Oasis of the Seas

 

Oasis of the Seas is a cruise ship that displaced the MS Independence of the Seas as the world's largest passenger vessel, carrying 5,400 passengers.
 

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Queen Mary 2

 

Queen Mary 2 is the largest, longest, tallest and widest passenger ship ever built. Comparable to a structure as tall as a 21-story building, she is over four city blocks in length and over a hundred feet longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall.
 

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Carnival Pride

The Carnival Pride is the largest size ship able to pass through the Panama Canal. It carries up to 2,680 passengers in 1,062 staterooms. Eighty percent of the staterooms have ocean views and eighty percent of those have private balconies. 

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Norwegian Pearl

 

Free-style cruising from NCL.  The first attempt of the ship's passage under a power line on the Ems River in Germany was the source for the well-known massive power outage that affected first Germany and then all of Europe on late November 4th, 2006.
 

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Norwegian Epic

 

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Freedom of the Seas

The world's largest passenger vessel features the first-ever onboard surf park at sea; cantilevered whirlpools that extend 12 feet beyond the sides of the ship; the H²O Zone waterpark, complete with interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall; largest rock-climbing wall.  Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones will also be available, as well as flat-screen TVs in every stateroom.   

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Voyager of the Seas

Voyager of the Seas, launched in 1999, is the first of five Voyager-class cruise ships from Royal Caribbean International. It can handle up to 3,114 guests, and is one of the largest passenger ships in the world; currently, only Queen Mary 2 and Royal Caribbean International's Freedom of the Seas are larger.  The ship measures is 1020' long overall and a waterline beam of 127' and a maximum width of 156'. 
 

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Sovereign of the Seas
 

The first of the new mega-ships of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, having a quite elegant exterior, with its stern being  similar to the stern of the magnificent Normandie.
 

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Grand Princess

Grand Princess is a large cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises.  She was the largest and most expensive ship ever built at the time in 1998.  Grand Princess was the setting for a task in the second series of the UK version of the reality TV show The Apprentice.  

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Sapphire Princess

The Sapphire Princess is a cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises which entered service in 2004. It is one of the world's largest cruise ships, with a capacity of approximately 2670 passengers.  The ship was christened on June 10, 2004 in Seattle; it was the first cruise ship ever to be christened in that port.  Commissioned model and not for sale.  Will be completed in Summer 2012.
 

TSS Fairstar

 

On 19 May 1964 the Fairstar left Southampton with a full complement of passengers, mostly migrants, on her maiden voyage to Sydney, Australia.  Fairstar then began cruising as a permanent cruise ship from Australia in December 1974.
 

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Queen Mary
 

QM broke record in August 1936, crossing the Atlantic in just 4 days to win back the 'Blue Riband' from the Normandie.  During wartime, she transported Winston Churchill three times to conferences.  Queen Mary now stays in Long Beach, California, after completing 1,001 crossings of the Atlantic! 
 

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Queen Elizabeth 2
 

The Queen Elizabeth 2, often called "the QE2", was the flagship of the Cunard Line from 1969 until she was succeeded by  Queen Mary 2 in 2004.  The QE2 was considered the last of the great transatlantic ocean liners.  She served almost 40 years as the Cunard flagship and traveled all over the world.

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Queen Elizabeth
 

The history and profile of the RMS Queen Elizabeth is one of distinction and worthy of special recognition. For the Cunard Line, the ship provided the final say in their conquest of the North Atlantic. The epitome of ocean liner travel from her inaugural voyage to fateful retirement, RMS Queen Elizabeth played out a fascinating and colorful role in the history of the Twentieth Century.

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SS Normandie

 
 

Normandie was the epitome of luxury ocean liners.  She was the fastest, the sleekest, and the most artfully decorated. But her first distinction was that she was the first to exceed 1,000 feet in length. On her maiden voyage, she captured the blue riband and broke the Atlantic speed record thus winning the Hale's Trophy from the Italian's Rex.
 

