Ocean Liners do still exist. There is only one Ocean Liner still sailing, the RMS Queen Mary 2, who regularly completes transatlantic voyages. ... It's important to remember that Ocean Liners and cruise ships are two distinct things. They are different in both design and function.

What is the difference between an ocean liner and cruise ship?

Ocean Liners are designed to undertake a line voyage, between point A and point B across a large expanse of open ocean (such as the transatlantic crossing between North America and Europe). Cruise Ships are typically designed to undertake pleasure voyages, closer to the coast, sailing between ports.

Are ocean liners better than cruise ships?

Unlike a cruise ship, where people happily relax for weeks at sea, ocean liners are built for speed. This means ocean liners will typically carry more fuel than cruise ships. The Queen Mary II is a great example of a modern ocean liner, and has 40% more steel in her structure than cruise ships.