Ship Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)

by Invite Creativity Team

We’ve charted a course with an expansive collection of ship coloring pages. These PDFs can be printed and downloaded at no cost.

This nautical series features coloring pages depicting cruise ships, container ships, Caribbean scenes, Minecraft ship designs, the Brittanic, submarines, ferries and lots more.

Old Ships Coloring Pages

In our Old Ships section, we illustrated a fleet of historic vessels from bygone eras. Color iconic tall ships with billowing sails, powerful galleons that ruled the high seas, and ancient Viking longboats.

Modern Ships Coloring Pages

We designed modern ship illustrations showcasing today’s amazing maritime engineering.

Color detailed cruise liners, mighty battleships, and powerful cargo vessels. These contemporary ships display the cutting-edge technology and size that make them modern marvels of the sea.

Marine Elements Coloring Pages

Color these maritime elements and glimpse the intricate parts that make ships sail.

Ship Colors

Use blues, grays, and browns for the ship’s hull and body. Add reds, whites, and yellows for accents like flags, sails, and details.

Ships can have wild, imaginative colors too! Maybe the sails are purple or the hull is rainbow-striped. Color it however you dream it up!

Color Ships in Detail

A. Layering Colors: Start with a medium blue base coat for the hull. Layer darker blues and blacks for shaded areas and depth. Add white for accents and highlights.

B. Highlighting and Shadows: Use yellow highlights on the upper deck and cabin areas where sunlight hits. Color the underside of the hull darker for shadowed effects.