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SS Liberte

 

Renamed Liberte, the former North German Lloyd flagship flied the French flag.  In the days preceding the war, Europa had represented Germany as one of the fastest ships on the North Atlantic, having captured the Blue Riband from the Bremem in 1931 with a record crossing of 27.91 knots.  As Liberte, she found her place as a flagship successor of the Normandie. 
 

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SS France


 

As The France she was the last of the great French transatlantic Ocean Liners and the longest ever made (until Queen Mary 2) until she was laid up from 1974 until 1979.

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SS Norway

 

The SS Norway is one of the most famous cruise ships afloat.   Her cabin system was very unique: Different cabins reflected the fashion of the 60's, 70's, 80's or the 90's! For example, your cabin might have contemporary decorations and a picture window, while some in the same class will only have a porthole and not reflect the current fashion in decor.
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SS Bremen

 

The German ship Bremen was notable for her low streamlined profile and a modern approach to her design.  The  Bremen sparked the building of the large (and very expensive) express liners of the 1930s. Departing Bremer haven for New York City on July 16th, 1929, she arrived four days, 17 hours, and 42 minutes later, capturing the Blue Riband from the Mauretania. 

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SS Europa

 

The Bremen's sister ship Europa made her maiden voyage to New York on 19 March 1930 taking the westbound Blue Riband from the SS Bremen with the average speed of 27.91 knots and a crossing time of 4 days, 17 hours and 6 minutes. 

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TS Bremen 5
(SS Pasteur)

 

North German Lloyd acquired SS Pasteur from the French and renamed it TS Bremen in 1957 and refitted her comprehensively. One very noticeable change was the new drop-shaped funnel. To enhance comfort, two 4,50 m Stabilizers were fitted. In 1960, Bremen could carry approximately 14,000 passengers between Europe and the USA. The bulbous bow was added after she had another refit in 1965-1966. In September 1971, TS Bremen made her final voyage from Bremen to New York for Hapag-Lloyd.
 

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SS America

 

SS America possessed strikingly handsome lines.  She presented a sleek and most dynamic appearance as her tall prow was severely flared and had a slight 'clipper' rake.
 

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SS United States
 

SS United States is one of the world's greatest maritime achievements. She smashed all Atlantic speed records on her maiden voyage in 1952.  Though no longer in service, SS United States remains a proud icon of American ingenuity and naval engineering.  To this day, her record-breaking crossings  have yet to be broken by another ocean liner.
 

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SS Independence

SS Constitution and her sister SS Independence were two of the world's most famous, popular and innovative ocean liners. They were symbols of the might and ingenuity of American maritime design and construction: big, fast, comfortable.  Being the biggest liners built in the USA in a decade, SS Constitution was ranked for a time as the fastest merchant ship under the Stars & Stripes.  SS Independence was the last US-built ship to sail under the American flag.
 

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SS Constitution

SS Constitution and her sister SS Independence were two of the world's most famous, popular and innovative ocean liners. They were symbols of the might and ingenuity of American maritime design and construction: big, fast, comfortable.  Being the biggest liners built in the USA in a decade, SS Constitution was ranked for a time as the fastest merchant ship under the Stars & Stripes.  SS Independence was the last US-built ship to sail under the American flag.
 

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SS Rex
 

The Rex was the only Italian ocean liner to ever win the Blue Riband and one of the best looking cruise ships to ever wear the colors of the Italian Line and makes a beautiful ocean liner Model.  Rex's half-ton bronze bell stood in the foyer of the Italian Line's head office in Genoa.
 

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SS Rotterdam

The Rotterdam was the last great Dutch "ship of state", employing the finest artisans from Holland in her construction and fitting out process. With a career spanning forty years, she was also one of the most successful passenger ships of all time.  She sailed from 1959 until her final retirement in the fall of 2000.
 

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SS Michelangelo

Michelangelo was distinguished by two unusual features: her graceful hull and unique funnels. Research aimed at ensuring smoke and grit fell clear of the decks led to this peculiar funnel shape. Narrow funnels with lids were found to be most effective whilst the surrounding trestlework gave the shape of conventional funnels.
 

