Champagne Bay voted favourite port This beautiful beach at Vanuatu's Champagne Bay has topped a survey to find the best port of call in the South Pacific.
				Island hopping cruises coming to Sydney Sydneysiders will have a taste of island hopping in October when Captain Cook Cruises catamarans ferry people around the harbour to four islands in one day.
				Christmas Island a new destination Christmas Island will receive an early present on 23 December when P&O Cruises' Pacific Sun becomes the first cruise ship to dock at its expanded port facility.
				Luxury cruising a hit in Vanuatu The latest boutique cruise line to visit Vanuatu, Island Escape, has had a successful inaugural season, fuelled by a swing in Aussie tourists.
				Princess covers every continent Princess Cruises' 2010/11 'Exotics' program launches a new sailing from Sydney to Beijing, a South China Sea cruise and an Antarctica voyage via South America.
				San Francisco to Alaska via Canada When arranging my most recent cruise to Alaska, the thought of only seven nights seemed quite absurd, so Elizabeth chose a 14-night relocation on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas. Read all about her journey.
				Circle the globe in luxury - at discount prices. Cruise lines are negotiating rates, and many are offering value-added benefits like shipboard credits; unlimited, free shore excursions; and hosted cocktail parties open only to world cruise passengers.
				North Star to offer special guests and destinations All of North Star Cruises' voyages next year will be themed, featuring a range of guest speakers and chefs.
				Orion cruises to all of Australia Orion Expedition Cruises has seen strong demand for its pathways itineraries for past guests, auguring for a good season in 2010.
				Seabourn set to sail Asia all year The Yachts of Seabourn will have its first year-round presence in Asia in 2010/11, with two new luxury vessels and new ports of call.
				Royal Caribbean unveils Asia plan The cruise line's widest-ever range of itineraries includes short cruises from Shanghai in 2010 and new ports of call in Taiwan, Japan and Russia.
				Orion 2010 Calendar of Sailings Sarina Bratton, Managing Director of Orion Expedition Cruises, recently announced the 2010 itineraries for the Australian-based 5 star expedition cruise ship Orion. The 2010 itineraries continue to build on Orion's core promise to take guests on 'paths less travelled'.
				New cruise terminal for Sydney The Garden Island naval base is the favoured location for a second passenger cruise ship terminal in Sydney Harbour, according to the NSW Planning Minister.
				Samoa gears up for record season Samoa is expecting a 100% increase in both vessels and cruise visitors in 2009. With the recent upgrading of the Matautu wharf facilities in the capital of Apia, even the world's largest cruise ships can now tie up.
				Swine flu slashes Mexico cruises Cruises to Mexican ports have been cancelled or re-routed, while fares plummet to lowest ever levels as the swine flu pandemic hits the seas.
				Captain Cook Cruises Gold Dinner - a night on Sydney Harbour Katrina Archer recently embarked on a memorable and romantic night out - a Gold Dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour, operated by Captain Cook Cruises. Read all about her magical experience, and the seven-course degustation menu she was treated to.
				Darwin attracts more cruise ships The Darwin cruise ship industry has experienced a strong year of growth, and it looks set to continue the trend, according to the NT government.
				Make history with Holland America Australian travellers now have the chance to make history by sailing with Holland America Line on its first ever Circumnavigation of Australia in 2010.
				Cruise ships withdraw from Alaska Alaska has fallen from its position as the third largest cruise market in the world to the fourth behind the Baltic, and it looks like the trend could continue with more cruise lines moving their ships out of the region.
				An Easter vacation with the 'wow' factor Whether you desperately need to unwind after a busy start to the year, be pampered in style or are seeking an action-packed adventure, there is a perfect Easter getaway waiting for you.
				Fiji Time Machine Everybody knows Fiji as the epitome of the romantic tropical getaway. But cloistered inside the sanitised confines of a premium Denarau Island hotel or resort, what are you going to see of the real Fiji?
				Top 10 reasons to cruise the Kimberley Coast The Kimberley Coast and Rowley Shoals form part of North West Australia's natural wonderland, offering pristine yet rugged nature at its best.
				Take a cruise to the rarely visited Sub-Antarctic islands Immerse yourself in some of our planet's most extraordinary biodiversity. Orion Expedition Cruises will take you there.
				Must-See Istanbul Being the largest city in Turkey and perfectly located on the strategically important Bosphorus Strait, cruising into Istanbul is an experience in itself that must be had.
				Tahiti Cruise Spend a uniquely luxurious week on board the 'Haumana', cruising around Tahiti to some of the most secluded and beautiful shores you will ever see.
				Noumea Cruise, New Caledonia Let Pacific Sun take you on a tropical adventure. Many ports are small tropical islands where guests can experience the pleasures they have to offer.
				Tropical Island Cruise, Thailand Touring by cruise boat allows you to explore the mysteries of Thailand while experiencing a scenic view of the forested limestone hills in the distance.