The 🚢 emoji depicts a large passenger or cargo ship, typically shown with multiple decks and sometimes smokestacks. It represents sea travel, maritime transport, voyages, and large vessels.

This emoji evokes a sense of adventure, long journeys, and the vastness of the ocean. It can symbolize exploration, trade, or simply a means of transportation across water.

It is distinct from smaller boats (⛵, 🚤) and is often used when referring to cruises, cargo shipping, or naval activities.