Early on the morning of April 4, 2026, the Norwegian Encore (Norwegian Cruise Line) was docked at PortMiami during her season of Caribbean cruises from Miami. Entering service in 2019 as the fourth and final ship of the Breakaway Plus Class, Norwegian Encore is one of the largest ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet.

On December 14, 2025, the Queen Anne (Cunard) was in Southampton, United Kingdom, following an overnight voyage from Hamburg. Introduced in 2024 as Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne combines the line’s traditional ocean liner influences with a new generation of design and passenger spaces.

Early on the morning of April 4, 2026, the Carnival Sunrise (Carnival Cruise Line) was docked at PortMiami before departing later that day for a five-night cruise to the Bahamas. Originally entering service as Carnival Triumph in 1999, the ship was extensively rebuilt and renamed Carnival Sunrise in 2019.

On August 29, 2026, the Seven Seas Navigator (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) was in Civitavecchia, Italy, during a nine-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona. Entering service in 1999, the intimate luxury ship was photographed during her final season with Regent after more than 25 years with the cruise line.

On August 22, 2026, the Celestyal Journey (Celestyal Cruises) was in Piraeus, Greece, during her summer season in the Mediterranean. Originally entering service as Holland America Line’s Ryndam in 1994, the ship has sailed under several names and operators during a career spanning more than three decades.

On August 22, 2026, the Sun Princess (Princess Cruises) was in Piraeus, Greece, at the beginning of a Mediterranean cruise from Athens. Introduced in 2024 as the first of Princess Cruises’ new Sphere Class, the ship is easily recognized by the large glass Sphere built into the sides of her superstructure.

In the early morning hours of April 4, 2026, the MSC World America (MSC Cruises) was docked at PortMiami before sunrise. With the ship fully illuminated against the dark morning sky, it was a great opportunity to see one of MSC Cruises’ newest and largest ships before the start of another day in Miami.

On August 29, 2026, the Mein Schiff Flow (TUI Cruises) was in Civitavecchia, Italy, during her first season of service. Delivered just a few months earlier, the new InTUItion-class ship was an especially interesting sight so early in her career.

The Freewinds made for an interesting sight in Oranjestad, Aruba, on April 1, 2026. Originally entering service as the Bohème in 1968, the ship has spent decades sailing the Caribbean and is one of the oldest passenger ships still in active service.

On June 6, 2026, the Carnival Panorama (Carnival Cruise Line) was docked in Long Beach, California, preparing for another cruise to Mexico. The Vista-class ship has been a regular visitor to the port since beginning service from Long Beach in 2019.

My very first cruise was a seven-day Caribbean voyage aboard Song of Norway (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line), sailing round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Though I only have a few photos from that trip, the memories remain vivid—standing on deck while skeet shooting at sea and posing in front of the ship while visiting St. Maarten. It was the experience that began my lifelong fascination with ships and ocean travel.

On September 30, 2025, the Queen Elizabeth (Cunard Line) made a graceful evening departure from Los Angeles Harbor, her illuminated decks shimmering against the twilight sky. As she sailed astern into the Pacific, the ship’s elegant profile and distinctive Cunard design reflected the timeless sophistication and grandeur that have defined the line for over a century.

On July 30, 1993, the Southward (Norwegian Cruise Line) set sail on a 3-day Baja Cruise from Los Angeles, visiting Catalina Island and Ensenada, offering passengers a fun and relaxing getaway along the Pacific coast.

In March 1990, the Azure Seas (Admiral Cruises), formerly known as the Southern Cross, sailed from Los Angeles to Ensenada, offering passengers a short yet memorable getaway along the Mexican Riviera.

Embarking on an iconic eastbound transatlantic crossing aboard the Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line’s flagship, was a journey of timeless elegance and maritime tradition. From December 3 to December 10, 2024, we sailed from New York to Southampton, experiencing the grandeur and sophistication of the world’s only true ocean liner. The voyage offered seven days of unparalleled luxury, featuring exquisite dining, enriching lectures, world-class entertainment, and the serene rhythm of the open Atlantic.

On May 11, 2025, the Sapphire Princess (Princess Cruises) was docked in San Diego, California, radiating elegance as she prepared for her next voyage. This Grand-class cruise ship—renowned for her spacious design, luxurious amenities, and refined ambiance—offers an exceptional cruising experience.

On July 18, 2025, the Carnival Radiance was docked at Long Beach Harbor, ready to welcome guests for its next fun-filled adventure to Mexico.

Embark on a journey through Norway’s breathtaking fjords and charming coastal towns aboard the Rotterdam, a Pinnacle-class ship operated by Holland America Line. This 7-day cruise, sailing from July 27 to August 3, 2024, combined luxurious onboard amenities with scenic highlights like Nordfjordeid, Molde, Geiranger, and Bergen.

On November 19, 2024, the National Geographic Venture, a state-of-the-art expedition ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions, was docked at Mare Island in Vallejo, California. Designed for exploration, this modern vessel is purpose-built to navigate remote and pristine destinations, offering passengers an intimate and immersive experience with the natural world.

On July 26, 2024, the SS Rotterdam, also known as "The Grande Dame", a historic ocean liner and former flagship of Holland America Line, docked as a floating hotel and museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.