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  • Crystal Serenity rings in 2020 with balloons, confetti and a packed atrium celebration. Photo: Gerry Barker
    Crystal Serenity rings in 2020 with balloons, confetti and a packed atrium celebration. Photo: Gerry Barker
  • A troop of green vervet monkeys crosses the golf course at Four Seasons Resort Nevis. Photo: Joe’s Daily
    A troop of green vervet monkeys crosses the golf course at Four Seasons Resort Nevis. Photo: Joe’s Daily
  • Scenic Eclipse II showcases its sleek, yacht-like profile in port. Photo: Judi Cuervo
    Scenic Eclipse II showcases its sleek, yacht-like profile in port. Photo: Judi Cuervo
  • A palm-lined beach on Moorea looks out toward Star Breeze and the island’s lush mountain backdrop. Photo: Gerry Barker
    A palm-lined beach on Moorea looks out toward Star Breeze and the island’s lush mountain backdrop. Photo: Gerry Barker
  • Viking Vesta docked against the mountainous backdrop of the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. Credit: Monte Mathews
    Viking Vesta docked against the mountainous backdrop of the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. Credit: Monte Mathews
  • Lynn Elmhirst and the World’s Greatest Cruises film crew capture a sunset departure from Budapest aboard Riverside Mozart. Photo: H. Liu.
    Lynn Elmhirst and the World’s Greatest Cruises film crew capture a sunset departure from Budapest aboard Riverside Mozart. Photo: H. Liu.
  • American Encore, American Cruise Lines’ newest and largest riverboat, docks in Richland, Washington, during a Columbia and Snake rivers itinerary. Photo: Gerry Barker
    American Encore, American Cruise Lines’ newest and largest riverboat, docks in Richland, Washington, during a Columbia and Snake rivers itinerary. Photo: Gerry Barker
  • B.A.P. Unión displays the Peruvian flag and a red Marca Perú sail while docked at Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami. Photo: H. Liu
    B.A.P. Unión displays the Peruvian flag and a red Marca Perú sail while docked at Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami. Photo: H. Liu
  • Author Peter Knego poses in front of Oceania Riviera at Ward Cove (Ketchikan), Alaska. Photo by Mike Masino.
    Author Peter Knego poses in front of Oceania Riviera at Ward Cove (Ketchikan), Alaska. Photo by Mike Masino.
  • Viking Jupiter towers beyond the marina in Sète, France. Photo: Monte Mathews.
    Viking Jupiter towers beyond the marina in Sète, France. Photo: Monte Mathews.
  • Cruise ships crowd the harbor at Split, Croatia, where ferries, yachts, and floating resorts compete for space along one of the Adriatic’s busiest waterfronts. Photo: Monte Mathews.
    Cruise ships crowd the harbor at Split, Croatia, where ferries, yachts, and floating resorts compete for space along one of the Adriatic’s busiest waterfronts. Photo: Monte Mathews.
  • The Marina Deck features private cabanas and a dipping pool with views of Turns 5 through 9 at the Miami Grand Prix. Photo: Ming Tappin.
    The Marina Deck features private cabanas and a dipping pool with views of Turns 5 through 9 at the Miami Grand Prix. Photo: Ming Tappin.
  • Europa 2 sits at Lisbon’s Santa Apolonia Cruise Terminal, her brilliant white exterior accented only by a single stripe in the colors of the German flag. Photo: Judi Cuervo
    Europa 2 sits at Lisbon’s Santa Apolonia Cruise Terminal, her brilliant white exterior accented only by a single stripe in the colors of the German flag. Photo: Judi Cuervo
  • American Cruise Lines’ newest coastal ship American Pioneer calls at Key West with Celebrity Reflection on Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: H. Liu.
    American Cruise Lines’ newest coastal ship American Pioneer calls at Key West with Celebrity Reflection on Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: H. Liu.
  • Milton Benjamin and an Omani guide aboard a traditional dhow in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Milton Benjamin.
    Milton Benjamin and an Omani guide aboard a traditional dhow in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Milton Benjamin.
  • American Cruise Lines’ American Pioneer docked at Mallory Square in Key West on Monday for its official christening ceremony. Photo credit: H. Liu
    American Cruise Lines’ American Pioneer docked at Mallory Square in Key West on Monday for its official christening ceremony. Photo credit: H. Liu
  • Oceania Allura docked at Nassau, The Bahamas, on December 8, 2025. Credit: Monte Mathews.
    Oceania Allura docked at Nassau, The Bahamas, on December 8, 2025. Credit: Monte Mathews.
  • The Nieuw Amsterdam alongside at Hoboken in March 1957, freshly repainted with her distinctive gray hull after a major refit. Photo: William H. Miller.
    The Nieuw Amsterdam alongside at Hoboken in March 1957, freshly repainted with her distinctive gray hull after a major refit. Photo: William H. Miller.
  • After exploring Patagonia ashore, it’s a comforting sight to see Stella Australis waiting in the fjord. Photo: Monte Mathews.
    After exploring Patagonia ashore, it’s a comforting sight to see Stella Australis waiting in the fjord. Photo: Monte Mathews.
