Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 17th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: Our readers are passionate cruisers who feel strongly about the ships they love. We congratulate all of this year’s winners and hope you soon find yourself sailing on these standouts.
Best Small Ship
(Fewer than 500 passengers)
Seabourn Quest
Seabourn
Best Medium-Sized Ship
(500 – 2,000 passengers)
Viking Star
Viking Ocean Cruises
Best Megaship
(At least 2,000 passengers)
Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Best Tall Ship
Royal Clipper
Star Clippers
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Best River Ship
AmaCerto
AmaWaterways
Best Luxury Ship
Seabourn Sojourn
Seabourn
Best Value-For-The-Money Line
Carnival Cruise Line
Most Family-Oriented Line
Disney Cruise Line
Best Cruise Line for Teens
Royal Caribbean International
Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Most Romantic Cruise Line
Windstar Cruises
Most Eco-Friendly Line
Holland America Line
Best Expedition Cruise Line
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
Best Line for Short Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Best Shore Excursions
Holland America Line
Best Private Island
Half Moon Cay
Holland America Line
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Best Onboard Activities
Royal Caribbean International
Best Onboard Enrichment
Crystal Cruises
Best Main Dining Room Cuisine
Holland America Line
Best Specialty Restaurants
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Accommodations
Crystal Cruises
Best Computer Facilities
Royal Caribbean International
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Best Casinos
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Fitness Facilities
Royal Caribbean International
Best Spa Facilities
Princess Cruises
Best Onboard Shopping
Princess Cruises
Best Medical Facilities
Holland America Line
Best Facilities for Guests with Disabilities
Holland America Line
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Best Children’s Programs
Disney Cruise Line
Best Entertainment
Disney Cruise Line
Best Service
Silversea Cruises
Best Website
Royal Caribbean International
Best Social Media
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Theme Cruises
MSC Cruises
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Best Signature Cocktail
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Cruise Director
John Heald
[Carnival Cruise Line]
Best Onboard Photography
Holland America Line
Best Nightlife
Carnival Cruise Line
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Best Caribbean Itineraries
Royal Caribbean International
Best Alaska Itineraries
Holland America Line
Best Canada/New England Itineraries
Princess Cruises
Best Hawaii Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries
Carnival Cruise Line
Best Central America Itineraries
Holland America Line
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Best South America Itineraries
Oceania Cruises
Best Northern Europe Itineraries
Holland America Line
Best Mediterranean Itineraries
Costa Cruises
Best Asia/Pacific Itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises
Best South Pacific Itineraries
Paul Gauguin Cruises
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Best Africa/Middle East Itineraries
Oceania Cruises
Best Bermuda Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Trans-Atlantic Itineraries
Cunard Line
Best Australia/New Zealand Itineraries
P&O Cruises
Best World Cruise Itineraries
Cunard Line
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