Think a cruise ship is just a modern ocean liner? Think again. From hull design to speed and strength, these two vessel types were built for totally different worlds. One was made to cross dangerous ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the pride of a nation and a symbol of American ingenuity, ...

Cruise ships and ocean liners look similar, but liners were built for fixed ocean crossings, while cruise ships exist mainly ...