French Polynesia

French Polynesia aboard Aranui 3

On islands as far away as one can get, a once-mighty Polynesian culture is gradually returning to its former glory.

Reviews

Cruise Writers’ Choice

Top 10 – Cruise Writers’ Choice

With so many cruises on offer, how do you decide? Our cruising experts give their top picks for cuisine, kids’ clubs, service, entertainment and sheer whizz-bangery at sea.

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

Statue in America

South America Cruises Guide: Ports, Attractions

Cruising is the ideal way to explore the spectacular sights of this giant continent, which is now firmly on many Australian travellers’ wish lists.

Destinations

Exploring the magical Middle East by cruise ship

Exploring the magical Middle East by cruise ship

Here, we give you the lowdown on our top 10 destinations for historical interest, lovely landscapes, super shopping, spectacular cities and fascinating village-life experiences.

Destinations

Indonesian expedition

Indonesia expedition aboard Orion

Cruising in Indonesia's lesser-known islands on board Orion is an eye-opening experience. You could spend a week here and discover something new every day – the spa alone offers enough rejuvenating treatments to keep you fully occupied.

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Penguin Experiences

Top 5 Cruise Experiences

As an award-winning travel writer and author of 15 books, Glenn A Baker has visited 115 countries and is a Life Member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Here he recalls his five most memorable seafaring adventures.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

native australian art

Across the top of Australia

There are no roads to this land. Expedition cruiser Roderick Eime goes in search of ancient art, mysteries and tales almost forgotten in Australia’s Top End.

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Cruise Aboard

Tahiti cruising aboard Paul Gauguin

So we come to Paul Gauguin. Not the 19th-century artist who showed the world the beauty of Tahiti, but the luxurious modern cruise ship named after him. Launched in 1998 specifically to cruise in French Polynesia, she has found her niche and is rarely less than fully booked.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Stormy weather

Weather can be fickle anywhere, and at any time of year, but there are few things to bear in mind when choosing where to cruise and when.

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