22 October 2009

CruiseCritic unveils UK awards

Independent cruise reviews and news website CruiseCritic.co.uk has introduced awards to mark the best in cruising.

The Editors' Picks Awards cover 16 categories to reflect the range of cruises and ships available, from family ships to luxury vessels.

The 2009 Cruise Critic Awards:

Best for First Timers Thomson Cruises

Best for Romantics Princess Cruises - Grand Princess

Best for Stag and Hen Parties P&O

Best for Foodies P&O's Ventura

Best for Keeping in Shape Royal Caribbean

Best for Cruising with Kids Ocean Village

Best for Celebrity Spotting Cunard

Best for Royalty Hebridean

Best for Seeing the World Fred. Olsen

Best Refurbished Ship Fred. Olsen's Braemar

Best for Non-Stop Fun NCL

Best for Luxury Crystal Cruises

Best for River Cruising Uniworld

Best New Ship Celebrity Equinox

Best UK Port of Call Edinburgh

Best UK Departure Port Southampton

Editor in chief Carolyn Spencer Brown said: "We're excited to announce our first ever CruiseCritic.co.uk awards and honour those cruise lines we believe are truly dedicated to making cruising the best holiday experience you could wish for - whether you want a relaxing romantic break, a voyage to discover new sights, or an activity-filled family holiday.

"British cruisers want fun activities, exciting ports of call, and great value -- and cruise lines are listening."

by Phil Davies

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Your Comments (4)

Missing cruise categories

What about Expedition Cruising?

By Gary Westwood, Monday, October 26, 2009
Poor categories

Poor choices.

By Simon Holden, Friday, October 23, 2009
Luxury Cruises

What about Regent Seven Seas and Silversea,Seabourn or Seadream?

By Ashok Kumar, Friday, October 23, 2009
LUXURY

How did the critics miss pure luxury Silver Seas.Seabourn Seadream ?

By patrick murphy, Thursday, October 22, 2009