Ocean cruises
The wonderland dubbed ‘The Impossible Garden’ shouldn’t exist at all
Butterflies, birdsong, azaleas and rhododendrons, Californian redwood and even Wollemi pines flourish in this “impossible garden”.
- by Steve McKenna
How is the cruise industry doing post-pandemic? Quite nicely, thank you
Cruising has made a startling comeback since the pandemic, and Australians are among its greatest enthusiasts. But will the trend continue?
- by Brian Johnston
Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price
Cruising solo can be better, cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of a solo cruise.
- by Kristie Kellahan
This tiny strip of sand in the Pacific is what dreams are made of
More than 35 years after a failed attempt to visit Mystery Island, I finally made it – only to find it’s not so mysterious.
- by Craig Platt
Opinion
Cruises
There’s one type of traveller that still bothers to dress well
On holiday, people not only love to take a break from routine, often they indulge in a bit of role playing or let loose a different side of their personality. Clothes can help that.
- by Lee Tulloch
The world’s 15 greatest seas and how to explore them in comfort
Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better, match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.
- by Brian Johnston
The surprising things I learnt about Mediterranean food on a cruise
As a former food-magazine editor, I wasn’t expecting to broaden my culinary knowledge on a cruise ship.
- by Trudi Jenkins
Opinion
Cruises
Forget driverless cars, crewless ships are on the way
Crewless ships might be sailing over the horizon sooner than you think. So how do you feel about sailing on a cruise without a captain?
- by Brian Johnston
The same day, twice: My real-life Groundhog Day in paradise
I experienced a real-life Groundhog Day by travelling between two similar islands that are close together, but nearly 24 hours apart.
- by Brian Johnston
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Ship reviews
Ship review: This ocean Princess is a model of advanced design
This is a ship unlike any other, with smooth lines and gentle curves, all designed to connect passengers with the outside world.
- by Kerry van der Jagt