This is a list of classic vessels around the world. These are veteran vessels being maintained or restored with the aim of keeping them in operation. Many are in use for regular sailings, cruises or on a charter basis. They can be owned privately, by public bodies or by preservation groups. This list does not include museum ships, and the vessels listed are not necessarily on static display - for these, see list of museum ships.
- SF Ammonia, on Tinnsjø, Norway; the world's last remaining steam-powered railway ferry.
- SS Badger - Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan,passenger & auto ferry, Lake Michigan Carferry Service, regular sailings
- MV Balmoral - Bristol-based passenger ferry and excursion ship, PSPS/Waverley Excursions Ltd., regular sailings and charter excursions
- USS Buncombe County (LST-510) - Orient Point, New York, USA LST Ride a operational D-Day ship Cross Sound Ferry Services Inc, regular sailings.
- PS Kingswear Castle - Chatham, paddle steamer, The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust, regular sailings and charter cruises
- PS Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond, Scotland, paddle steamer being restored, open to visitors, restaurant for functions.
- RMS Segwun - Gravenhurst, Ontario, screw steamer, regular excursions, charter cruises.
- SS Shieldhall - Southampton - cargo ship (sludge boat), The Solent Steam Packet Company Ltd., open daily, charter, occasional excursions.
- SS Sir Walter Scott - Loch Katrine, Scotland, screw steamer, Scottish Water Co., regular sailings, charter cruises
- MF Storegut on Tinnsjø, Norway; railway ferry.
- PS Waverley - Glasgow, paddle steamer, PSPS/Waverley Excursions Ltd., regular sailings
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