It’s high tide for the cruise industry, with UK-based cruise mag Cruise International having just wrapped up its 2017 awards.
While Princess and Silversea stole the show, there were a few underdogs that managed to snag some top gongs.
Princess was awarded Best Cruise Line overall, followed by P&O. Viking Cruises took the award for Best River Cruise Line, while Riviera came runner-up.
Seabourn came out on top in the Best Luxury Cruise line category, with Regent Seven Seas Cruises coming in second.
What’s the best line to break your cruise virginity? Princess Cruises was awarded the top gong in the Best for First-Time Cruisers category, P&O came in second.
Dubrovnik picked up the Best European Destination award, a contentious choice considering Dubrovnik’s mayor Mato Franković’s comments on overtourism in August.
For the full list of winners, click here, and scan the highlights below:
Best Value for Money
Winner: Thomson Cruises
Highly Commended: Saga Cruises
Best Boutique Cruise Line
Winner: Azamara Club Cruises
Highly Commended: Silversea
Best for Adventure
Winner: Silversea
Highly Commended: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Best New Ship
Winner: Silver Muse – Silversea
Highly Commended: Encore – Seabourn
Best Destination (World)
Winner: New Zealand
Highly Commended: Barbados
Best for Wellbeing
Winner: Holland America Line
Highly Commended: Oceania Cruises
Best for Food
Winner: Oceania Cruises
Highly Commended: Viking Cruises
Best for Onboard Entertainment
Winner: Norwegian Cruise Line
Highly Commended: Disney Cruise Line
Best for Families
Winner: Disney Cruise Line
Highly Commended: Royal Caribbean International
View the full list here.
