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)

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Seabourn Quest

Seabourn

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Best Medium-Sized Ship

(500 – 2,000 passengers)

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Viking Star

Viking Ocean Cruises

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Best Megaship

(At least 2,000 passengers)

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Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

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Best Tall Ship

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Royal Clipper

Star Clippers

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Best River Ship

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AmaCerto

AmaWaterways

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Best Luxury Ship

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Seabourn Sojourn

Seabourn

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Best Value-For-The-Money Line

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Carnival Cruise Line

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Most Family-Oriented Line

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Disney Cruise Line

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Best Cruise Line for Teens

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Royal Caribbean International

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Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Most Romantic Cruise Line

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Windstar Cruises

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Most Eco-Friendly Line

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Holland America Line

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Best Expedition Cruise Line

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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic

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Best Line for Short Cruises

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Carnival Cruise Line

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Best Shore Excursions

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Holland America Line

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Best Private Island

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Half Moon Cay

Holland America Line

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Best Onboard Activities

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Royal Caribbean International

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Best Onboard Enrichment

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Crystal Cruises

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Best Main Dining Room Cuisine

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Holland America Line

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Best Specialty Restaurants

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Best Accommodations

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Crystal Cruises

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Best Computer Facilities

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Royal Caribbean International

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Best Casinos

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Best Fitness Facilities

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Royal Caribbean International

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Best Spa Facilities

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Princess Cruises

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Best Onboard Shopping

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Princess Cruises

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Best Medical Facilities

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Holland America Line

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Best Facilities for Guests with Disabilities

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Holland America Line

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Best Children’s Programs

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Disney Cruise Line

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Best Entertainment

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Disney Cruise Line

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Best Service

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Silversea Cruises

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Best Website

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Royal Caribbean International

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Best Social Media

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Best Theme Cruises

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MSC Cruises

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Best Signature Cocktail

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Best Cruise Director

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John Heald

[Carnival Cruise Line]

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Best Onboard Photography

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Holland America Line

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Best Nightlife

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Carnival Cruise Line

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Best Caribbean Itineraries

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Royal Caribbean International

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Best Alaska Itineraries

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Holland America Line

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Best Canada/New England Itineraries

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Princess Cruises

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Best Hawaii Itineraries

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries

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Carnival Cruise Line

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Best Central America Itineraries

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Holland America Line

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Best South America Itineraries

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Oceania Cruises

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Best Northern Europe Itineraries

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Holland America Line

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Best Mediterranean Itineraries

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Costa Cruises

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Best Asia/Pacific Itineraries

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Azamara Club Cruises

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Best South Pacific Itineraries

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Paul Gauguin Cruises

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Best Africa/Middle East Itineraries

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Oceania Cruises

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Best Bermuda Itineraries

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Norwegian Cruise Line

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Best Trans-Atlantic Itineraries

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Cunard Line

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Best Australia/New Zealand Itineraries

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P&O Cruises

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Best World Cruise Itineraries

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Cunard Line

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