Porthole Cruise Magazine Reveals 55 Cruise-Line Winners of its 19th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards
Porthole Cruise Magazine, the world’s leading consumer cruise travel magazine, is pleased to announce the winners of its 19th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Winners were determined by thousands of ballots completed by the magazine’s readers and online fans who voted on 55 cruise-related categories from best ships to best itineraries.
“This is always an exciting time of year for us, as we get to honor the best of the best in cruising, who are determined by those who know best — the cruisers themselves,” said Bill Panoff, publisher and editor-in-chief. “It’s amazing to see how loyal some travelers are to their favorite lines and ships, while also noting the amazing evolution of these awards over the past two decades.”
The complete list of Readers’ Choice Awards winners is published in the November/December 2017 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine (on newsstands November 7) as well as online at Porthole.com/RCA2017.
2017 RCA Winners
Float Your Boat
● Best Small Ship (fewer than 500 passengers): Crystal Esprit
(Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises)
● Best Medium-Sized Ship (500-2,000 passengers): Azamara Quest
(Azamara Club Cruises)
● Best Large Ship (2,000-5,000 passengers) Norwegian Escape
(Norwegian Cruise Line)
● Best Mega Ship (+5,000 passengers) Harmony of the Seas
(Royal Caribbean International)
● Best Tall Ship: Wind Surf (Windstar Cruises)
● Best River Ship: AmaKristina (AmaWaterways)
● Best Luxury Ship: Seabourn Encore (Seabourn)
● Best Value-for-the-Money Line: Carnival Cruise Line
● Most Family-Oriented Line: Disney Cruise Line
● Best Cruise Line for Teens: Carnival Cruise Line
● Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers: Norwegian Cruise Line
● Most Romantic Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises
● Most Eco-Friendly Cruise Line: Holland America Line
● Best Expedition Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
● Best Cruise Line for Short Cruises: Norwegian Cruise Line
● Best Shore Excursions: Holland America Line
● Best Private Island: Half Moon Cay (Holland America Line)
All Aboard
● Best Onboard Activities: Royal Caribbean International
● Best Onboard Enrichment: Cunard Line
● Best Main Dining Room Cuisine: Celebrity Cruises
● Best Specialty Restaurants: Norwegian Cruise Line
● Best Accommodations: Silversea Cruises
● Best Computer Facilities: Carnival Cruise Line
● Best Casinos: Norwegian Cruise Line
● Best Spa Facilities: Holland America Line
● Best Fitness Facilities: Royal Caribbean International
● Best Onboard Shopping: Princess Cruises
● Best Medical Facilities: Holland America Line
● Best Facilities for Guests with Disabilities: Holland America Line
● Best Children’s Programs: Disney Cruise Line
● Best Entertainment: Disney Cruise Line
● Best Service: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
● Best Website: Carnival Cruise Line
● Best Social Media: MSC Cruises
● Best Theme Cruise: MSC Cruises
● Best Signature Cocktail: Norwegian Cruise Line
● Best Cruise Director: Ken Rush, Royal Caribbean International
● Best Onboard Photography: Princess Cruises
● Best Nightlife: Carnival Cruise Line
Hot Spots & Cool Places
● Best Caribbean Itineraries: Royal Caribbean International
● Best Alaska Itineraries: Princess Cruises
● Best Canada/New England Itineraries: Holland America Line
● Best Hawaii Itineraries: Norwegian Cruise Line
● Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries: Carnival Cruise Line
● Best Central America Itineraries: Princess Cruises
● Best South America Itineraries: Oceania Cruises
● Best Northern Europe Itineraries: Holland America Line
● Best Mediterranean Itineraries: Costa Cruises
● Best Asia/Pacific Itineraries: Princess Cruises
● Best South Pacific Itineraries: Paul Gauguin Cruises
● Best Africa/Middle East Itineraries: Seabourn
● 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
