Best Passenger Ships Books of 2025

Captain's Log is a comprehensive log book that allows boat owners to keep track of their trips and travels for safety and legal purposes. It fulfills legal requirements to keep a navigational log and allows you to record vital information needed in emergency situations. The book is straightforward and easy to use, with 119 daily entries that capture essential information such as departure location and time, stopover location and time, wind direction and speed, fuel, water, and crew details. While it does not include extra sections on maintenance or flag info, it is a must-have for any boat owner who wants to ensure safety and legality.

The "Kids Word Search Puzzle Book Ages 8-12" is an excellent tool for parents looking to challenge their children while improving their language skills. This book offers a variety of word search puzzles that start easy and gradually increase in difficulty, making it suitable for children of different skill levels. The puzzles are a fun and engaging way for children to learn new vocabulary and improve their spelling. Unlike traditional spelling drills, this book offers a natural and intuitive way of learning, which makes it effective and enjoyable. Overall, this book is a great addition to any child's collection and a must-have for parents looking to enhance their child's language skills.

The Ships Logbook and Boating Journal is a must-have companion for boating enthusiasts. The journal provides ample space to record all the essential details of your voyages, from the length of your cruise to the weather you encountered and the places you visited. It also includes crew logs, pages for recording critical information, and a maintenance log to track the regular upkeep of your vessel. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting out, this journal is essential for keeping track of your journeys on the water. Overall, the Ships Logbook and Boating Journal is a practical and useful tool for anyone who loves boating.

The Dot Markers Activity Book for Kids Ages 2-5 is a fun and educational coloring book designed to help children practice pre-writing skills. The book contains 50 cute and large illustrations with thick outlines and big guided dot circles that make it easy for little ones to color and paint on their own. The book is perfect for kids who are away from screens and want to engage in a fun and relaxing activity. The book's glossy softcover and big 8.5” x 11” size make it easy to carry around and use anywhere. Overall, this is an excellent book for parents who want to encourage their children's creativity while also helping them develop their mental skills.

The S.S. Norway: The world's largest passenger ship is a book that pays tribute to the grandeur of this magnificent vessel through a collection of words and pictures. The book is written in English and Norwegian, making it accessible to a wider audience. Readers will appreciate the detailed descriptions of the ship's features and the stunning visuals that bring the ship to life. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in passenger ships or maritime history.

Liner: Fifty Years of Passenger Ship Photographs is a first edition hardcover that captures the evolution of passenger shipping over the past half-century. The book showcases previously unpublished photographs that chronicle the glory, destruction, and revival of the industry. William Miller, a renowned writer on ocean liners, authored the book. The book's clean text, solid binding, and gentle shelf wear make it a must-have for passengership enthusiasts. The book is an excellent addition to any collection and a perfect gift for anyone who loves ships and photography.

"Shipwrecked Lives" by William D. Kinsey is a gripping historical fiction novel that tells the story of the 1914 Empress of Ireland disaster. Kinsey skillfully weaves together the accounts of survivors and the failed government inquiry into the tragedy. The book offers a fascinating look into the lives of the individuals on the ship and the aftermath of the collision. The transitions between survivor stories and courtroom events are seamless and hold the reader's interest from start to finish. Overall, this book is an excellent read and a unique addition to maritime law books."

The Ship Passenger Lists, New York and New Jersey (1600-1825) book is a comprehensive collection of articles, lists, excerpts, abstracts, and minutes listed in Lancour's Bibliography. The book includes obscure foreign sources and excerpts from books, bibliographies, and place and variant surname spelling indexes. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in tracing their ancestors' immigration history. The book is published by Heritage Books Inc. and falls under the category of Passenger Ships Books. Overall, the Ship Passenger Lists, New York and New Jersey (1600-1825) is an excellent reference for genealogists and researchers alike.

The Great White Fleet is a captivating book that takes readers on a journey through the glory days of passenger travel on the Great Lakes. Author John Henry provides a richly illustrated history of Canada Steamship Lines' impressive fleet of passenger and freight vessels, which operated on inland waters for decades. The book vividly describes the sheer scope of the passenger services, which were a wonder to behold. The author's attention to detail and magnificently illustrated pages make this book a valuable addition to the written lore of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Highly recommended for anyone interested in ship history books.