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SS Australis

 

After serving for 24 years, SS America was sold to the Greek-owned Chandris Group in 1964 and renamed Australis. The Australis was popular as a cruise ship in Europe and out of Australia and New Zealand, although her primary purpose was the transfer of immigrants.  

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Nieuw Amsterdam
 

In an era of undisguised luxury and leviathans, the Nieuw Amsterdam stands out as a ship of untarnished stature. By all accounts, the Nieuw Amsterdam took cruise ship interior decor to a new plateau. Designed to be the gem of the Dutch fleet, the accommodations and interior appointments were the finest afloat.
 

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RMS Titanic
 

The Titanic was an unabashed celebration of opulence and technological wizardry. On her maiden voyage, she attracted an impressive roster of internationally known names.  Her 329 first-class passengers had an aggregate wealth exceeding $500 million!
 

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RMS Mauretania

 

RMS Mauretania was launched on September 20, 1906, to become the largest. On her maiden voyage in November 1907, she captured the record for the fastest eastbound crossing of the Atlantic. In September, 1909, she captured the Blue Riband for the fastest westbound crossing - a record that was to stand for more than 20 years. Her record was broken by the German ocean liner Bremen in 1929.   
 

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RMS Lusitania

Lusitania held the Blue Riband a number of times, notably in 1907.  The ship was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-20 on May 7, 1915, on her 202nd crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. The incident played a role in the United States' entry into World War I on April 17, 1917.
 

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 Aquitania

Perhaps no other ship in the history of the Cunard Line was so revered as was the RMS Aquitania. With a long and illustrious career – spanning the two World Wars – Aquitania was the longest serving ship in the Cunard fleet and was a favorite among transatlantic passengers. Her exquisite and tastefully executed interiors earned Aquitania the title “ship beautiful.”
 

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Pacific Princess
(The Love Boat) 

Pacific Princess was original built in 1971 by Nordseewerke, Emden, Germany as Sea Venture for Flagship Cruises.  Between 1975 and 2002 she sailed for Princess Cruises as Pacific Princess, famous for appearing in the romantic sitcom The Love Boat.
 

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Great Eastern

Great Eastern was a monster for its time,  six times larger than any ship ever built before.  Great Eastern is perhaps best remembered as the ship that laid the first transatlantic telegraph cable.  It was the only ship large enough to carry the length of cable required. The cable linking America with Europe was put in place in September, 1866. 
      

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HMY Britannia

Britannia was launched by Queen Elizabeth II on 16 April 1953 and commissioned on 11 January 1954. During her career as Royal Yacht, she conveyed the Queen, other members of the Royal Family, and various dignitaries on 696 foreign visits and 272 visits in British waters. Prince Charles and Princess Diana took a honeymoon cruise aboard Britannia in 1981.
 

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Reina del Mar

Reina del Mar was the last passenger ship built for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company and their South American service. At the time she was the largest, fastest and only fully air-conditioned passenger liner operating a regular service between the UK, France, Spain and the west coast of South America via the Panama Canal.
 

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Hamburg II

Hamburg America Line.   Launched in November 14, 1925.   645 feet long,  22,117 gross, 20 knots.  March. 7, 1945 sunk by mine off Sassnitz.  Refloated by Russians in 1950 and renamed "Yuri Dolgorukij".

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Canopic

Canopic was originally built in 1990 as Commonwealth for the Dominion Line.  In 1903 Commonwealth was sold to the White Star Line and renamed Canopic.  The Canopic made her first White Star Line voyage on January 14, 1903 on the Liverpool to Boston service.
 

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Poseidon

 

A beautiful ship featured in a great recent movie. 
 

