TV Guide Smithsonian Tuesday

Climbers landing on a glacier at the foot of Mount Denali follow in the footsteps of aviation pioneers; a swarm of 600,000 bees threatens the plane.

An Airbus A320 takes off from New York's LaGuardia Airport and lands in the Hudson River five minutes later after bird strikes disable all its engines.

On July 30, 1998, Proteus Airlines Flight 706, a commuter flight from Lyon, France to Lorient, France, collided with a light aircraft over Quiberon Bay.

Investigators are shocked at what they find in the wreckage of a turboprop that crashed into an Argentine desert due to icy conditions.

An overview of air traffic controllers' work recounts some notable crashes and explores new technology designed to reduce mid-air collisions.

On an icy day in 1982, a Boeing 737 took off from Washington, D.C., but it lost lift, hit a bridge, and dove into the frozen Potomac River.

The Viking Star-class cruise ship visits southern Spain, Normandy and the canals of Amsterdam, as the crew navigates narrow passages and battles rough seas.

A captain and his crew struggle to navigate a new route aboard a vessel known as the Viking Sea as they sail from London to Scotland.

The Marco Polo delivers travelers to cities such as Copenhagen, St. Petersburg and Helsinki in late autumn, when crowds are smaller but travel is riskier.

The MS Koningsdam is a Dutch mega-cruise ship operated by Holland America, it is their largest and most technologically advanced ship ever constructed.

The Viking Longship Gefjon is one of the latest in Viking Rivers' line of longships that cruises the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers, navigating tight channels.

A 15-day cruise on the Azamar Journey includes elephant-guided jungle tours and overnight stops in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

An in-depth look is taken at a legendary locomotive called the Canadian as its crew works tirelessly to keep the train in pristine condition on its journey.

The State Railway of Thailand travels through ancient areas, historic tunnels and raging rivers; the infamous Thai-Burma "Death Railway" is featured.

Based in Stockholm, the Hector Rail is an independent train haulage provider operating in Europe, and hauls timber for paper products in Ostrand, Sweden.

Instead of lingering in the sunny tropics, one luxury cruise ship ventures into hostile, chilly waters to bring her guests the Antarctic experience.

The MSC Meraviglia cruise ship is the largest ship made by a European cruise line, built by STX France, it can hold up to 4,500 passengers.

The largest cruise ship in the world has 21 swimming pools, 24 restaurants, a zip-line, a casino and replicas of Central Park and the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

A modern-day ship known as the Royal Clipper pays homage to traditional seafaring ships of the late-1800s with five masts and 42 sails.

The Celebrity Solstice carries nearly 3,000 passengers on a luxurious journey along Australia's northern coast, with 10 restaurants and 12 bars.

The Boeing 747-8F is the third generation of the 747, designed for freight and cargo, and is the largest commercial aircraft built in the United States.

One of the most luxurious and expensive trains in the world, the Maharajas' Express is a tourist train to 12 destinations across northwest and central India.

The MS Marina is Oceania Cruises' largest ship and makes a 12-day voyage with stops at ports in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Iceland.

A detailed look is taken at a cruise of the Baltic Sea on the Regal Princess ship, and how the captain and crew deliver memorable experiences to passengers.

Passengers take a ride from Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, to the beaches of Montenegro aboard the rugged Belgrade to Bar train.

Japan's Kyushu Railway Company unveils the super-luxury Seven Stars train at its train yard in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka prefecture in October 2013.

A minuscule cruise ship known as Europa 2 offers passengers a unique experience by leaving their Mediterranean destination up to a vote.

The Stella Australis takes passengers to parts of South America few people have seen, visiting sub-polar forests, vast glaciers and other remote areas.

A unique cruise ship known as Ocean Endeavour offers passengers a different experience from the usual tropical expedition by traveling across Arctic ocean.

The Sky Princess carries passengers from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to three Central American stops, and it manages to get into and out of ports despite its size.