On board a Canadian Pacific Steamships passenger cruise ship leaving her berth at Miami, Florida. The ship is one of Duchess of Atholl (1928), Duchess of Bedford (1928) or Duchess of Richmond (1928). The photographer is looking to starboard and slightly aft from the aft end of the promenade deck showing passengers lining the rails. A large number of people and rows of motor cars are on the quayside in the background.