Welcome to Ocean Liner Photography, a collection of photographs by Sean Glumace celebrating the beauty, history, and character of ships around the world. From classic ocean liners and modern cruise ships to river vessels and maritime ephemera, these galleries offer a closer look at the ships and the places they’ve visited.
Whether you’re a maritime enthusiast, a seasoned traveler, or simply drawn to the sight of a ship in port, there’s plenty to explore. Select a ship below or browse the collections to discover photographs from ports, voyages, and memorable moments at sea.
Explore the Ship Galleries
Ships We Have Traveled On | Ocean Liners | Cruise Ships | River Cruises | Commercial Ships | Ephemera
AIDA | Admiral | Cunard | Carnival | Celebrity | Celestyal | Color Line | DFDS | Havila | Holland America | Lindblad Expeditions | MSC | National Geographic | Norwegian | Orient | Princess | Regent Seven Seas | Royal Caribbean | Silversea | TUI | Viking
RMS QUEEN MARY 2
On July 15, 2004, the serene waters of Geirangerfjord in Norway served as a magnificent setting for the RMS Queen Mary 2 (Cunard Line). This majestic liner, surrounded by the towering cliffs and lush greenery of Geiranger, was captured in a series of photographs showcasing the dramatic scale of the fjords and the elegance of the ship.
CARNIVAL PARADISE
On August 31, 2007, the Carnival Paradise (Carnival Cruise Line) was docked in Long Beach, California, preparing to depart on a three-day cruise to Ensenada, Mexico. The Fantasy-class ship had been based in Long Beach since 2004, operating Carnival’s year-round short cruises to Baja California and Catalina Island.
CARNIVAL SPLENDOR
On August 22, 2010, the Carnival Splendor (Carnival Cruise Line) was captured in the early morning light just outside Long Beach Harbor, CA, as it returned from a vibrant cruise to Mexico.
MONARCH OF THE SEAS
On April 14, 2006, the Monarch of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) was captured leaving Los Angeles Harbor, embarking on another voyage under a blanket of overcast skies.
VISION OF THE SEAS
On April 9, 2006, the Vision of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International) made its majestic departure from Los Angeles Harbor. The scene was set against a clear blue sky, capturing the vessel as it embarked on its voyage.
RMS QUEEN MARY 2
In a historic maritime event, the RMS Queen Mary 2 (Cunard Line) met its illustrious predecessor, the RMS Queen Mary (Cunard Line), for the first time in Long Beach harbor on February 23, 2006. This "Royal Rendezvous" marked a special moment in the annals of ocean travel, celebrated by thousands of spectators.
QUEEN ELIZABETH 2
On the evening of January 23, 2006, the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) (Cunard Line) was captured in a stunning photograph during her annual world cruise, as she is docked in the port of Los Angeles.
MARCO POLO
On July 15, 2004, the Marco Polo (Orient Line) graced the majestic Geirangerfjord and the town of Geiranger, Norway, providing a picturesque scene captured from the deck of the Queen Mary 2.
RMS QUEEN MARY 2
These photos were captured on July 13, 2004, during the RMS Queen Mary 2’s (Cunard Line) inaugural 11-day cruise to Northern Europe. This remarkable journey included a stop in the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, marking the ship's first-ever visit to all the ports on this route.
VIKING SERENADE
In January 2001, we sailed on a 3-day cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada aboard the Viking Serenade (Royal Caribbean), a vessel renowned for its long history and transformative journeys across different cruise lines.
VIKING SERENADE
In the year 2000, the Viking Serenade (Royal Caribbean), a vessel renowned for its long history and transformative journeys across different cruise lines, was captured docked in the port of Ensenada, Baja California.
QUEEN ELIZABETH 2
In April 1999, the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) (Cunard Line) celebrated her 30th anniversary transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York City, marking not just a significant milestone in her service but also commemorating our own honeymoon returning from Europe.