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Ocean cruises

The US Navy operates several unmanned vessels.
Opinion
Cruises

Forget driverless cars, crewless ships are on the way

Crewless ships might be sailing over the horizon sooner than you think. So how do you feel about sailing on a cruise without a captain?

  • by Brian Johnston
Pago Pago, American Samoa.

The same day, twice: My real-life Groundhog Day in paradise

I experienced a real-life Groundhog Day by travelling between two similar islands that are close together, but nearly 24 hours apart.

  • by Brian Johnston
Inside the Dome.
★★★★½
Ship reviews

Ship review: This ocean Princess is a model of advanced design

This is a ship unlike any other, with smooth lines and gentle curves, all designed to connect passengers with the outside world.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
Norwegian Jewel passes beneath Centennial Bridge on the Panama Canal.

It’s one of the world’s greatest cruise experiences, but few Aussies do it

In the realm of amazing cruise experiences, a transit of the waterways and intricate locks of this engineering miracle is near the top.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Skip the occasional meal and head to the sauna or the spa.
★★★★
Ship reviews

Ship review: With a ship this luxurious, no gimmicks are needed

Silver Muse is the ideal choice for the well-heeled, thoughtful cruiser with high service expectations.

  • by Anthony Dennis
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Aurora Expeditions’ MV Sylvia Earle.

Short on time? This Australian ship can do Antarctica at express speed

I’m doing what is surely the shortest journey you can have while cruising this remote corner of the world. But there’s still time to be overwhelmed.

  • by Ben Groundwater
European destinations don’t get much more far-flung than the Faroe Islands, between Britain and Iceland.

Europe doesn’t get more far-flung, or magical, than this breathtaking place

Created by volcanic eruptions and subsequently eroded by glaciers, winds and waves, this dreamlike archipelago sits halfway between Iceland and Britain.

  • by Steve McKenna
“Off the beaten cruise track”: the Hanse Explorer in Antarctica

How the ultra-rich cruise: On board the world’s most-travelled superyacht

Last year the Hanse Explorer clocked up a staggering 65,555 kilometres, many of which were racked up during charters for the rich and famous.

  • by Rachel Ingram
Navagio Bay, Zakynthos. Luxe Sailings show Australians the less-visited side of Greece.

Time slows down at these magical, rarely visited Greek islands

Mesmerising, spectacular and unforgettable. These are very much the images that return when I close my eyes and recall this seven-day odyssey.

  • by Latika Bourke
Pacific Explorer in Sydney. The ship was the first to resume cruising from Australian waters after the COVID-era ban was lifted.
Opinion
Cruises

After 90 years, P&O cruises end in Australia with a whimper

For the millions of us who’ve enjoyed a holiday with P&O Cruises Australia, a special era comes to an ignoble end.

  • by Brian Johnston