Viking Octantis on the Welland Canal between lakes Erie and Ontario.

Finally travellers are realising the potential of lake cruising

The chilly Great Lakes are seeing record cruise-ship visitors. It seems these vast waterways have become an interesting niche cruising hotspot.

  • Brian Johnston
Vallon des Auffres,a small traditional fishing harbour in Marseille.

Port guide:Marseille,France

This city was once crime-ridden and rundown. Now it’s a capital of culture,a tourist hotspot and one of cruising’s most-visited destinations.

  • Brian Johnston
Viking Star navigating the Thames at Greenwich.

Britain is rarely considered a major cruising destination,but it’s booming

The British are going mad for domestic cruising,and that’s good news for Australians looking for increasing choices in chilly but interesting seas.

The Colombo city skyline.

Port guide:Colombo,Sri Lanka

This city is often overlooked on Sri Lankan itineraries but is vibrant,beach-flanked and a showcase of colonial architecture and buzzing contemporary life.

The hut and surrounds at Cape Royds.

Ten days to build,still standing 118 years later:Inside a hero’s remote shack

This well-preserved time capsule is a remarkable window into the Heroic Age of polar exploration.

  • Jenny Hewett
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A sunhat is great for near the pool,but can be lost if the wind springs up.

Why packing for a cruise ship is different from other holidays

Sure,things are simple when you only have to unpack once – but that’s no help if you forget the basics.

  • Terry Durack
The Imagination Garden from above.

The verdict on Disney’s giant (and affordable) new cruise ship

Disney Adventure is one of the largest cruise ships in the world and is significantly cheaper than the Disney cruises that sailed Australian waters.

  • Craig Platt
Norwegian Viva has capacity for more than 3000 passengers.

Even sceptics of large ships will be impressed by this superbly run giant

From toddlers to 80-year-olds,this cruise giant offers something for everyone,including solo travellers.

  • Kate Armstrong
Yacht Club is located in seven upper front decks of MSC World Europa.

Giant ship’s premium section may have ruined all future cruising for me

This is one of the largest cruise ships in the world,but thanks to MSC’s Yacht Club,a weeklong voyage around the Mediterranean is experienced in a lap of luxury.

  • Michael Ruffles
No water for ships here:Chile’s Atacama Desert.

Even landlocked destinations are now accessible to cruise passengers

Love cruising but want to see far beyond immediate coastlines too? The growing range of add-on land extensions will see you on your way.

  • Brian Johnston