Last updated: July 10, 2010

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Unique cruise on the Yangtze

JUMP onboard a skiff and take a tour up the Yangtze River in the most authentic way possible - with the Tujia trackers.

Titanic sails again - a Memorial Cruise

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ATTENTION cruise and history buffs alike: the 100 year Titanic Memorial Cruise is boarding in 2012.

Hot cruise deals up for grabs

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FROM historic European hotspots to African adventures - grab a hot holiday bargain with the latest cruise deals.

A cruise kids can't spoil

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FAMILIES stretch out across the ship as far as the eye can see, but this sail around Fiji islands was perfect, children included.

Mega ship makes maiden voyage

Oasis

SIX years and $1.47b later, the world's biggest and most expensive cruise ship has finally taken to the seas.

New wave of cruising

EXPLORE the most breathtaking and isolated spots, while indulging in private opulence. Jessica Hurt brings us the world's best cruises.

Central Park for world's largest ship

THE world's largest cruise ship will feature a boutique-lined New York-style Central Park, according to owners Royal Caribbean.

Where the river runs

THE Murray River has its ups and downs but is far from dry: Leonie Coombes savours a sojourn on the still mighty Murray in paddle-steamer heaven.

Queen Victoria rules the waves

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CUNARD'S newest ship, the Queen Victoria, is on her maiden world voyage. We weighed anchor with her on the Hawaii-to-Fiji leg of the trip.

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Love of cruising reaches record high

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AUSTRALIANS' love affair with cruising is actually growing stronger despite hiccups like the global financial crisis.

Tahiti tour for the pampered

Haumana catamaran

IT'S not hard to adjust to the rhythms of a decadent life aboard a luxury catamaran crusing the waters of Tahiti, writes Melissa Stevens.

The Mexican iguana affair

Giant iguana in sombrero

IF ever a movie transformed a town, The Night of the Iguana turned Puerto Vallarta from an anonymous fishing hamlet to a city that has outgrown its geographical boundaries.

A mission with Fiji's big kahuna

fish feeding on Nanuya

THIS is no "old-timers"cruise, writes Sally Macmillan as she gets into the spirit of Fiji aboard a big catamaran.

Cruising the Kimberley Coast

Sun Princess cruises the Kimberley

CRUISING across the Top End aboard the first premium superliner to be based in Australia, Barry O'Brien is mesmerised.

All aboard the dream boat

Star Flyer

CRUISING off the Thailand coast in the Andaman Sea on a fully-rigged barquentine is hard to beat, John Borthwick writes.

Wet and mild in sea lion swim

Sea lion pup/Jo Anna Robinson

SWIM with sea lions at South Australia's Baird Bay and you'll soon become a devoted fan, writes Peter Needham.

QE2 in Dubai to become floating hotel

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CRUISE liner Queen Elizabeth 2 has arrived at its final port where it will become a luxurious floating hotel at Dubai's latest glamour resort.

Ship shape across the ditch

THE beauty and excitement of cruising from Australia to New Zealand ports quells that queasy feeling for David Neilson.

Cruising the Whitsundays in style

CRUISING the crystal clear waters of the Whitsundays on a luxury cruiser provides the perfect winter getaway, writes Mike O'Connor.

Surfing in paradise

LUXURIOUS cabins and sublime surf – Jo Kennett enjoys a surf safari of the Maldives from the comfort of her cruiser.

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