Cruise ships are, at the most basic level, floating hotels that move under their power and the Rio Olympic Games has enlisted their help.

Below is our selection of luxurious cruise ships offering a level of comfort and service worthy of a five-star hotel.

As the tourism industry in Myanmar keeps growing, Silversea Cruises has announced that is adding Myanmar as part of its world itinerary to take place in 2014.

If you’re planning a wedding on the high seas, some options are better than others, according to one cruise specialist. Miami-based cruise company Landry & Kling released its top ten ships for group events and business meetings this week, naming vessels from a variety of lines for the suitability of hosting a special event. The […]

If you’re looking for a perfect cruise experience, your best bet is to choose a small or “boutique” liner. That’s the guidance from the most recent edition of the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships. It suggests that the 11 best cruise liners in the world are considerably smaller than the massive cruise […]

You know you’re in one of the top suites on a ship when it comes with a personal butler. Or, at least, that was the old rule. Now some of the world’s ritziest lines are promising butlers to all. Luxury line Silversea Cruises Wednesday announced plans to roll out personal butler service for passengers in […]