This list of passenger ship companies is of companies that own and operate passenger ships, including cruise ships, cargo-passenger ships, and ferries (for passengers and automobiles). For the list of companies that own and operate freight ships (bulk carriers, car carriers, container ships, roll-on/roll-off (for freight), and tankers), see list of freight ship companies. For shipping agencies, or companies that own and operate tugboats and fishing ships, see the category for shipping companies by country.