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The Bizarre History of Genting’s Global-Class Cruise Ships: From Asian Dream to Disney Adventure

In the world of cruise ships, few stories are as dramatic and unusual as that of Genting Hong Kong’s Global-class...

The Story of Cunards Unknown Queen That Would Never Be, the Q5.

In the mid-to-late 1980s, Cunard launched an ambitious project aimed at modernizing and revitalizing their fleet. Similar to the ill-fated...

Track the SS United States

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via reddit user historicalharborsyt The iconic SS United States began its final journey, leaving its dock in Philadelphia after sitting there since 1996. On Monday, February 17, Tuesday February 18, Wednesday February 19th, it will be towed down the Delaware...

Cunard’s Canceled Q3 Project: A Vision That Never Set Sail

Cunard

In the maritime world, few names carry the weight and prestige of Cunard. Known for its opulent liners and iconic...

The Final History of the m/s Tropicale [PART II]

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In our first part we cover the origins, design, and career of the Carnival Tropicale. In this post we will...

The Untold Story of the Rise of Princess Cruises

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How Stanley McDonald’s bold vision transformed a single ship into one of the world’s most recognized cruise lines, shaping the modern cruise industry along the way. Few cruise lines can trace their origin and success to one person but that...

Unbuilt Ships: The Boston and Baltimore

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At the turn of the 20th century, European giants Cunard, Hamburg-Amerika Line, and White Star dominated the transatlantic market, but...

The History of the m/s Tropicale. The Very First Ship Built For Carnival Cruise Lines. [PART I]

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Many historians consider the Tropicale to be one of the first in an era of cruise ships that set a...

[UPDATE: She’s on the Move]The History of the SS United States: America’s Greatest Ocean Liner

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UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025: On Friday February 15th, 2025, the SS United States moved for the very first time since 1996. With the assistance of several tug boats, including one that went between the ship and the pier to pry her...