Type of passenger ship
| Subject | Ocean liner |
| Category | Type of passenger ship |
| Reading time | 1 min · Intermediate |
| Key date | 2026 |
An ocean liner is a type of passenger ship that was primarily used for transportation across seas or oceans. Ocean liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes. The Queen Mary 2 is the only active ocean liner in 2026, serving with Cunard Line.
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