Superliners
Superliners are a class of exceptionally large passenger ships, typically exceeding 1,000 feet in length and with a gross tonnage of over 100,000 tons. These vessels are primarily designed for ocean liner service, a mode of transport that was once a dominant force in international travel but has largely been superseded by air travel. While the term "superliner" can be applied to various large passenger vessels, it is most famously associated with the golden age of ocean travel in the mid-20th century.
Iconic examples of superliners include ships like the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth, which served as
In the modern era, the term superliner is often used interchangeably with "mega cruise ship." However, a