199+ ‘Ship’ Writing Prompts
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Frigid Waters Below
Write a haunting tale of a ship stuck in a frozen wasteland. How does the crew deal with being stranded, freezing conditions, and dwindling supplies?
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The Chef’s Galley
Write from the perspective of the ship’s chef where the kitchen forms their universe.
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Mutiny Wisdom
Imagine a mutiny occurring on the ship and write from the perspective of a veteran crew member who doesn’t agree.
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Lost to the Baltic
Pen a survival story of a Viking crew stranded in freezing waters after a strong storm destroys their ship.
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Dragon’s Prow
In the perspective of the ornately carved dragon head adorning the prow of a Viking ship, write about the ship’s many voyages.
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Ship of the Spectral Sea
Create a haunting tale of a ghostly Viking ship that haunts the northern seas.
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Midnight Dance Fever
Write about a young couple who fell in love while dancing under the stars on a cruise ship’s deck.
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Chance Reunion
Create a story about two former lovers who unexpectedly meet again on a cruise ship after many years apart.
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Lost and Found Heart
Imagine a scenario where a love letter from decades ago was found in one of the cabins of an old cruise ship.
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The Old Captain’s Last Voyage
Narrate a story about an old captain who decides to embark on one last fishing boat journey before he retires.
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Transgalactic Voyage
Describe an intergalactic journey in a futuristic ship, detailing new found civilizations, and hurdles faced through unknown space terrains.
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AI-Piloted Starship
Write about a ship that is controlled by an artificial intelligent entity and the challenges and breakthroughs it brings.
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The Abandoned Vessel
Craft a narrative that revolves around an abandoned Environmental Research Vessel mysteriously appearing on a shore.
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The Merger of Man and Machine
Write about the complex relationship between the crew and the carrier itself, humanizing the ship as an integral part of the seamen’s life.
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Crisis Amongst Ice
Pen a gripping narrative about a life-threatening emergency aboard an icebreaker ship.
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Unlikely Kinship
Explore an unexpected friendship or romance that blooms amongst crew members on an icebreaker ship.
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Communion with the Cold
Desire a vivid account of the icy, frozen landscapes as seen from the perspective of someone aboard an icebreaker ship.
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Icebreaker Isolation
Write about the feelings of isolation experienced whilst living aboard an icebreaker ship.
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Personal Sacrifice
Write about a ship captain who must make a personal sacrifice for the greater good.
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Captain’s Diary
Imagine finding an old ship captain’s diary. Write about their voyages, discoveries, and challenges they faced.
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Weathering the Storm
Write about a ship captain leading their crew through a life-threatening storm.
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The Burden of Command
Write about a ship captain faced with a difficult decision that tests their leadership and character.
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The Schooner of Silent Sagas
Your ship is stuck in a loop, reliving the same sea voyage from the 16th century every day.
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The Temporal Love Letter
Your ship can use time travel to send letters, but not people, into the past.
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The 500 Year Voyage
Your ship was intended to travel 500 years into the future, but it arrives 500 years in the past.
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Temporal Collision
A collision with an unknown vessel leads to your ship traveling back in time every day.
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Lost in Epochs
Imagine a ship that time-jumps, mid-voyage, landing the crew in a completely unexpected era.
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The Haunting of the Hesperus
Write a story about a ghost crew operating their ship from beyond the grave.
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Eerie Echoes from the Deep
Narrate the chilling adventures of a seasoned sailor who starts hearing whispers from a shipwreck.
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Lost Legacy of the Lusitania
Write a spooky story about a diver discovering a cursed artifact in a sunken ship.
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Voices From The Lifeboat
Write the thoughts and conversations of passengers on a lifeboat watching the Titanic sink.
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The Music Played On
Examine the experience of the musicians as they continued to play while the Titanic sunk.
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First Class or Steerage
Describe your character as a 1st class or steerage passenger aboard The Titanic.
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Between Deck Planks
Describe the objects found in the nooks and crannies of your antique ship and invent their stories.
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Captain’s Legacy
Write a diary entry from a long passed captain’s point of view, now aboard an antique ship as a spirit.
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Ship of Ghosts
Write a fictional narrative where a character discovers and boards an abandoned antique ship.
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Ocean’s Melody
Compose a piece where you describe the sights, sounds, and emotions experienced while sailing on an antique ship.
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Emergency on the High Seas
Craft a story about an emergency scenario on a cruise ship and describe its resolution.
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Shipboard Staff: Stories from Below Deck
Write from the perspective of a crew member aboard a modern cruise ship and describe their experiences.
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Splendid Solitude: A Solo Cruise Experience
Describe a solo journey on a mega cruise ship and the various personal experiences and challenges faced.
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Crossing Paths on a Cruise Ship
Write about an unexpected encounter with a stranger on a cruise ship.
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Mariner’s Muse
A ship that was lost and considered a mariner’s tale, returns to haunt the coast where it was last seen.
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The Floating Mansion
Narrate a spine-chilling story of a gargantuan, grandiose and abandoned ship that’s believed to be cursed and haunted.
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Letter from Beyond
A vintage bottle washes up on shore containing an eerie letter from aboard a ship that disappeared centuries ago.
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Pirates and Phantoms
Imagine a scenario where a band of pirates stumble upon a haunted ship that they believe to be laden with treasure.
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Ghost Ship Sightings
Write a tale set in present-day about a repeated sighting of a ghost ship that only appears during full moons.
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The Bewitched Vessel
Your ship has been cursed by an envious witch and is now attached to a monstrous sea creature.
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Legends of the Ghost Galleon
Your ship comes across a mysterious and olden galleon that is believed to be haunted. How does your crew react and what happens next?
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The Graveyard Below
Write from the perspective of a sunken ship, such as the HMS Pandora or the Spanish Armada, and its experiences lying at the bottom of the ocean.
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Crossing Paths with the Kraken
Your ship crosses paths with the terrifying sea monster, the Kraken. Explain what happens.
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Pirate’s Parrot
From the perspective of the ship’s parrot, narrate your everyday experiences and your understanding of pirate life.
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The Maiden Voyage
Write about the first journey of a luxurious cruise ship from multiple perspectives.
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Friendship on the Ocean
Describe a strong bond between two individuals formed over many shared years on a ship.
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Ghost Ship
Your protagonist stumbles upon an abandoned ship, document their exploration and what they discover.
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Ship of Discovery
Imagine you were the captain of a 15th century exploration vessel setting sail to unknown lands.
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Ghostly Shipwreck
Describe a shipwreck discovered off a deserted island that’s rumored to be haunted.
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Desolate Despair
Write about a character trapped in a deserted place, like a haunted house or a derelict ship.
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Fix-It Fic
Are you unsatisfied with how things ended for your favorite character or ship? Write an alternate ending.
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White Whale’s Tale
Moby Dick meets Finding Nemo. Write a “Moby Dick” fanfic from the perspective of the whale.
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Journey of the Airship Engineer
Compose a narrative about an airship engineer who must fix a critical failure on his ship whilst in-flight.
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The Capsized Voyage
Narrate an exhilarating adventure of a group of survivors after their ship capsizes in a storm.