Readers Choice Awards 2015: best cruises, best ships, best excursions

Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 17th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: Our readers are passionate cruisers who feel strongly about the ships they love. We congratulate all of this year’s winners and hope you soon find yourself sailing on these standouts.

Best Small Ship

(Fewer than 500 passengers)

Seabourn Quest

Seabourn

Best Medium-Sized Ship

(500 – 2,000 passengers)

Viking Star

Viking Ocean Cruises

Best Megaship

(At least 2,000 passengers)

Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

Best Tall Ship

Royal Clipper

Star Clippers

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Best River Ship

AmaCerto

AmaWaterways

Best Luxury Ship

Seabourn Sojourn

Seabourn

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

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Most Romantic Cruise Line

Windstar Cruises

Most Eco-Friendly Line

Holland America Line

Best Expedition Cruise Line

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic

Best Line for Short Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line

Best Shore Excursions

Holland America Line

Best Private Island

Half Moon Cay

Holland America Line

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Best Onboard Activities

Royal Caribbean International

Best Onboard Enrichment

Crystal Cruises

Best Main Dining Room Cuisine

Holland America Line

Best Specialty Restaurants

Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Accommodations

Crystal Cruises

Best Computer Facilities

Royal Caribbean International

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Best Casinos

Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Fitness Facilities

Royal Caribbean International

Best Spa Facilities

Princess Cruises

Best Onboard Shopping

Princess Cruises

Best Medical Facilities

Holland America Line

Best Facilities for Guests with Disabilities

Holland America Line

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Best Children’s Programs

Disney Cruise Line

Best Entertainment

Disney Cruise Line

Best Service

Silversea Cruises

Best Website

Royal Caribbean International

Best Social Media

Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Theme Cruises

MSC Cruises

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Best Signature Cocktail

Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Cruise Director

John Heald

[Carnival Cruise Line]

Best Onboard Photography

Holland America Line

Best Nightlife

Carnival Cruise Line

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Best Caribbean Itineraries

Royal Caribbean International

Best Alaska Itineraries

Holland America Line

Best Canada/New England Itineraries

Princess Cruises

Best Hawaii Itineraries

Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries

Carnival Cruise Line

Best Central America Itineraries

Holland America Line

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Best South America Itineraries

Oceania Cruises

Best Northern Europe Itineraries

Holland America Line

Best Mediterranean Itineraries

Costa Cruises

Best Asia/Pacific Itineraries

Azamara Club Cruises

Best South Pacific Itineraries

Paul Gauguin Cruises

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Best Africa/Middle East Itineraries

Oceania Cruises

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

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