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Akaroa tourist boat capsizes with 41 onboard
A tourist boat has capsized off Akaroa this afternoon, prompting the evacuation of dozens of passengers.
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Music to the ears as Anthem of the Seas has its day in Napier
Almost 5000 cruise line passengers were in Napier on Friday
Kiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’
There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.
Cruise ship runs aground on PNG reef weeks after passenger death
It was the ship's first voyage since an 80-year-old passenger died in October.
Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond
It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.
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Three rivers, six countries, an open bar and a personal butler service
Doing it tough on a luxury 15-day river cruise.
Alaska dreaming: Touring the last frontier by sea
There's no better way to visit Alaska's remote and breathtaking landscape.
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'She was completely intoxicated': Family sues cruise giant over mum's fatal fall
The lawsuit says the crew ignored signs she was visibly intoxicated.
Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port
Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the move signals confidence in New Zealand tourism.
Effortless luxury on the Adriatic: A day in Hvar with Ponant
L’Austral carries just 264 passengers, reaching ports larger ships cannot.
On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens
Anthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.
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Explore more for less with these travel deals.
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Elevate your travels with a taste of the extraordinary.
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How one cruise turned a dream Mediterranean trip into reality
Celestyal Journey carries 1500 guests, far fewer than mega cruise liners.
Glaciers, trolls and longships: A journey deep into Norway’s heart
Travellers cross the Arctic Circle to witness Norway’s midnight sun.
Cruising solo in the land of the midnight sun, Alaska USA
While you may be travelling alone, you’re never lonely on a Viking.
‘It makes it feel like the entire trip is free’: Inside life on L’Austral
L’Austral carries just 264 passengers, reaching ports larger ships cannot.
Puffins, Vikings and lost villages: Inside a rare North Atlantic voyage
On St Kilda, the cliffs erupt with tens of thousands of diving gannets.
What it's like cruising the Nile in Egypt
River cruises on the Nile are growing in popularity, but what is a trip like?
What I learned sailing Egypt's Nile river at the 'wrong' time of year
Egypt is a dream destination. But what do you need to know before you go?
Why this Kimberley cruise is a must for adventure seekers
The cruise features expert guides and collaborations with Traditional Owners.
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Your next best journeys start with one these deals.
Discover 2026 holiday packages from Europe to the South Pacific
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Cruise ship season begins as Crown Princess arrives in Auckland
Retail group hopes cruise visitors can jazz up downtown districts.
The one place where you can swim with giants and walk with dragons
A whirlwind week aboard Aqua Blu sailing through Indonesia's Komodo National Park.