Cruises
Port guide: Gibraltar
This tiny town wedged into the coast of Spain is a weird, anachronistic territory with a fabulous history, terrific views and one big rock.
- Brian Johnston
How (and why) cruise lines are shifting to adults-only
Earlier this year, Oceania Cruises announced it was banning children on its ships in a move that really just rubber stamps reality.
- Brian Johnston
Seeking an affordable holiday? Cruising is much cheaper than it used to be
We’ve all wondered many things about Titanic, but until now, it never crossed my mind to wonder what fares it charged its ill-fated passengers.
- Brian Johnston
The spirit of Vietnam bursts into life along the Mekong
During a cruise on the Mekong River, an excursion proves nourishing in more ways than one.
- Tim Richards
Port Guide: Skagway, United States
Bordellos, bars and bad behaviour: one of Alaska’s most popular and atmospheric ports has quite the tale to tell.
- Brian Johnston
A perfect home away from home on the Mekong
Vietnam and Cambodia may be countries bristling with energy, but serenity abounds when you swap the rails for the river.
- Tim Richards
Get fit, feel better on a Mediterranean cruise. Yes, really
A week on a luxury cruise line suggests indolence and weight gain. But whose fault is that?
- Brian Johnston
Record-breaking new $2.5 billion Disney ship launches in our region
Disney may have exited Australia waters, but the cruise line’s newest, biggest ship yet is ready to set sail in Asia.
- Craig Platt
This cruise ship just broke an Antarctic record. It won’t be the last
Antarctica is the ultimate expedition destination for many cruisers, and the race is on to push further into the White Continent.
- Brian Johnston
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Six ships are stranded. The Gulf war could impact your next cruise too
Cruise-goers are stranded on ships in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai. But even if you’re cruising elsewhere in the next few weeks, expect rough seas.
- Brian Johnston