QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 - -
The world's most famous passenger ship. QE2
has a rich history, hosting celebrities and
vactioners for 40 years and serving as a
troopship in time of war. She remains the fastest
passenger ship in service, offering sophisticated
long cruises and world cruises.
CROWN PRINCESS - - The fifth ship of the Grand Princess-class, CROWN PRINCESS is a 113,000 grt giant. Her atmosphere is elegant but casual.
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EXPLORER OF THE SEAS - -The
second of the popular Voyager-class, EXPLORER is a
quintessential RCI mega-cruiseship. However, she is
also a platform for serious scientific research. Captain
William Wright talks about why RCI has staked its
future on such megaships. (Photo by Michael Verdue
courtesy of Royal Caribbean).
CRUISE SHIP
PROFILES
QUEEN MARY 2 - -Undoubtedly, a historic ship from the moment she was launched. The largest passenger ship in terms of physical size, QM2 combines the ocean liner heritage with modern technology. The only ship providing regularly scheduled transatlantic service, she also offers sophisticated cruising.
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FREEDOM OF THE SEAS -
- The world's largest passenger ship in terms of
gross tonnage. FREEDOM was designed to
appeal to people with an active lifestyle.
LIBERTY OF THE SEAS - -
Sharing the title world's largest cruise ship,
LIBERTY OF THE SEAS is no mere clone of her
sister FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. LIBERTY can
host over 4,000 passengers.
NOORDAM - - Built on the popular Vista-
class hull, NOORDAM presents impeccable service
in a comfortable yet sophisticated environment.
NOORDAM distinguished herself in 2006 by
carrying out an impressive rescue at sea.
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT - - A comfortable ship offering a casual "freestyle" approach to cruising.
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PRIDE OF AMERICA - - The first American-flagged passenger ship built since the 1950s, PRIDE OF AMERICA had a long, involved history even before she went into service in 2005. (Feature article only).
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QUEEN VICTORIA - - Cunard is seeking to bring the elegance of its ocean liner heritage to a new a ship scheduled to join its fleet in December 2007, (Photo: Cunard)
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Each ship is different. It is a combination of technology, accommodations, amenities, style, and tradition that create a
ship's personality. In general, Beyond Ships seeks to reveal that personality by presenting photo tours with commentary;
items of information such as menus, daily programmes, and deck plans; and feature articles that discuss the history of
the cruise line, the ship's technology, life on board, and interviews with the men and women that actually run the ships.
CLICK ON THE NAME OF THE SHIP FOR THE SECTION OF THE SITE DEDICATED TO THAT SHIP WITH
FEATURE ARTICLES, PHOTOS AND OTHER INFORMATION.
CARNIVAL VICTORY - - A
large ship designed for light-hearted fun in a relaxed
and comfortable atmosphere.
SEA PRINCESS - -
Princess Cruises' entry into the growing
and increasingly competitive British cruise
market.
GRAND PRINCESS - -
A landmark ship that was the prototype for
one of the most popular and successful
cruise ship classes.
VEENDAM - - The final version
of Holland America's S-class ships,
VEENDAM is a medium sized ship with a
very sophisticated feel.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
CARNIVAL MIRACLE
Consistently rated highly by passengers and crew,
CARNIVAL MIRACLE is a floating wonderland.
CRYSTAL SYMPHONY -
One of the few large ships in the luxury
category, CRYSTAL SYMPHONY is
well-respected throughout the cruise
industry.
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL
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NORWEGIAN DAWN - -
A very popular cruise ship with an
exceptional art collection and nice
appointments and facilities.
CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION -
The fourth and final ship in Celebrity's Millennium class,
CONSTELLATION offers refined elegance in a
state-of-the-art ship.
NORWEGIAN GEM
NCL's newest ships combines sex appeal with
sophistication.
CARNIVAL GLORY
One of the newest and largest ships in the
Carnival Cruise Lines Fleet
CARNIVAL DESTINY
The first cruise ship to break the 100,000 gross ton
mark, DESTINY is a milestone in cruising.