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Nieuw Amsterdam
48" long

 

MS Nieuw Amsterdam is a Signature class cruise ship for Holland America Line.  She is the the second largest Holland America ship to date.  Eighty-six percent of the cabins are on the outside, and 67 percent have balconies.  Custom model and not for sale.  Expected completion date: Summer 2012.  Sign up for updates: Wish list
 

Crown of Scandinavia
48" long

 

MS Crown of Scandinavia is a cruise ferry operated by DFDS Seaways on a route connecting Copenhagen, Denmark to Oslo, Norway. The ship was built in 1994 by Brodogradilište Split in Croatia.  Custom model and not for sale.  Expected completion date: Winter 2012.  Sign up for updates: Wish list
 

TSS Mardi Gras
36" long

 

Mardi Gras was an ocean liner formerly named Empress of Canada.  She was purchased by Carnival Line whom she served from 1972 to 1993.  Custom model and not for sale.  Expected completion date: Winter 2012.  Sign up for updates: Wish list 
 

The following section contains the ships of which Model Ship Master has very good information for model building.  If you are interested in commissioning a model, please click on this link:  http://modelshipmaster.com/custom/index.htm
 

Queen of Bermuda

 

The 22,500-ton Queen of Bermuda was one of the great liners of the 1930's. She added great luxury to the Bermuda cruise trade. Along with splendid public rooms, a large main restaurant, an indoor pool and spacious sports and sun decks, she boasted a great novelty for that era: every cabin had a private bathroom.  The ideal honeymoon cruise was dubbed the "honeymoon ships." Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Andrea Doria

Named for the famed Italian admiral, Andrea Doria was the fastest, largest, and most luxurious ship in the Italian fleet.  The most modern vessel on the Atlantic Route also sported an extraordinary array of original art work. With eleven water-tight compartments and a double hull, Andrea Doria was also the safest.  Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

RMS Oceanic 1897
 

Known as "Queen of the Ocean," Oceanic was perhaps the most distinguished name White Star assigned to any of its ships. Not only was Oceanic the formal name of the company that ran the White Star Line, but also the first Oceanic was one of the greatest White Star liners. Her innovative design set new standards for ocean travel.  Oceanic was the first ship to exceed the legendary Great Eastern in length and was the largest ship in the world until 1901.  At 17,272 gross tons, she cost one million pounds sterling, and even with the use of the most modern labor saving devices still required 1,500 shipwrights to complete. "Nothing but the very finest", was Ismay’s policy toward this new venture.  At a comfortable speed of 12 knots, the Oceanic was capable of circumnavigating the globe without refueling, accommodating over 2,000 passengers and 349 crew.  She was launched in January 1899 and made her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on September 6th. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Berengaria

Between 1920 and the entry into service of the Queen Mary in 1936, the Berengaria was the pride of the Cunard fleet.  Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

 Mauretania II

Launched in 1938, Mauretania II was the largest ship built in England up to that time, and the first ship built for Cunard-White Star. She made her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on 17 June 1939. Converted into a troopship at Sydney in 1940, Mauretania remained in that service through the end of the war, traveling 540,000 miles and carrying over 350,000 troops. After being refitted, she returned to Cunard-White Star service in 1947.  Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Empress of Britain
 

The Empress of Britain was an ocean liner owned by Canadian Pacific Steamship Company. In her time, she was the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship to sail between England and Canada. She was torpedoed on 28 October 1940 by U-32 and sank. At 42,348 gross tons, she was the largest ship sunk by a U-boat, and the largest liner lost, during the Second World War. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Vaterland

Vaterland was Germany's answer to Great Britain's White Star Line of Olympic class steamers.  Built in 1913, Vaterland was the largest liner afloat, 950' long.  Her luxurious interior included a gymnasium and pool complex, several shops, and even a bank.   In 1917, she was seized by the US as the US entered the war.  When she sailed again, she would be an American troopship with a new name--the Leviathan.
 

