World Cruise Awards News

Princess Cruises Celebrates End of the Year with Prestigious Industry Honors for Ships, Itineraries
After a banner year introducing enthusiastic cruisers to the new Sun Princess, the next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler’s Mega Ship of the Year, Princess Cruises continues to sail off with top honors from some of the most respected travel industry organizations worldwide. Acclaimed for incredible ships, itineraries, dining, travel advisor programs and of course, romance, Princess promises an unforgettable onboard experience and wanderlust destinations to fall in love with.

Grand Pioneers Named ‘The World’s Best Green Cruise Line 2024’
Grand Pioneers Cruise is the first cruise line in Vietnam recognized as the “World’s Best Green Cruise Line 2024” at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This honour reflects the cruise line’s unmatched commitment to eco-friendly innovation and its leadership in Vietnam’s sustainable luxury cruising scene, perfectly complementing the grandeur and importance of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

World Cruise Awards acknowledges best 2024 cruise brands at Madeira ceremony
World Cruise Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the cruise industry – has announced the highly-anticipated winners of its 2024 programme. The finest cruise brands from around the world attended the red-carpet 4th annual World Cruise Awards Gala Ceremony, hosted in Funchal, the capital of Madeira.

Cruise Saudi is making waves with nominations for three prestigious industry accolades
Cruise Saudi shortlisted by the World Cruise Awards, Seatrade Cruise Awards, and Wave Awards 2023

Voting opens for World Cruise Awards 2023
World Cruise Awards – the global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the global cruise sector – has opened voting for its inaugural programme. Industry professionals, as well as media and consumers, are invited to vote for their favourite cruise brands.

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World Cruise Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the cruise industry – has announced the highly-anticipated winners of its 2022 programme.

Breaking Travel News interview: Diego García, vice president, Anakonda Amazon Cruises
Anakonda Amazon Cruises has been honoured with the title of Latin America’s Best River Cruise Line by voters at the World Cruise Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Diego García, vice president of Anakonda Amazon Cruises, to find out how it feels to have taken the prestigious honour

New study predicts full recovery cruise by 2023
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has shared new findings demonstrating the cruise industry’s resilience. The study, unveiled at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, predicts the sector to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023.

Jamaica ends pre-arrival Covid testing
International visitors to Jamaica will no longer be required to present a negative Covid-19 Antigen or PCR result prior to travel to the island, as from 16 April.
Royal Caribbean begins construction on sixth Oasis Class vessel
Royal Caribbean has begun construction on the sixth ship in Oasis Class in Saint-Nazaire, France. Utopia of the Seas is scheduled to enter service in spring 2024.

Breaking Travel News interview: Richard Xie, deputy general manager, Century Cruises
Century Cruises has been honoured with two top titles by voters at the World Cruise Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Richard Xie, deputy general manager of the line, to find out how it feels to have taken the prestigious honours