{"id":915567,"date":"2025-12-03T05:04:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T10:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cruise-critic-releases-the-2025-best-in-cruise-awards-naming-the-best-cruises-of-the-year\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T05:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T10:04:03","slug":"cruise-critic-releases-the-2025-best-in-cruise-awards-naming-the-best-cruises-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cruise-critic-releases-the-2025-best-in-cruise-awards-naming-the-best-cruises-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruise Critic Releases the 2025 &#8216;Best in Cruise Awards,&#8217; Naming the Best Cruises of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <i>Virgin Voyages named the &#8216;Best Cruise Line of the Year&#8217; in the Ocean Category; Explora Journeys, Avalon Waterways and National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions also named top cruise lines<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">NEEDHAM, Mass.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 3, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Cruise Critic<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, the world&#8217;s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of its 17<sup>th<\/sup> annual<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4570987-1&amp;h=3071335295&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cruisecritic.com%2Feditors-picks%2F&amp;a=%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4570987-1&amp;h=2398563204&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cruisecritic.com%2Fawards%2F2025&amp;a=Best+in+Cruise+Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best in Cruise Awards<\/a><\/u>, naming the best cruise lines and destinations of the year, based on expert insight and traveler ratings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2836861\/Cruise_Critic_2025_Cruise_Critic_Best_in_Cruise_Awards_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2836861\/Cruise_Critic_2025_Cruise_Critic_Best_in_Cruise_Awards_Logo.jpg\" title=\"2025 Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards logo\" alt=\"2025 Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards logo\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The growth of the cruise industry is astounding \u2013 with nearly 40 million travelers expected to cruise in 2026,&#8221;<sup>1<\/sup> shares <span class=\"xn-person\">Colleen McDaniel<\/span>, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic. &#8220;And as demand for cruise travel continues to grow, so do the array of options available.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What makes Cruise Critic&#8217;s awards stand out among a sea of &#8216;best of&#8217; lists is the expertise behind the selections,&#8221; explains <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Patscher<\/span>, General Manager of Cruise Critic. &#8220;Our team of editors has sailed on hundreds of cruise ships \u2013 from the largest mega-ships, to the smallest expedition vessels. We comb every corner of the globe to gather first-hand insights into a wide range of cruise offerings available to travelers. That, combined with the ratings, reviews and opinions from our community of more than two million cruisers, ensures these awards are a true gauge of which cruise lines stand out as the absolute best of the best this year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>2025 Award Highlights<br \/><\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b><br \/>\n        <i>Selected by Cruise Critic&#8217;s international team of cruise experts<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>Ocean Awards<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n              <b>Best Ocean Cruise Line:\u00a0<\/b>Virgin Voyages<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;Virgin Voyages has redefined cruising, delivering cutting-edge innovation, nearly all-inclusive fares and exceptional onboard experiences, exceeding every expectation along the way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Best New Ship:\u00a0<\/b>Celebrity Xcel<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;Celebrity Xcel elevates and reinvents Celebrity Cruises&#8217; acclaimed Edge-class of ships. From the transformative experience of The Bazaar, to delicious new specialty restaurants and enhanced entertainment, Xcel feels familiar yet boldly refreshed \u2013 pushing Celebrity in a new and exciting direction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Best Value for Money:\u00a0<\/b>Carnival Cruise Line<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;Carnival Cruise Line continues to deliver the best value for your vacation dollar. Its base fares are lower than many other cruise lines, but it doesn&#8217;t skimp on inclusions or leave you feeling nickle-and-dimed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Cruisers&#8217; Choice Award:\u00a0<\/b>Margaritaville at Sea<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic Member JD94: &#8220;From the moment we stepped aboard, we were welcomed with warmth and genuine hospitality. From seamless onboarding and deboarding to the incredible crew and entertainment, there&#8217;s truly nothing that could&#8217;ve made this experience better. We can&#8217;t wait to sail again \u2013 and highly recommend Margaritaville at Sea Islander to anyone looking for a truly special voyage!