Porthole Cruise Magazine has announced the winners of their 20th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The winners in 36 cruise line categories and 15 destination categories were determined by thousands of magazine readers and online fans who voted on their favorite ships, onboard amenities, and – for the first time ever – cruise destinations.
Here are some of the winners:
Ships/Lines
Best Ocean Ship – Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line
Best River Ship – AmaCerto, AmaWaterways
Most Family-Oriented Line – Disney Cruise Line
Best Cruise Line for Teens – Royal Caribbean International
Best Expedition Cruise Line – Silversea Cruises
Onboard Experiences
Best Onboard Activities – Royal Caribbean International
Best Onboard Enrichment – Cunard
Best Specialty Restaurants – Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Children’s Programs – Disney Cruise Line
Best Theme Cruises – MSC Cruises
Best Cruise Director – Matt Mitcham, Carnival Cruise Line
Best Ship Application (mobile app) – MSC for Me, MSC Cruises
Best Nightlife – Princess Cruises
Best Destinations
Best Caribbean Cruise Destination – St. Maarten
Best Caribbean Beach Port – St. Thomas
Best Alaska Port – Juneau
Best Mexican Port – Cabo San Lucas
Best Northern Europe Cruise Destination – Copenhagen
Best World Cruise – Cunard
For the full list of winners, head to porthole.com/RCA2018 or check out the November/December 2018 issue of the magazine, on newsstands now.