100 Years of Cruise Ships in Colour

100 Years of Cruise Ships in Colour presents a striking visual history of ocean travel, charting the evolution of cruising from the 1920s to the present day.

Across 150 richly coloured photographs, maritime historian William H. Miller captures a century of cruising – from the elegant seasonal liners of the interwar years to the modern giants of today’s global cruise industry. The collection features early favourites such as Franconia, Reliance, Nieuw Amsterdam and Normandie, alongside post-war icons including Caronia, Queen of Bermuda, Reina Del Mar and Queen Elizabeth 2. It concludes with the twenty-first-century fleet, from Queen Mary 2 to Allure of the Seas and Viking Star.

Through each decade, Miller illustrates how ships transformed from simple passenger liners into floating resorts – symbols of comfort, leisure and adventure on the high seas.

About the Author

William H. Miller, known as ‘Mr Ocean Liner’, has written over 100 books on maritime history. A renowned authority on ocean travel, he lectures extensively and publishes his respected Millergram (Ocean Liner News). When not at sea, he resides in New Jersey.