&#8221; <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>River Awards<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n              <b>Best <span class=\"xn-person\">River Cruise Line<\/span>:<\/b> Avalon Waterways<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;<span class=\"xn-person\">Avalon Waterways<\/span> stands out across the board in its offerings. We love the line&#8217;s well-thought-out Panorama Suites; itineraries that offer a wide choice of active, classic and discovery excursions; and food that is fresh and varied.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Best New River Ship:\u00a0<\/b>AmaMagdalena<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;Custom-built to travel <span class=\"xn-location\">Colombia&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Magdalena River<\/span>, AmaMagdalena is a celebration of the vibrant South American country. The 60-passenger, three-deck river ship is thoughtfully designed with locally made, handcrafted furniture and decor, but the ship&#8217;s biggest triumph might be unlocking new frontiers for river cruising.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Cruisers&#8217; Choice Award:\u00a0<\/b>Avalon Waterways<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic Member Kentavo: &#8220;The ship was magnificent, comfortable rooms, delicious meals and a staff that went above and beyond continuously. Every single staff member was courteous, engaging, smiling, welcoming and friendly. Enough positive words cannot be said about the staff.&#8221;<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>Luxury Awards<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n              <b>Best Luxury Cruise Line:\u00a0<\/b>Explora Journeys<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;Explora Journeys has redefined the luxury sector with its two boutique vessels \u2013 delivering an onboard experience that sets new standards in service, cuisine and accommodation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Best New Luxury Ship:\u00a0<\/b>Oceania Allura<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;Oceania Allura boasts exquisite design, spacious staterooms and an emphasis on culinary excellence. Its dramatic atrium sets the tone for luxury from the moment you board, and its wide variety of restaurants \u2013 from menus from multi-Michelin-Starred Jacques Pepin, to a venue dedicated to clean-eating \u2013 leave every palate satisfied. It&#8217;s clear Allura has set the tone for the future for Oceania Cruises.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Cruisers&#8217; Choice Award:<\/b> Viking Cruises<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic Member T L M: &#8220;Viking made our cruise experience effortless. From beginning to end the staff and crew anticipated our needs and exceeded our expectations. Our experience was superior overall: food options = excellent; entertainment = superb, enrichment lectures = informative; cabin = well appointed and cozy.&#8221;<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>Expedition Awards<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n              <b>Best Expedition Cruise Line:\u00a0<\/b>National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;While others chase trends, National Geographic-Lindblad keeps redefining exploration. On every voyage, you&#8217;ll find passionate guides, excellent enrichment learning and guests with a shared sense of curiosity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Best for Adventure:\u00a0<\/b>Quark Expeditions<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic&#8217;s Editors: &#8220;Quark Expeditions goes above and beyond to ensure cruisers discover polar regions in true adrenaline-pumping style. From kayaking and paddleboarding the icy, marine life-rich waters to alpine trekking, heli-hiking and camping in dramatic settings, the cruise line delivers unparalleled experiences in unforgettable places.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/li>\n<li>\n              <b>Cruisers&#8217; Choice Award:<\/b> Aqua Expeditions<br \/><i>According to Cruise Critic Member Estelle1961: &#8220;Without a doubt one of the best cruises we have been on. The ship and rooms are absolutely beautiful, but it is the incredible staff, great food and amazing excursions that really made this trip so memorable. Our only regret is not booking a longer trip&#8230;.hope to sail with Aqua again soon!&#8221;<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>2025 Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Ocean Category<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>Best Ocean Cruise Line: <\/b>Virgin Voyages<br \/><b>Best New Ship: <\/b>Celebrity Xcel<br \/><b>Best Cabins: <\/b>Disney Cruise Line<br \/><b>Best for Couples: <\/b>Princess Cruises<br \/><b>Best Dining: <\/b>Virgin Voyages<br \/><b>Best Entertainment: <\/b>Virgin Voyages<br \/><b>Best Enrichment: <\/b>Cunard Line<br \/><b>Best for Families: <\/b>MSC Cruises<br \/><b>Best Itineraries: <\/b>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line<\/span><br \/><b>Best for LGBTQ+ Travelers: <\/b>Virgin Voyages<br \/><b>Best Nightlife: <\/b>Norwegian Cruise Line<br \/><b>Best for Remote Workers: <\/b>Royal Caribbean International<br \/><b>Best Service: <\/b>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line<\/span><br \/><b>Best for Solo Travelers: <\/b>Norwegian Cruise Line<br \/><b>Best Spa: <\/b>Norwegian Cruise Line<br \/><b>Best Specialty Dining:<\/b> Celebrity Cruises<br \/><b>Best Suites: <\/b>Royal Caribbean International<br \/><b>Best Suite Complex:<\/b>\u00a0MSC Cruises&#8217; MSC Yacht Club<br \/><b>Best Value for Money: <\/b>Carnival Cruise Line<br \/><b>Best Digital Experience:<\/b> Princess Cruises<br \/><b>Best North American