Marble and marquetry bring a sense of old-school glamour to suites designed by architect Maxime d'Angeac for the 220-metre Orient Express Corinthian yacht, which has set sail for the first time from a dock in Saint-Nazaire, France. More about Interiors of world's largest sailing yacht draw on "golden age of luxury cruises"
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Victory Cruise Line on a series of onboard lectures about the American architect's life, as well as visits to projects such as Unity Temple in Chicago. More about Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announces themed cruise on the Great Lakes
SS Normandie only graced the seas for four years before meeting a fiery end. But it was long enough for her to be considered the ultimate ocean liner, profiled here as part of our Art Deco Centenary series. More about Ill-fated art deco ocean liner SS Normandie was "too luxurious" for her time
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that the world's largest cruise ship has set off on its maiden voyage amid controversy over the environmental impact of its new fuel. More about "The buffet must be epic" says commenter
Royal Carribbean's near-10,000-capacity Icon of the Seas has set sail on its maiden voyage amid controversy over the environmental impact of its new fuel. More about World's largest cruise ship sets sail amid sustainability concerns
Celebrity Cruises has tapped several well-known designers for the interiors on board its newest vessel, which include a sunset lounge by Nate Berkus and bedroom suites by Kelly Hoppen. More about Nate Berkus designs panoramic sunset bar for luxury cruise ship
British fashion designer Gareth Pugh has designed a capsule collection of uniforms for the crew of Virgin Voyages' adults-only cruise ships. More about Gareth Pugh designs caped uniforms for Virgin Voyages adult cruise ship
New York firm BG Studio International has included a host of environmentally friendly features in this cruise ship designed to sail the Galápagos Islands. More about BG Studio take design cues from reptiles for a luxury cruise ship sailing the Galápagos Islands
The cruise ship, called Celebrity Edge, has 1,500 suites designed by British interior designer Kelly Hoppen, who also fitted out the world's first cantilevered deck that can move up and down the ship's exterior. More about Kelly Hoppen-designed cruise ship features a moving cantilevered exterior deck
British designer Tom Dixon brings retro-futurism to the seas with his rock-and-roll-inspired suite designs for Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship, The Scarlet Lady, due to set sail in 2020. More about Tom Dixon designs retro-futurist suites for Virgin's first cruise ship