of the seas arrives in Australia for the first time
Queen Anne arrived in Sydney Harbour on Friday morning as part of its inaugural 107-day world cruise.
- Julietta Jameson
The exciting new crop of cruise ships coming in 2025
A varied flotilla of new cruise ships has launched in the past couple of years, so 2025 will produce a more modest assortment of choices.
- Brian Johnston
I took my kids on a Disney cruise ship. They’ll never forget it
We’re here to give our children an experience that will help shape the well-rounded human beings they will hopefully become once they move past the tantrum and food-throwing stage.
- Ben Groundwater
A mini Britain (but more interesting), this island’s a bucket-list spot
Stanley, one of the world’s most isolated settlements, is perfect for those drawn to odd and wonderfully obscure places.
- Brian Johnston
Meet the new wave of world-class chefs boarding cruise ships
Move over cruise buffets. Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is leading the cruise dining renaissance with a voyage packed with Aussie culinary talent.
- Brian Johnston
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