I am fully aware of the fact that 1975 is an arbitrary choice, as a ship like P&O´s Pacific Sky, which is the last cruise ship built with steam propulsion, can just as easily be regarded as a classic vessel.......

In this section, the new breed of mega cruise ships, starting with the converted  Norway and the first large newbuilding Sovereign of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Intl.) are covered. However, other ships sailing for niche operators, like for example the yacht - like Sun Bay are also included.