THE BRITISH CRUISE AWARDS 2018

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BEST CRUISE LINE

WINNER

Princess Cruises

2018 marks an exceptional fifth win in a row for Princess Cruises in the Best Cruise Line category. You love the glamour of Princess ships, with their sparkling atriums and innovative features such as Movies Under the Stars, excellent onboard service and incredible range of itineraries, particularly to destinations such as Asia and Alaska, but also the Baltic and Mediterranean. Also impressive are the onboard entertainment, restaurants and spas. New ship Sea Princess launches next year.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

P&O Cruises

The Southampton-based cruise line continues to score highly with you thanks to its fantastic entertainment, wide range of activities and great restaurants, with its renowned Food Heroes including Marco Pierre White and wine guru Olly Smith. You also love their ship livery designs and their ship names, including Britannia, named by HM The Queen.

The fleet continues to grow – Iona, the largest ship for the UK market, is set to launch in 2020 and will sail the stunning coast of Norway.

BEST RIVER CRUISE LINE

WINNER

Viking

You continue to be impressed with the quality of Viking's river cruises, from culturally immersive itineraries to the stylish fleet and great staff. With décor inspired by its Scandinavian heritage, Viking river cruise ships continue to be a popular choice, and the fleet continues to grow, with Viking Ra launched earlier this year and now sailing the Nile. Ever popular destinations include the Rhine, Elbe and Danube, as well as further-flung destinations such as the Yangtze.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Emerald Waterways

Also garnering lots of votes in this category was Emerald Waterways. Their new EmeraldACTIVE hiking and biking excursions are a big hit, allowing you to keep active while enjoying some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. And youre also wowed by this fast-growing