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Ile De France
 

The SS Ile de France was the first major ocean liner built after the conclusion of World War I and was the first liner ever decorated with the Art Deco designs. She was considered the most beautifully decorated ship built by the French Line. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Leoardo Da Vinci

The design of the Leonardo da Vinci was based upon the Andrea Doria, but the improvements were many. For example, the after deck area had been freed from cargo cranes and such, leaving an unobstructed lido area with six swimming pools. The pool reserved for the first class passengers was heated with infrared rays. The private plumbing had been increased up to eighty per cent in tourist class. Added to all this, the ship’s machinery could be easily converted into nuclear power.  The Leonardo da Vinci was indeed a ship of a new time. The Italia Line finally felt that the wounds after the Andrea Doria-disaster were healing. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

SS Catalina
 

The SS Catalina, also known as The Great White Steamer, is a 301-foot steamship built in 1924 that provided passenger service on the 26-mile passage between Los Angeles and Santa Catalina Island from 1924 to 1975.  She carried more passengers than any other vessel anywhere.  When served as a troop ship during World War II, SS Catalina transported more than 800,000 soldiers, more than any other army transport throughout the war.  Retired in 1975 and place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Catalina is registered as a California State Historical Landmark and City of Los Angeles' Cultural Monument. In January 2009 the ship as announced being cut for scrap. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

SS Maasdam
 

The Maasdam was in service for the Holland America Line from 1952 - 1968 after which the ship was sold to the Gdynia-America Line. She was handed over on 8th October 1968 at the yard Wilton-Feyenoord in Rotterdam and renamed "Stefan Batory". Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

SS Israel

 

SS Israel was the first large ship built for ZIM. She was built in 1955 by the Deutsche Werft in Hamburg, under the Reparation Payments Agreement.  SS Israel had four holds with a capacity of 4,000 weight tons including refrigerated space. In addition she had a drive in garage for up to 30 cars.  SS Israel's primary purpose was to bring Jews back to their ancient homeland. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

SS Jerusalem

 

SS Jerusalem was designed for the Mediterranean service.   Décor was essentially Israeli in style. Special features included a Cinema, Art Gallery, one of the first on a liner, and a Synagogue. SS Jerusalem operated the Haifa, Genoa, Marseilles, Naples, Haifa service, with occasional calls at Limassol .Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

MSC Orchestra

MSC Orchestra offers a perfect and unique blend of design, comfort and safety. With its airy open spaces, it is easily the most congenial cruise ship in Italy. A new jewel rides the seas: 18 decks, a fitness/relaxation area, a jogging track, a sauna, Turkish bath, swimming pools, jacuzzis, restaurants, pizzerias, theatres, nightclubs, shopping areas and a mini club, an abundance of space and services, meeting your every need and desire.  Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Crystal Symphony

Crystal Symphony is a cruise ship for Crystal Cruises and was built in 1995. Onboard amenities include grand lounges, a full-service fitness untitled.jpg facility, a casino, Feng Shui-inspired spa, two pools, Jacuzzi, and award-winning cuisine. She measures 781 feet long and 99 feet wide. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas is a cruise ship that is owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She is a gas-turbine vessel, the first built for Royal Caribbean. This system produces higher efficient speeds than other cruise ships, and emissions to the air are much lower than cruise ships powered by diesel engines. She is the first cruise ship to feature pool tables that are stabilized by a computer-controlled gyroscope. They adjust with the motion of the ship to keep the table-top level with the horizon. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Vision of the Seas

The first Royal Caribbean ships to offer private balconies in a number of categories, Vision of the Seas has acres of glass skylights that allow sunlight to flood in and windows that offer wide sea vistas. The soaring central atrium at the heart of each ship is anchored by champagne bars and fills with music after dark.  Her Maiden Voyage was on May 2, 1998.  As of 2006 she operates along the west coast of the North America, sailing to Alaska and the west coasts of Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

MS Europa

Europa is the flagship of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the glittering prize that celebrates its fifth glorious birthday in 2004, and the only ship in the world to achieve a Five-Stars-Plus rating. Europa, the first "all-suites" cruise ship, provides its 408 passengers, by far, with the largest amount of space on any cruise ship. Every suite has an unobstructed view of the sea, a spacious living and bedroom area, a luxurious bathroom, and a minibar. With a length of 236 ½ yards and a width of 28 ½ yards,  the ship can dock at smaller ports or anchor off remote beaches. Inflatable boats take a few passengers at a time into out-of-the-way areas to experience the spectacular  natural beauty.  Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

