Renderings were recently unveiled for a stunning floating condo called Somnio, which will offer ultra-luxury apartments starting at £8.1million.
However, she is not the only cruise ship-style option. The Utopia and The World residential ships have already attracted buyers. But they too are expensive, with residences costing from $4.4million (£3.2million) in the case of Utopia and from $2million (£1.4million) for The World.
There is some good news, however, for people with smaller pockets that want to live aboard a cruiseship. MV Narrative, a ‘residential community at sea’, has one to four-bedroom apartments and studios starting at just $366,667 (£268,170).

The new Storylines boat MV Narrative (pictured) has one to four-bedroom apartments and studios starting at just $366,667 (£268,170)
There will be 627 residences on the 741ft- (226 m) long Storylines ship, which is currently being built in Croatia and is due to launch in 2024.
Florida-based Storylines says that its primary focus is on ‘providing more affordable entry-level options into the condo ship market’. The lowest-priced home is the 237-sq-ft (22 sq m) ’Discover’ apartment.
The cost will soar, however, for those in the market for one of the two-storey penthouses, which are worth up to $8million (£5.8million). The homes are up to 1,970 square feet (183 sq.m).
There will also be the option to avail of a 12 month or 24-month lease, and owners can rent out their properties to make some money through Storylines’ ‘Guest at Sea’ rental program.
The ship will be all-inclusive, but residents will be charged a ‘living fee’ to cover expenses like maintenance and food.

Storylines’ MV Narrative, pictured, is billed as a new ‘residential community at sea’

This render shows the Breeze, one of the less expensive options. The bedrooms will feature queen-size Murphy beds and ‘luxury’ mattresses to ‘ensure maximum comfort at night’

The MV Narrative’s cheapest ‘Explore home’ is shown here. The most affordable residence is the 237-sq-ft (22 sq m) ’Discover’ apartment

Each home will be fully furnished with ‘Italian designed’ furnishings, and residents can choose between two different layouts for their properties. The apartment is shown here in a mid-range, ‘Dream’ style.
Each apartment will be fully furnished with ‘Italian-designed’ items, and residents can choose between two different layouts for their properties.
Every home will be decked out with full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, ‘climate control’ systems, adjustable mood lighting and stereo speakers, and the bedrooms will feature queen-size murphy beds and ‘luxury’ mattresses to ‘ensure maximum comfort at night’.
When the MV Narrative is offshore, homeowners can wine and dine at the ship’s 20 bars and restaurants, which include an oyster bar, a Chinese restaurant, and an ‘ice creamery’. You can order 24-7 from your home delivery company.

One bathroom in a two-storey penthouse at Global. These homes are priced up to $8million (£5.8million)

The kitchen of the two-storey penthouses “Global” on the ship. It is scheduled to be launched in 2024.

Each home will be decked out with flat-screen TVs, ‘climate control’ systems, adjustable mood lighting and stereo speakers. One bedroom from one penthouse.

There will be ‘resident choice’ days on the ship, where those living on board get to choose where the MV Narrative docks next. This is the penthouse’s upper floor.
Entertainment will include a cinema, microbrewery and three pools. There will also be a 10,000-book library.
Spa and Wellness Centre will include a spa, a juice bar and yoga studio. A statement notes that the spa is ‘perfectly situated with sweeping 180-degree views’.
What’s more, there’ll be a golf simulator, an art space, and a dance floor. A statement adds: ‘Residents are encouraged to start special interest clubs; perhaps you are a chess, photography, wine, astronomy or bridge aficionado? Start a club or join in on the fun.’
Lectures and workshops ‘on and off the ship’ will also cover topics such as architecture, finance, local geography, philanthropy and art history.

Pictured is the ship’s 10,000-book library. Lectures and workshops ‘on and off the ship’ will also cover topics such as architecture, finance, local geography, philanthropy and art history

One of the three swimming pools available onboard. One of the three pools on board is Spa and Wellness Centre.

This is the ship’s Marina Lounge. Residents will be charged a ‘living fee’ to cover expenses such as maintenance and food on board the ship
The vessel will dock at ports all over the world for anywhere from one to five days. An example itinerary shows how residents can explore Venice, Valletta (Maltaean capital) and Athens as part of a cruise around the Mediterranean.
There will also be ‘resident choice’ days, where those living on board get to choose where the ship docks next. Residents may invite friends to join them when the ship docks.
More information is available at storylines.com.