Homeport:<\/b> Port Canaveral, <span class=\"xn-location\">Florida<\/span><br \/><b>Best Cruise Line Private Destination: <\/b>Royal <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean&#8217;s<\/span> Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>River Category<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>Best <span class=\"xn-person\">River Cruise Line<\/span>: <\/b>Avalon Waterways<br \/><b>Best New River Ship: <\/b>AmaMagdalena<br \/><b>Best for Active Cruisers: <\/b>Avalon Waterways<br \/><b>Best Cabins: <\/b>Avalon Waterways<br \/><b>Best for Couples: <\/b>VIVA Cruises<br \/><b>Best Dining: <\/b>Riverside Luxury Cruises<br \/><b>Best for Entertainment: <\/b>Scenic<br \/><b>Best Enrichment: <\/b>AmaWaterways<br \/><b>Best for Families<\/b>: Adventures by Disney<br \/><b>Best for First-Timers: <\/b>Viking<br \/><b>Best for LGBTQ+ Travelers: <\/b>Uniworld Boutique River Cruises<br \/><b>Best for Luxury: <\/b>Riverside Luxury Cruises<br \/><b>Best for Remote Workers: <\/b>Viking<br \/><b>Best Service: <\/b>Scenic<br \/><b>Best for Solo Travelers: <\/b>American Cruise Lines<br \/><b>Best Value for Money: <\/b>Gate 1 Travel<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Luxury Category<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>Best Luxury Cruise Line: <\/b>Explora Journeys<br \/><b>Best New Luxury Ship:<\/b>\u00a0Oceania Allura<br \/><b>Best Cabins:<\/b>\u00a0Explora Journeys<br \/><b>Best for Couples: <\/b>SeaDream Yacht Club<br \/><b>Best Dining:<\/b>\u00a0Explora Journeys<br \/><b>Best Enrichment:<\/b> Viking<br \/><b>Best for Families: <\/b>Explora Journeys<br \/><b>Best Itineraries: <\/b>Crystal Cruises<br \/><b>Best for LGBTQ+ Travelers: <\/b>Azamara<br \/><b>Best for Remote Workers: <\/b>Viking<br \/><b>Best Service: <\/b>The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection<br \/><b>Best Shore Excursions:<\/b> Oceania Cruises<br \/><b>Best for Solo Travelers: <\/b>Oceania Cruises<br \/><b>Best Spa:<\/b> Viking<br \/><b>Best Value for Money:<\/b>\u00a0Windstar Cruises<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Expedition Category<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">\n        <b>Best Expedition Cruise Line: <\/b>National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions<br \/><b>Best for Adventure:<\/b> Quark Expeditions<br \/><b>Best Cabins:<\/b>\u00a0Seabourn Cruise Line<br \/><b>Best Dining:<\/b> Scenic<br \/><b>Best for Education and Enrichment:<\/b>\u00a0National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions<br \/><b>Best Itineraries: <\/b>Ponant<br \/><b>Best for LGBTQ+ Travelers: <\/b>Quasar<br \/><b>Best for Light Expedition:<\/b> Viking<br \/><b>Best for Luxury:<\/b>\u00a0Silversea Expeditions<br \/><b>Best Service:<\/b> Aqua Expeditions<br \/><b>Best Spa: <\/b>Viking<br \/><b>Best Value for Money:<\/b> Swan Hellenic Cruises<br \/><b>Best in <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>:<\/b>\u00a0UnCruise Adventures<br \/><b>Best in <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica<\/span>:<\/b> Quark Expeditions<br \/><b>Best in the Arctic:<\/b>\u00a0Ponant Cruises<br \/><b>Best in the Galapagos:<\/b>\u00a0National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Cruisers&#8217; Choice Category<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Top-Rated Ocean Cruise Lines<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Margaritaville at Sea<\/li>\n<li>Virgin Voyages<\/li>\n<li>Celebrity Cruises<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n        <b>Top-Rated River Cruise Lines<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Avalon Waterways<\/li>\n<li>Viking<\/li>\n<li>Emerald Cruises<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n        <b>Top-Rated Luxury Cruise Lines<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Viking<\/li>\n<li>Explora Journeys<\/li>\n<li>The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n        <b>Top-Rated Expedition Cruise Lines<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Aqua Expeditions<\/li>\n<li>Quasar Expeditions<\/li>\n<li>Quark Expeditions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To view the full details of each category, visit the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4570987-1&amp;h=1283212218&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cruisecritic.com%2Fawards%2F2025&amp;a=2025+Cruise+Critic+Best+in+Cruise+Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2025 Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <sup>1<\/sup><br \/>\n        <i>2026 forecast numbers based on data from the Cruise Lines International Association<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Cruise Critic<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Cruise Critic<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is an online cruise guide, offering a comprehensive resource for cruise travelers, from first-time cruisers to avid cruise enthusiasts. The site features more than 650,000 cruise reviews and hosts the world&#8217;s largest online cruise community where travelers share experiences and opinions with fellow cruisers. Cruise Critic was the first consumer cruise site on the Internet, launched in <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 1995<\/span> by The Independent Traveler, Inc., a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Tripadvisor, Inc.<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world&#8217;s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, restaurants, and other travel categories such as hotels. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. 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