Cruises

Hurtigruten, which plies Norway's magnificently craggy western coast, prides itself on being "the anti-cruise… More

1. photos Norway: Low-key cruising (10 photos)

Some cruise ship companies are cancelling stops in the Mexican Pacific port of Mazatlan because of crimes against tourists… More

1. Despite drug wars, Mexico tourism thriving

There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better… More

1. photos Aboard Holland America's Volendam (17 photos)

A lavish new yacht modelled on a section of Monte Carlo gives new meaning to the term 'floating city'. More

It's hard to resist comparisons to the movies when you're on a ship like the Sore Larsen, writes Bronwyn… More

1. The call of the waves

I'll never know what mysterious force drew me from my sleep on that warm night, as we cruised past the islands of northern… More

The Pacific Pearl's captain can't wait to let his superiors know how quickly P&O; Cruises' newest superliner cuts through… More

1. Ill woman airlifted off Pacific Pearl liner

Kiwis can now go for an ocean cruise without having to find their passport. More

1. The ocean liner that thinks big

The largest cruise ship ever to be based in New Zealand arrived to a foggy Auckland welcome as it sailed into the harbour… More

1. Cruise ship Tasman boom pushing NZ business

Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright. More

1. photos The Pacific Pearl arrives in Auckland (10 photos)

Following in a film star's footsteps is a good way to get to know the Peak District, writes Rebecca Barry. More

1. photos Peak District: Follow the stars (11 photos)

Jill Worrall revisits a childhood haunt that has also inspired authors and film makers. More

1. photos Canterbury: Vast, inspiring landscapes (5 photos)