New Zealand's cruise industry is 40% down on cruise ship calls, and is working with the government to talk to cruise lines in a bid to persuade them to return ships to the region.
Viking has unveiled its world cruise itineraries for 2027/28 including the Viking World Cruise which will sail for 142 days visiting 31 countries from Central America to Australia.
As cruise lines charge for extras, on top of increasing fares, it raises the question of whether premium lines, sailing with smaller ships, can add better value.
Heritage Expeditions is a family-owned company specialising in conservation-focused voyages to some of the world's most remote and untouched destinations.
Fernando is living the life we all aspire to. He has sailed for 130 world cruises aboard ultra luxury line Crystal. That's 15,600 days of being served the finest cuisine, sleeping in suites with a personal butler and visiting the world's most beautiful cities. Who better to tell us about Crystal's next world cruise!
