Skip the airport queues and long-haul discomfort. From South Pacific escapes to coastal Australian adventures, here are the best cruises departing from home
From what to pack to staying steady at sea, here’s how to make your first cruise smooth sailing
A short cruise is the perfect romantic escape for older couples, offering relaxation, adventure and quality time together – without the hassle of complicated travel plans.
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Marty and Jessica Ansen are about to set off on their 130th cruise, and have learnt a thing or two about making a cruising holiday smooth sailing.
Having worked on over 100 cruise ships, Alley Kerr knows exactly what passengers are doing wrong and explains how to avoid the rookie error
A Disney cruise from Melbourne to Auckland has been overshadowed by tragedy after a man fell overboard into the Tasman Sea.
The luxury cruise was just two days into a planned national journey when the elderly woman became separated during a shore excursion and was not accounted for before departure
Police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old woman who was reported missing after a Coral Expeditions cruise visit to Lizard Island
A couple who'd been married for 50 years went on a long-awaited first cruise that turned to devastation when a sudden medical emergency claimed the life of 74-year-old Glenn Stein – and one simple mistake has added a crushing bill to the ordeal.
The partner of an iconic rock frontman has passed away at the age of 56 after she fell overboard on a music-themed cruise voyage.