41 h. ago Woman found dead on Lizard Island after failing to board cruise ship

A passenger has been found dead on an exclusive resort island on the Great Barrier Reef after failing to board a cruise ship.

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44 h. ago Sail the legendary shores of Britain and Ireland in unrivalled comfort

Spectacular scenery and ancient cultures abound on this small-ship cruise through the British Isles.

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48 h. ago Woman’s body recovered after she went missing from cruise ship

The elderly woman was visiting a remote island in Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef at the time.

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2 d. ago It’s the giant country cruise ships forgot, but that’s about to change

Despite 7500 kilometres of coastline, few cruise ships sail to India. But that’s set to change, as a government campaign gathers steam.

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5 d. ago The highlights among the 63 cruise ships coming Down Under this summer

The range of ships this summer ought to be celebrated, and cruisers should take advantage of Australia’s cruising golden age while they still can.

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6 d. ago As cruise giants keep getting bigger, others are doing the opposite

A flotilla of new mini-sized cruise ships is attracting holidaymakers looking for a different, more exclusive experience.

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2 w. ago Trapped on board a cruise ship, unable to get off? It’s bliss

I used to think a day at sea aboard a ship was a day wasted. Now I’ve realised it’s a chance to momentarily sidestep my busy life.

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2 w. ago Worried about being ‘trapped’ on board a cruise ship? It’s bliss

I used to think a day at sea aboard a ship was a day wasted. Now I’ve realised it’s a chance to momentarily sidestep my busy life.

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4 w. ago Beyond Fiji: Cruise ships branch out to new Pacific destinations

Perhaps worried passengers are getting bored, cruise lines have been expanding their Pacific itineraries, with a focus on smaller and up-and-coming islands.

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