Scheffler cruises to Masters victory
Scottie Scheffler won the coveted green jacket at Augusta for the second time in his career.
If you’re flexible, the bargain prices you can get for cruises are amazing
The keenest prices are for bargain hunters tuned into late-breaking offers, with their bags packed and ready to roll at short notice.
- by Michael Gebicki
Security concerns for cruises are spreading beyond the Red Sea
As Red Sea security deteriorates, cruise ships are abandoning the Suez Canal – with big implications for cruise itineraries.
- by Brian Johnston
Branson’s Virgin Voyages scraps next summer’s Australian cruises
Sir Richard’s Branson’s ship Resilient Lady isn’t so resilient after all, with the cruise line revealing it will not return to Australian waters for its planned second season.
- by Katherine Scott
Frogs, cruises and an honour society: The exclusive club you must be born into
About five million people worldwide are celebrating a rare occasion this week with quirky – and extravagant – celebrations.
- by Jewel Topsfield and Carolyn Webb
Sabalenka cruises into quarter-finals
Defending champ Aryna Sabalenka has cruised through to the Australian Open quarter-finals, defeating an American qualifier in straight-sets.
Thousands board cruise ship docked in Adelaide
Thousands of passengers loaded onto the Pacific Explorer in Adelaide, the first of nearly 30,000 guests expected across multiple cruises in the coming months.
Sinner cruises to third round
Jannik Sinner is through to the third round after an emphatic straight-sets win.
The surprising way you’ll find some of Europe’s most idyllic places
Short cruises along the Mediterranean are being booked as the perfect prologue to a longer European jaunt.
- by Sue Williams
Be warned: This type of cruising is not for kids (with a few exceptions)
Taking kids on a river cruise is perhaps a mistake, but there are some exceptions.
- by Brian Johnston
I was bored with churches in Europe, but this one changed my mind
While there’s nothing wrong with big name churches, the lesser-known ones can be equally divine.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Cruising around Greece is booming like never before
Greece is a scintillatingly beautiful destination with a coast and islands made for cruising. It’s no wonder more than 1000 ships are heading there this year.
- by Brian Johnston
The coolest new cruises and ships for 2024
Expand your horizons as you float away on board the best vessels on offer in the new year.
- by Brian Johnston
Demon blitzes Italian to keep dream alive
Alex de Minaur cruises through to the third round after blitzing Italian Matteo Arnaldi.
If you want to visit the undiscovered parts of Japan, try taking a ship
Japan is an under-explored cruise destination, but expedition companies are getting away from city crowds and expanding their horizons.
- by Brian Johnston
Cruise line’s ultra-luxury yacht arrives in Australia for the first time
The luxury ship, which will sail around Australia, the Pacific and even to Antarctica, features two helicopters and a high-tech submersible.
- by Julietta Jameson and Brian Johnston
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Airport reviews
Review: This terminal at Heathrow feels spacious, even in peak season
It never feels crowded and work is a breeze at “The Queen’s Terminal”, aka Heathrow Terminal 2.
- by Lee Tulloch
The world’s most notorious sea route is surprisingly scenic
What traveller doesn’t dream of sailing the infamous Strait of Magellan across the southernmost wilds of South America?
- by Brian Johnston
This uncommonly beautiful NZ destination is like an enchanted forest
Orokonui Eco sanctuary encompasses more than 300 hectares of protected wildlife reserve, the perfect conditions for New Zealand’s feathery locals.
- by Anthony Dennis
New adults-only resort on lesser-known Fiji island has a 34-guest limit
I’ve arrived at Waya a couple of days ahead of its official opening and find I’m the only guest.
- by Lee Tulloch