Saturday, May 25th, 2013

Cruising

On the open Road

Hla Tun is a man travellers might not like to meet but will be grateful if they do. Particularly so for one 81-year-old passenger on the Road to Mandalay cruise ship on the Irrawaddy River in Burma.
March 30, 2012, 3:00 pm
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Top tips for cruising with kids

Planning a cruise with kids in tow? Here's some wisdom gleaned from a recent jaunt through the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas.
March 29, 2012, 1:42 pm

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Plain sailing to see big events

There is certain to be an ocean or river cruise ship with an itinerary which sails close to an international event this year - be it a sporting fixture, horticultural expo or sky show with an astronomical focus.
March 23, 2012, 3:43 pm

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Killer of a show at Bruny Island

There they are, the stars of the show - dipping in and out of view as if being coached from stage left. A family of seasoned performers, mum rolling to one side, dad to another, baby in the middle, totally at home. Ensue gasps of wonder from an enthralled audience.
March 16, 2012, 10:37 am

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Adventures in Alaska

The spring thaw is under way as cruise ships sail north to Alaska's scenic Inside Passage for the start of another busy season next month.
March 16, 2012, 9:27 am

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Titanic legend lives on

It is the centenary year of Titanic, the world's most famous ocean liner, which sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg on April 15, 1912 during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.
March 9, 2012, 12:35 pm

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Screen legend on a Divina mission

Earthy Italian screen goddess Sophia Loren will be godmother to MSC Divina, which sails on its maiden voyage from the French port of Marseille in late May to cruise the Mediterranean.
March 2, 2012, 7:04 pm

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Luxury cruise package costs $1.5m

The world's most expensive luxury cruise package is up for grabs and comes with a price tag of $1.5 million per couple.
February 28, 2012, 9:11 am

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Serenity holds its own

Aptly named luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity slipped into Fremantle to much less fanfare than recent royal visitor Queen Mary 2 - but with refined elegance at every turn, she definitely wasn't trailing in the wake of the giant Cunard vessel.
February 24, 2012, 5:28 pm

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Hop till you drop around Hawaii

The Hawaiian islands are basking in the tropical sun as tourists arrive in increasing numbers, in no small part due to Hawaii's big-screen exposure in the George Clooney movie The Descendants, which has five Oscar nominations.
February 24, 2012, 8:36 am

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Film drove QM2 build

It was the film about the world's most famous shipping disaster that was a trigger for building Queen Mary 2, its captain disclosed.
February 17, 2012, 10:20 am

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Old and new on Queen Mary II

She's the flagship of a modern fleet - a harbinger of cruising's future and an elegant reminder of the time, long gone, when Britannia ruled the waves and Cunard was the shipping line of choice.
February 17, 2012, 9:12 am

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Ship gets into Australian spirit

Carnival Spirit has had a $7 million upgrade ahead of its first season of cruising from Sydney, which begins in October.
February 16, 2012, 5:23 pm

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The ultimate adventure

A world cruise that lasts up to 120 days is the ultimate indulgence for many travellers and such an easy way to see much of the world.
February 10, 2012, 11:20 am

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Cruise numbers to treble

The Italian cruise ship disaster comes at a time when new figures show the value of the cruise industry in NSW is expected to treble in the coming years.
February 6, 2012, 1:30 pm

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Ships support going it alone

Taking a cruise with family or friends is the usual way to travel but going it alone is another option.
February 3, 2012, 6:00 pm

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Cruising grows despite Costa tragedy

Record numbers are jumping aboard luxury liners in what is shaping up to be the busiest cruise ship season in Fremantle's maritime history.
January 28, 2012, 8:36 am
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Top ports

Some cruise ports stay in the mind forever because the location makes a big impact.
January 28, 2012, 6:00 am

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An instant compendium

Navigate the world’s oceans and rivers with this A to Z guide.
January 27, 2012, 8:00 pm

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Rivers offer convenience and adventure

Internationally, river cruising is the rising star on inland waterways that are unreachable by larger ocean-going cruise ships.
January 27, 2012, 6:29 pm

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