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  • 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
  • Mário Ferreira, chairman and founder of Mystic Invest Holding, presents renderings of Atlas Adventurer at New York’s Explorers Club on January 20, 2026. Credit: Monte Mathews.
    Mário Ferreira, chairman and founder of Mystic Invest Holding, presents renderings of Atlas Adventurer at New York’s Explorers Club on January 20, 2026. Credit: Monte Mathews.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Holland America's Eurodam spotted in Juneau, Alaska. Photo courtesy: @JoesDaily
    Holland America’s Eurodam spotted in Juneau, Alaska. Photo courtesy: @JoesDaily
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ovation of the Seas spotted in Cabo San Lucas
    Ovation of the Seas spotted in Cabo San Lucas. Photo courtesy of @JoesDaily
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.

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