  • Ovation of the Seas spotted in Cabo San Lucas
    Ovation of the Seas spotted in Cabo San Lucas. Photo courtesy of @JoesDaily
  • The Miami skyline reflects on calm waters of Biscayne Bay as the Miami Beach Water Taxi makes its morning crossing. Credit: H. Liu
    The Miami skyline reflects on calm waters of Biscayne Bay as the Miami Beach Water Taxi makes its morning crossing. Credit: H. Liu
  • Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was spotted off the coast during a Mediterranean sailing from August 4–11, 2024. Photo credit: @JoesDaily
    Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was spotted off the coast during a Mediterranean sailing from August 4–11, 2024. Photo credit: @JoesDaily
  • Seabourn Pursuit, the ultra-luxury expedition ship, made its inaugural U.S. arrival at PortMiami on September 29, 2023. Credit: H. Liu
    Seabourn Pursuit, the ultra-luxury expedition ship, made its inaugural U.S. arrival at PortMiami on September 29, 2023. Credit: H. Liu
  • Bill Miller visits the original Queen Mary in Long Beach during Queen Mary 2’s historic world voyage. Courtesy of the William H. Miller Collection
    Bill Miller visits the original Queen Mary in Long Beach during Queen Mary 2’s historic world voyage. Courtesy of the William H. Miller Collection
  • Panorama of the Skagway, Alaska, on August 12. Calling at the northernmost Inside Passage port are (from left to right) Holland America Konigsdam, Caribbean Princess, Royal Princess, and Celebrity Edge. Photo courtesy of Mike Cheek.
    Panorama of the Skagway, Alaska, on August 12. Calling at the northernmost Inside Passage port are (from left to right) Holland America Konigsdam, Caribbean Princess, Royal Princess, and Celebrity Edge. Photo courtesy of Mike Cheek.
  • White Pass Summit Railroad train traveling through the Alaskan mountains near Skagway. Image credit: @JoesDaily
    White Pass Summit Railroad train traveling through the Alaskan mountains near Skagway. Image credit: @JoesDaily
  • Holland America's Eurodam spotted in Juneau, Alaska. Photo courtesy: @JoesDaily
    Holland America’s Eurodam spotted in Juneau, Alaska. Photo courtesy: @JoesDaily
  • Carnival Panorama at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, April 10, 2025. Photo courtesy of Jerry and Mary Van Loo.
    Carnival Panorama at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, April 10, 2025. Photo courtesy of Jerry and Mary Van Loo.
  • Victory II at the Port of Detroit, Michigan, on May 18, 2025. Photo courtesy of Susan J. Young.
    Victory II at the Port of Detroit, Michigan, on May 18, 2025. Photo courtesy of Susan J. Young.
  • Norwegian Joy shines beneath blue skies on Seattle’s waterfront, framed by the Space Needle and a Washington State ferry, on September 19, 2025. Photo by Mike Cheek.
    Norwegian Joy shines beneath blue skies on Seattle’s waterfront, framed by the Space Needle and a Washington State ferry, on September 19, 2025. Photo by Mike Cheek.
  • At the Fjellstua Viewpoint in Alesund, with Ambience docked below on a picture-perfect autumn afternoon. Credit: Peter Knego
    At the Fjellstua Viewpoint in Alesund, with Ambience docked below on a picture-perfect autumn afternoon. Credit: Peter Knego
  • Queen Mary 2 and Viking Mars meet in Quebec City in October 2025. From the William H. Miller collection.
    Queen Mary 2 and Viking Mars meet in Quebec City in October 2025. From the William H. Miller collection.
  • The Ambience, shown at Trondheim, was designed by Italian Starchitect Renzo Piano and features a whale inspired profile. Credit Peter Knego
    The Ambience, shown at Trondheim, was designed by Italian Starchitect Renzo Piano and features a whale inspired profile. Credit Peter Knego
  • An evening departure from Budapest offers riverfront views of the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building. Photo credit: H. Liu.
    An evening departure from Budapest offers riverfront views of the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building. Photo credit: H. Liu.
  • Liverpool's iconic "Dazzle" ferry was designed by Sir Peter Blake who also designed the cover of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Photo: Judi Cuervo
    Liverpool’s iconic “Dazzle” ferry was designed by Sir Peter Blake who also designed the cover of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Photo: Judi Cuervo
  • Windstar's Star Pride alongside in Reykjavík before departing on an Iceland circumnavigation. Photo: H. Liu
    Windstar’s Star Pride alongside in Reykjavík before departing on an Iceland circumnavigation. Photo: H. Liu
  • Canada Place, Stanley Park, and Vancouver’s North Shore mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for your stay at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Photo: Ming Tappin
    Canada Place, Stanley Park, and Vancouver’s North Shore mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for your stay at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Photo: Ming Tappin
  • Passengers of World Navigator travel in a zodiac for a landing on the Antarctic Peninsula. Photo: H. Liu
    Passengers of World Navigator travel in a zodiac for a landing on the Antarctic Peninsula. Photo: H. Liu
  • Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend docked in Zadar, Croatia. Photo: Gwen Pratesi.
    Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend docked in Zadar, Croatia. Photo: Gwen Pratesi.

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