Back for the 2018 edition, Porthole Cruise Magazine readers picked their favorites.

Porthole Cruise Magazine, the nation’s leading cruise travel magazine, is pleased to announce the winners of its 20^th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The champions in 36 cruise-line categories and 15 destination categories were determined by thousands of ballots completed by the magazine’s readers and online fans who voted on their favorite cruise ships, favorite onboard amenities, and, for the first time ever, favorite cruise destinations.

For 20 years, Porthole readers have consistently selected the best that the cruise industry has to offer,” says Bill Panoff, publisher and editor-in-chief. “To be recognized by such a discerning group is a genuine honor, and every Readers’ Choice Award winner can take a great deal of pride in having earned these votes.”

The complete list of Readers’ Choice Awards winners is published in the November/December 2018 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine (on newsstands November 13) as well as online at Porthole.com/RCA2018.

THE BEST SHIPS

Best Ocean Ship — Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line

Best River Ship — AmaCerto, AmaWaterways

Best Luxury Ship — Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Cruise Line

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

Most Romantic Cruise Line — Windstar Cruises

Most Eco-Friendly Cruise Line — Holland America Line

Best Expedition Cruise Line — Silversea Cruises

Best Shore Excursions — Holland America Line

Best Private Island — Holland America Line

Best Multi-Generational Cruise Line — Princess Cruises

 

THE BEST ONBOARD EXPERIENCES

Best Onboard Activities — Royal Caribbean International

Best Onboard Enrichment — Cunard Line

Best Main Dining Room Cuisine — Regent Seven Seas

Best Specialty Restaurants — Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Accommodations — Crystal Cruises

Best Computer Facilities — Carnival Cruise Line

Best Casinos — Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Wellness Program — Seabourn Cruise Line

Best Spa Facilities — Norwegian Cruise 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 — Cunard Line

Best Theme Cruises — MSC Cruises

Best Signature Cocktail — The Isaac, Princess Cruises

Best Cruise Director — Matt Mitcham, Carnival Cruise Line

Best Nightlife — Princess Cruises

Best Onboard Technology — Royal Caribbean International

Best Ship Application — MSC for Me, MSC Cruises

 

THE BEST DESTINATIONS

Best Caribbean Cruise Destination — St. Maarten

Best Caribbean Shopping Port — Cozumel

Best Caribbean Beach Port  — St. Thomas

Best Alaska Port — Juneau

Best Canada/New England Port — Quebec City

Best Hawaiian Cruise Destination — Maui

Best Mexican Port — Cabo San Lucas

Best Central America Cruise Destination — Belize City

Best South America Cruise Destination — Cartagena

Best Northern Europe Cruise Destination — Copenhagen

Best Mediterranean Cruise Destination — Barcelona

Best Asia/Pacific Cruise Destination — Hong Kong

Best South Pacific Cruise Destination — Tahiti

Best Middle East/Africa Cruise Destination — Cape Town

Best Australia/New Zealand Cruise Destination — Sydney

Best World Cruise — Cunard Line

The complete list of Readers’ Choice Awards winners is published in the November/December 2018 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine (on newsstands November 13) as well as online at Porthole.com/RCA2018.