Cruises

Cruises, crowds and fragile ecosystems: the delicate dance of Antarctic tourism
As the icy continent braces for a record summer, ecologists say more visitor caps and restrictions are needed to protect wildlife
Peter Hannam
04, Jan, 2023 @11:22 PM

Majestic Princess: cruise ship passengers disembark in Sydney after mass Covid outbreak
Covid-positive passengers told to stay away from public transport after biggest single outbreak since Ruby Princess
Ben Doherty and Martin Farrer
12, Nov, 2022 @12:35 AM

Sail, swim, hike: a walking and boating adventure along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast
A new trip from Split makes the most of the stunning coastline and islands with regular stops for swimming, hiking and plenty of seafood
Mary Novakovich
13, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM

Cruise passengers shuttled into Venice by motor boat to dodge big ships ban
Move by Norwegian Cruise authorised by city’s port authority despite plans to curb daytrippers
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
25, Jul, 2022 @3:29 PM

US cruise ships using Canada as a ‘toilet bowl’ for polluted waste
Lax Canadian regulations create ‘perverse incentive’ for US cruise ships en route to Alaska to discharge toxic mix of chemicals and wastewater off British Columbia, report says
Richa Syal
09, Jul, 2022 @12:00 PM

They were on a luxury cruise, then the coughing began – the ship that became a global Covid pariah
When passengers boarded the MS Zaandam in March 2020, they were preparing for the holiday of a lifetime. Within days they would be confined to their rooms on a liner that no country would let dock. How long would their ordeal last?
Jonathan Franklin and Michael Smith
09, Jul, 2022 @7:00 AM

‘Nature doesn’t fix itself fast’: Greenland weighs up economy v climate crisis
As the island eyes tourism and mining it is also mindful of controlling the cost
Laura Paddison in Narsaq
07, May, 2022 @7:00 AM

Seventeen cruise ship passengers isolating in Darwin after Covid outbreak
Cruise operator confirms guests have contracted coronavirus since ship departed from Broome almost two weeks ago
Stephanie Convery and Australian Associated Press
03, May, 2022 @10:45 AM

Sinking feeling: cruise ships chart return to Australia amid emissions concerns
With pandemic disruption receding, will the industry’s return and expansion lead to sustainable cruising – or more pollution?
Royce Kurmelovs
16, Apr, 2022 @8:00 PM

Safe passage optional? Cruise industry heaps more misery on its passengers | Rowan Moore
Cold comfort likely in the small print for those aboard Crystal Symphony liner rerouted to avoid arrest over unpaid fuel bills
Rowan Moore
29, Jan, 2022 @5:00 PM

UK travel industry forecasts summer boom amid surge in holiday bookings
EasyJet sees strong summer ahead as consumer confidence rebounds and travel restrictions are lifted
Mark Sweney and Gwyn Topham
27, Jan, 2022 @12:41 PM

Taming of the crew: the bard meets Cunard in RSC cruise deal
Royal Shakespeare Company signs three-year agreement for productions onboard Queen Mary 2
Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent
13, Jan, 2022 @4:57 PM
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