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.

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.

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 lights up the evening at Berth 93 in Los Angeles Harbor during her 2006 World Cruise. Her illuminated decks and distinctive funnel stand against the dark sky, capturing the presence of an ocean liner whose voyages connected generations of travelers with the traditions of life at sea. This photograph shows QE2 still in active service, more than three decades after her maiden crossing and less than three years before her retirement.

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.

In April 2002, the Elation (Carnival Cruise Line) offered passengers an enchanting voyage along the Mexican Riviera, featuring the picturesque ports of Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.

We sailed aboard Royal Caribbean’s Viking Serenade on a three-day cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada in January 2001. These photographs show the ship docked in Ensenada during our visit, capturing a familiar part of Southern California cruising before she left Royal Caribbean’s fleet the following year.

Our cruise aboard Viking Serenade (Royal Caribbean International) brought us to Ensenada, Baja California, in March 2000. This photograph shows the ship docked during our visit, when she was a familiar part of Royal Caribbean’s short-cruise service from Los Angeles.

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.