“Our readers are the real experts when it comes to judging the best of the best in the cruise industry! Here’s what they had to say for 2024.” — Bill Panoff, Editor-In-Chief
Check out who’s left your fellow cruisers impressed … and see what might inspire your next great vacation.
Editor’s Note: Due to an excess of personal research, the winning signature cocktail was given the wrong name in the published edition of Porthole. The voters selected Norwegian Cruise Line’s mango drink as their favorite, but the name was inaccurately given: It should be as it appears here, the Mango Meltdown. We probably shouldn’t have another.
Float Your Boat: The Best Ships
Cruise ships are endless sources of fun and relaxation. Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine readers voted on the best of the best. Did your favorite ship make the list?
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Best Ocean Ship
Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Ocean Ship, Norwegian Encore | Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line
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Best River Ship
Viking Alruna, Viking River Cruises
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Best Luxury Ship
Marina, Oceania Cruises
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Best Expedition Ship
National Geographic Endeavour II, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
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Best Cruise Line Value-for-the-Money
Carnival Cruise Line
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Best Cruise Line for Teens
Royal Caribbean International
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Best Multigenerational/Family Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
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Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Most Romantic Cruise Line
Windstar Cruises
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Best Eco-Friendly Cruise Line
MSC Cruises
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Best Shore Excursions
MSC Cruises
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Best Antarctic Cruise
Ponant
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Best Cruise Line Private Island
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC Cruises
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Best World Cruise
Cunard Line
Best World Cruise, Cunard, aboard Queen Anne | Photo: Christopher Ison/Cunard
All Aboard: The Best Onboard Experiences
Modern cruise ships are full of excitement for all ages. Here are the cruise lines with the best onboard experiences as chosen by our readers.
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Best Onboard Activities
Royal Caribbean International
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Best Service
Explora Journeys
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Best Accommodations
Seabourn Cruise Line
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Best Onboard Enrichment
Crystal Cruises
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Best Main Dining Room Cuisine
Oceania Cruises
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Best Specialty Restaurant
Compass Rose, Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Best Specialty Restaurant, Compass Rose | Photo: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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Best Casino
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Best Spa Facilities
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Best Wellness Facilities
Celebrity Cruises
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Best Fitness Facilities
Virgin Voyages
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Best Onboard Shopping
Celebrity Cruises
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Best Facilities for Guests with Disabilities
Holland America Line
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Best Children’s Programs
Disney Cruise Line
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Best Cruise Ship Entertainment
MSC Cruises
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Best Theme Cruises
Best Main Dining Room Cuisine, Oceania Cruises | Photo: Oceania Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Best Signature Cocktail
Mango Meltdown, Norwegian Cruise Line
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Best Cruise Director
Giuseppe Moschella, Celebrity Cruises
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Best Onboard Technology
Princess Cruises
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Best Ship Application
Virgin Voyages
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Best Nightlife
Royal Caribbean International
The Best Destinations
There’s nothing better than stopping in a new port. Did your favorite destination make the list?
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Best European River Cruise Destination
Budapest (Danube)
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Best American River/Great Lakes Port
Niagara Falls (Port Colborne)
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Best Asian River Cruise Destination
Ho Chi Minh City (Mekong)
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Best Caribbean Cruise Destination
USVI
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Best Caribbean Shopping Port
Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin
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Best Caribbean Beach Port
Grand Cayman
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Best Alaska Cruise Destination
Icy Strait Point
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Best Canada/New England Cruise Destination
Québec City
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Best Hawaii Cruise Destination
Honolulu
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Best Mexico Cruise Destination
Costa Maya
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Best Central America Cruise Destination
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
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Best South America Cruise Destination
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Best Northern Europe/Baltics Cruise Destination
Oslo, Norway
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Best Mediterranean Cruise Destination
Istanbul, Turkey
The Blue Mosque in Best Med Destination, Istanbul | Photo: Luciano Mortula – LGM – stock.adobe.com
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Best Asia/Pacific Rim Cruise Destination
Tokyo, Japan
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Best South Pacific Cruise Destination
Tahiti (Papeete)
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Best Middle East Cruise Destination
Dubai
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Best Africa/Indian Ocean Cruise Destination
Cape Town, South Africa
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Best Australia/New Zealand Cruise Destination
Sydney, Australia
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Don’t forget to vote in 2025!
Appeared first on: Porthole.com
