Cruises

Kicking off in February 2018, six exclusive tours will take Gourmet Traveller readers far and wide, delivering exceptional service, fine dining and, of course, a first-class travel experience.

There’s a mindful living coach in the spa, a high-profile chef in the kitchen, and private-yacht interiors from bow to stern. Helen Anderson sets sail on Seabourn Encore, the cutting edge of luxury at sea.

One woman’s “mad” ambitions have transformed the Australian cruise industry, writes Helen Anderson. She spoke to Carnival Australia boss Ann Sherry about 10 years at the top.

The rivers of America's north-west running through Washington state and Oregon form the arteries of epic landscapes and bold discovery routes. Emma Sloley follows in the wake of Lewis and Clark.

From polar expeditions to luxe European sojourns, Louise Goldsbury nominates her pick of the great cruises for the year ahead.

Cue the Champagne.

Indonesia's Komodo National Park is home to staggering scenery and biodiversity. Michael Harden sets sail in a handcrafted yacht to explore its remote islands in pared-back luxury.

If your penchant is for places hurricane-struck, impassable, inaccessible or fickle, expedition cruising is just the ticket. Kendall Hill recalls a few highlights of his own.

On Seven Seas Explorer, cooking classes and new restaurants bring haute cuisine to the high seas.

Junior sailors are taking to river cruising like ducklings to water.