 Holiday

Carnival Cruise Lines. New York excitement. Old West charm. The promenade of the Holiday is as bright as Broadway with a fiber-optics ceiling, taxi-schemed seating and lighted theater marquees. The popular Bus Stop is a great place to meet new friends before you transfer to the Gaming Club Casino, the Tahiti Lounge or the late-night Rflections Dance Club. The new frontier of virtual reality games is right next door in Cyber City. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Millennium

Celebrity Cruises' Millennium, Infinity, Summit and Constellation, all weighing at 91,000 tons and carrying up to 2,500 passengers. This newest group of ships carry through the company's art and culinary visions while also achieving firsts in their own right, from all-glass elevator banks to spa cafes to new alternative restaurants that pay homage to history's great ocean liners. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Ocean Princess

Home to the line’s newest "floating art gallery," with a collection valued at US$ 3 million. Like her sister ships, Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and Sea Princess, Ocean Princess features a dramatic display of artwork, ranging from monumental sculptures and murals to stained glass and custom tile. These eye-catching works demonstrate Princess’ dedication to creating an exceptional shipboard environment.  Length: 857 ft. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

Royal Viking Star


 

The first vessel of Royal Viking Line which incorporated new ideas into the construction. After studying some 40 liners and cruise ships then in service, the lines owners were most impressed with Oceanic and Queen Elizabeth 2. Of the two it is clearly the Cunard ship which has had the greater influence on this ship.  At approximately one-third the tonnage and passenger capacity of QE2, the whole scheme is rendered on a proportionately smaller and thus more intimate scale. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

MS Amsterdam

As a flagship of our five-star fleet the Amsterdam is a standard bearer for the line - the very best of the best. Everywhere, discover elegant signature differences. The private Neptune Lounge, reserved for the exclusive use of guests staying in Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah Suites. And from stem to stern, elegant art and antiques fill the ship - over $2 million worth, including the ornate Astrolabe clock tower and carillon in the atrium. The 780' long ship can accommodate 1653 guests. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

RMS Britannia

 

Britannia was the first purpose-built transatlantic mail and passenger steamer.  She was built for Samuel Cunard's British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, later known as the Cunard Line.  She made her maiden voyage from Liverpool to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Boston, USA, in July 1840.  Britannia benefited from the fact that it was not directly competing with the larger and faster 'Great Western' on the New York route. In 1849 'Britannia' was sold to become the flagship of the Navy of the North German Confederation, which renamed her 'Barbarossa'. She later saw service in the Prussian Navy and the Imperial German Navy, before eventually being broken up at Kiel in about 1880. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.
 

SS Oceanic 1871

Oceanic was the pioneer and 'name ship' of the White Star Line.  She is generally considered to have been the forerunner of the modern luxury liner, making all previous North Atlantic liners obsolete. The usual narrow deckhouses and high, solid bulwarks were replaced by an iron promenade deck with open railings. Even more revolutionary was the fact that the first class dining saloon and cabins were transferred from their old-established positions aft to amidships. Here there was less movement and less vibration from the propeller. Cabins and portholes were much larger than usual. The overall effect was a light and airy appearance, new to steamship accommodation. Oceanic sailed on her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on 2 March 1871. Her avant-garde appearance created a sensation in both ports. Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.

Paddle Steamer Sirius
 

Sirius was the first ship ever to cross the Atlantic under continuous steam power.  In April 1938, the 700-ton Sirius sailed the Atlantic with 40 passengers on board.  She arrive at Sandy Rock, New Jersey, after the voyage of just over 18 days.  Detained by a storm at sea that consumed her entire store of coal, the crew had to break up some of the ship's internal fittings and furniture for fuel.  The Sirius's achievement marked the beginning of regular transatlantic steamship service, heralding the era of the ocean liner.   Sign up for updates: Wish list or have it faster: commission it.

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