Royal Caribbean’s Surprise of the Seas named Finest New Ship; Emerald Azzurra named Finest New Luxurious Ship and Viking Expeditions’ two new ships named Finest New Expedition Ships
LONDON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cruise Critic®, the world’s main cruise evaluations website and on-line cruise group, has named the winners of its 14th annual Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards – the trade’s most complete awards — recognizing one of the best cruise strains of the 12 months for UK cruisers, as chosen by the positioning’s worldwide crew of cruise specialists.
“That is the primary time since earlier than the pandemic that we’re asserting our full listing of Editors’ Picks Awards winners – which marks an enormous milestone for the trade,” shares Adam Coulter, Govt Editor of Cruise Critic UK. “These awards showcase essentially the most standout cruise strains – and ports – of the 12 months, primarily based on our editorial crew’s private expertise and intensive trade experience. The listing of winners is proof of the unimaginable strides of the trade over the previous 12 months – not simply in returning to full service, however in offering travellers with really outstanding experiences.”
This 12 months’s awards additionally introduce a devoted Expedition class, a testomony to the large progress of the expedition cruise market in recent times.
“The expedition trade has seen an enormous increase over the previous couple of years,” Coulter says. “With a larger variety of travellers reserving these bucket list-worthy adventures and extra expedition ships than ever crusing in these far-flung areas, there is no higher time to think about one among these sailings.”
2022 Award Highlights
Ocean Awards
- Surprise of the Seas – now the world’s largest cruise ship, and the sixth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class – was named Finest New Ship of the 12 months.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic’s Editors: “Surprise of the Seas takes one of the best of the ground-breaking Oasis Class and ramps it up a notch – in actions, eating, expertise, lodging and delicacies – making it a transparent winner for Brits.”
- Virgin Voyages obtained this 12 months’s award for Finest Eating, acknowledged for its array of high-quality eating choices for each style – all included within the line’s fares.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic’s Editors: “Virgin’s eating programme is as eclectic and on-trend as the road. It caters to all tastes, in any respect hours – and better of all, each venue is included in your fare.”
- Ambassador Cruise Line was named Finest Worth for Cash for its considerate inclusions and aggressive pricing.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic’s Editors: “Ambassador boasts inexpensive lead-in fares, plus an included drinks and suggestions bundle – together with all suggestions, service expenses and premium wines, spirits, teas and coffees.”
- Southampton was named this 12 months’s Finest UK Departure Port, for its continued enhancements and choices.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic Editors: “Southampton has as soon as once more led the way in which by way of cruise – be that within the type of the world-leading Horizon terminal, to the gorgeous new Harbour Lodge.”
Luxurious Awards
- Silversea Cruises obtained the award for Finest Luxurious Cruise Line for its full-range of luxurious choices and fixed innovation, by new programmes like in-suite wellness choices and the S.A.L.T tour and eating programme.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic Editors: “If it is pampering you need, Silversea delivers. From the spacious and beyond-comfy suites, to the personalised butler service, Silversea treats you to an all-inclusive luxurious expertise, even earlier than you board.”
- Emerald Cruises’ brand-new Emerald Azzurra was named Finest New Luxurious Ship, boasting a 100-person ship that editors say seems and seems like a luxurious yacht.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic Editors: “With Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Cruises has staked its declare on the earth of luxurious cruising — with modern, trendy areas, beautiful out of doors enclaves and staterooms which might be decked out with something a visitor may need.”
- Oceania Cruises gained this 12 months’s award for Finest Itineraries, for its thoughtfully designed itineraries that transcend the same old – even amongst others within the small-ship class.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic Editors: “The road’s World Cruise and its segments maximize time in marquee cities, whereas European, Caribbean and different cruises carry you to the subsequent cool port you have but to find – all complemented by a brand new shore tour programme.”
Expedition Awards
- Viking Expeditions’ brand-new sister-ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, have been named Finest New Expedition Ships for his or her capacity to ship the high-quality expertise for which the road is thought in its first-ever expedition vessels.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic Editors: “The ships provide the suitable steadiness of exploration, studying and luxury, and Viking would not miss a element – even creating one-of-a-kind Particular Operations Boats.”
- Hurtigruten obtained the award for Finest for Journey, highlighting the once-in-a-lifetime experiences the road delivers friends in its off-the-beaten-path locations.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic Editors: “Whether or not it is a voyage to Svalbard to trek polar bears, a cruise across the Galapagos or a visit to Alaska to identify humpback whales, Hurtigruten will get you up entrance and shut on the subject of journey.”
- Hurtigruten was additionally named the Finest Worth for Cash within the Expedition Class, awarded for its aggressive pricing, upgraded expedition ships and total choices.
- In accordance with Cruise Critic Editors: “Hurtigruten has specialised in Arctic and Antarctica journey for many years, however what’s new is the road’s upgraded expedition fleet members, which mix terrific science choices and sustainable hybrid battery energy with extra inclusions and larger consolation.”
2022 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards
Ocean Class
Finest New Ship: Royal Caribbean’s Surprise of the Seas
Finest Cabins: Movie star Cruises
Finest Eating: Virgin Voyages
Finest Leisure: Norwegian Cruise Line
Finest for Households: P&O Cruises
Finest Innovation/Tech: Princess Cruises
Finest for LGBTQ+ Travellers: Virgin Voyages
Finest Nightlife: Virgin Voyages
Finest Service: Celestyal Cruises
Finest for Solo Travellers: Fred. Olsen Cruises
Finest Spa: Cunard Line
Finest Specialty Eating: Movie star Cruises
Finest Suites: Royal Caribbean Worldwide
Finest Suite Complicated: MSC Cruises
Finest Worth for Cash: Ambassador Cruise Line
Finest App: MSC Cruises
Finest UK Departure Port: Southampton
Finest UK & British Isles Port of Name: Guernsey
Luxurious Class
Finest Luxurious Cruise Line: Silversea Cruises
Finest New Luxurious Ship: Emerald Azzurra
Finest Cabins: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Finest Eating: Silversea Cruises
Finest Enrichment: Viking Ocean Cruises
Finest Itineraries: Oceania Cruises
Finest Service: Seabourn Cruise Line
Finest Shore Excursions: Windstar Cruises
Finest for Solo Travellers: Seabourn Cruise Line
Finest Spa: Viking Ocean Cruises
Finest Worth for Cash: SeaDream Yacht Membership
Expedition Class (New in 2022)
Finest New Luxurious Ship: Viking Octantis & Viking Polaris
Finest for Journey: Hurtigruten
Finest Cabins: Seabourn Cruise Line
Finest Eating: Scenic
Finest for Luxurious: Silversea Expeditions
Finest Science Choices: Viking Expeditions
Finest for Seniors: Fred. Olsen
Finest Service: Scenic
Finest Worth for Cash: Hurtigruten
Finest in Alaska: UnCruise Adventures
Finest in Antarctica: Silversea Expeditions
Finest within the Arctic: Hurtigruten
Finest within the Galapagos: Lindblad Expeditions
To view the complete particulars of every class, go to the 2022 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards. For pictures of this 12 months’s winners, click here.
Notice to Editors: This listing of winners displays the winners in Cruise Critic’s UK Editors’ Picks Awards. To view the winners within the US Editors’ Picks Awards click here.
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