Rotterdam docked beside a mountainous Norwegian coastline under a blue sky.

Bow of the SS Rotterdam moored at port beneath scattered clouds.

Queen Mary 2’s red-and-black funnel rising above the white deck structure.

Queen Mary 2 sailing in Scotland’s Firth of Forth.

Volendam sailing past mountains with “WE ♥ ALASKA” displayed on her bow.

Stern of Queen Mary 2 with steep green cliffs in the background.

Red lifeboat and white railings on Queen Elizabeth 2’s deck overlooking the sea.

Carnival Elation’s bow in Mexico, with her name visible against a blue sky.

Queen Elizabeth 2’s illuminated funnel and upper decks as she approaches New York before dawn.

Crown Princess sailing past Vancouver’s skyline and snow-capped mountains.

Tables and chairs on Queen Elizabeth 2’s aft deck overlooking her wake.

Queen Mary 2’s open deck, white railings, and red-and-black funnel beneath a blue sky.

Queen Elizabeth’s Art Deco grand staircase and illuminated map.

Queen Elizabeth docked at a pier in Ketchikan, her dark hull reflected in the water.

Passengers walking along Queen Elizabeth 2’s deck beneath her red-and-black funnel.

Tables set for dining in Queen Mary 2’s Britannia Dining Room.

Marco Polo anchored along a steep, green coastline near Ålesund, Norway.

Close view of Queen Elizabeth’s bow and name at the pier.

Vintage Cunard Line embarkation booklet for Queen Mary

Monarch of the Seas leaving Los Angeles Harbor.

Queen Mary 2’s bow and upper decks beneath a partly cloudy sky in Norway.

Navigator of the Seas leaving Los Angeles Harbor.

Queen Elizabeth docked beside a pier in Ketchikan, Alaska, viewed across calm harbor water.

Queen Elizabeth leaving Los Angeles Harbor at night, her lights reflected in the water.

Queen Mary 2 docked in Brooklyn, New York, beneath dramatic clouds.

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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.

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.

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ICON OF THE SEAS

Just before sunrise on April 4, 2026, the illuminated Icon of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International) dominated the scene at PortMiami. The massive ship was preparing for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise later that afternoon, with calls at Costa Maya, Roatán, Cozumel, and Perfect Day at CocoCay before returning to Miami.

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ICON OF THE SEAS