Ocean cruises
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
‘Cultural salons at sea’: the new wave of themed cruises
The themed cruise segment has grown into a multibillion-dollar market as operators respond to travellers seeking personalised itineraries.
- Julietta Jameson
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
Port guide: Kagoshima, Japan
Japan’s southernmost big city is relaxed and easy-going, but has one almighty sight that might make you leap in alarm. Prepare for a smoking hot encounter.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★★
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Bigger, bolder and still affordable. The new star of the seas
Elegant and stylish, but always approachable and comfortable: that’s Princess Cruises in a nutshell. It’s not a “hip and sexy” cruise line, nor is it trying to be.
- Kristie Kellahan
The clever French invention opening up Australia’s wildest coast
Want to poke around among the mangroves at high tide? Want to get a spray from a Kimberley waterfall? The Zodiac will get you there.
- Jim Darby
- ★★★★ ½
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The verdict on luxury hotel brand’s new ship (or should that be yacht?)
If ever there was a ship – sorry yacht – designed to appease cruise-sceptics, or even cruise-despisers, Luminara is it.
- Anthony Dennis
The world’s 10 greatest cities to visit by ship (plus five to avoid)
Get the absolute best out of the world’s 10 greatest ports, and note five far-flung ones that are best skipped.
- Brian Johnston
Europe’s most enjoyable old town has no crowds and no fees
No crowds, no queues and – better yet – the highlights of this lovely island are completely free.
- Brian Johnston
Japan at its most beautiful? It’s not cherry blossom season
On this trip we see the beauty of Japan in full blaze. What we don’t see are crowds.
- Kerry van der Jagt