Cruising

If backpacking through India, Vietnam, Cambodia or Myanmar is too rough and ready for you, then these brand new luxury river boats oughta do it. Check out these fab itineraries launching in 2014…

In 2014 you’ll be able to combine the best of both worlds: a luxury yacht cruise around Tahiti’s islands. Here is a sneak peek inside the beautiful 4-masted Windstar yacht. Itineraries available from mid March 2013!

Cruising is so popular right now so here’s a quick overview of 4 very different ships and itineraries including Alaska, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Australia to help you decide which one you’d like best.

I excitedly packed my bags, grabbed the husband and flew to Wellington to join the posh Silver Shadow for the last 4 days of her 14-day itinerary. Here is my photoshoot.

If you’re not a fan of the mega cruise ship with 3000 passengers and 1500 crew, the always open buffet and a shopping centre and casino on board, then you’ll enjoy this: a small, boutique ship that can get into smaller, out of the way places…

In 8 days from Istanbul to Nice, I saw ogled ancient sites in Greece, walked cobbled streets in Sicily and Italy, ate gorgeous food onboard, drank more than I shoulda (well wine was included with our meals!) and I have miraculously condensed the whole shebang into 5 clever minutes.

I’m cruising for 8 days from Istanbul to Nice on a small boutique trip with Ponant Company. Here are the highlights of the ship – including some very droolable food!

Forget the huge ocean liners with 3000 passengers and crew, try a small ship with 40 passengers and the chance to get into bays and fiords that the big ships can’t. Alaskan Dream ships ensure an up-close-and-personal experience with kayaks and hikes included…

If you’re about to book or depart on your first cruise, here are 10 things to know before you go from the experts – and me 🙂

Have a nosey inside the Carnival Liberty and our Caribbean cruise stops!

Will I get sea sick? Can I take my own alcohol on board? The answers to these questions and more

What to expect on a Carnival cruise in the Caribbean. Would I like it? Would it be boring? What are the ports like?