The Roald Amundsen sails where few ships will ever go. The vessel was built specifically to take passengers on an unforgettable voyage to Antarctica.

Pinnacle-class cruise ship MS Nieuw Statendam. At 300 metres long, it is the world's largest boutique cruise ship which debuted in December 2018 and is capable of carrying over 4,000 passengers.

Viking Long Ship Gefjon visits the great cities of the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers but the crew must navigate through 67 locks, and face bridges only a few centimetres higher than the ship and river beds that narrow to tight channels.

The Norwegian Joy is tailor-made to sail through the daunting waters of Alaska. This €700,000,000 vessel aims to give its passengers an unforgettable experience.

The Diamond Princess is a British-registered cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises. She began operation in March 2004, carrying nearly 2,700 passengers to some of Japan's most iconic cities, navigating unpredictable weather and tricky ports.

Life aboard Europa 2 is all about luxury. That means having plenty of room to relax. This ship offers more space per passenger than any other. There should never be cause to queue up. There is always a free chaise by the pool or a table available in the restaurant. And the crew caters to every request or whim. A special aerial tour in an exotic port? Done. A surprise beach barbeque to celebrate a family birthday? No problem. The credo on this vessel is simple: “Small ships make big things happen.”

Koningsdam is Holland America's newest, largest and most technologically advanced ship; sailing the narrow Norwegian fjords on a mega-ship presents numerous challenges for the bridge team.

Royal Clipper is the largest sailing cruise ship in the world, with five masts soaring 58 metres high, supporting 42 sails carrying the ship to a speed of 17 knots.

The crew of the world's largest river-cruising company takes to the waters of the ocean-cruising industry, navigating narrow passages and rough seas around Spain, Normandy and Amsterdam.

The crew of the Marina, Oceania Cruises' largest ship, makes a 12-day, five port voyage.

At 122,000 gross tons, Celebrity Solstice puts the "mighty" in Mighty Cruise Ships. She carries 1,255 crewmembers and close to 3,000 passengers during her summer journeys along Australia's northern coast, offering ten restaurants, over a dozen bars, a casino, and even a manicured grass lawn. Hop aboard on a luxurious 17-day journey Down Under and explore the country's marvels from Solstice's comfortable decks. Then see how her crew handles the tough challenges of these untamed shores and stays cool in hot waters.

In the series premiere, Paul Gauguin navigates delicate waters and offers five-star luxury while sailing the coral reefs, mountainous islands, and tropical playgrounds of French Polynesia.

Stella Australis is part luxury liner and part expedition ship, whisking passengers to the most remote areas of South America for one-of-a-kind encounters. Join the adventure as she visits sub-polar forests, vast glaciers, and areas so remote you wouldn't believe they actually exist. Providing matchless experiences means overcoming challenges, from handling Cape Horn's notorious Drake Passage to changing the itinerary at nature's command. The captain and crew will need a steady hand, and a good dose of creativity, to ensure a successful voyage.

Costa Diadema is a Dream-class cruise ship owned by Carnival Corporation and operated by Costa Crociere. The ship was ordered in October and delivered to Costa exactly four years later. It gives its 3,700 passengers the ultimate Mediterranean experience as Captain Giorgio Moretti uses his 37-year experience to guide this 306-metre-long vessel.

The Sky Princess, which carries passengers from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to three central American stops. Techniques are employed to get this massive vessel get in and out of the ports.

She's a new ship voyaging to new destinations on waters that today's mega-cruise ships simply cannot navigate. Set sail aboard Le Soleal on a 14-day voyage through one of the largest archipelagos on the planet: Indonesia, home to diverse wildlife, rumbling volcanoes, and endless coastlines. Passengers pay thousands of dollars for one-of-a-kind encounters here. But reaching such spectacular locations means overcoming substantial obstacles, on sea and land, challenges that will push Le Soleal, and her crew, to their limits.