2017 best cruise ships by the people who know

best cruise ships

Serious cruisers have to be the best people to ask: Which are the best cruise ships? The winners of the 2017 Cruise Critic awards are out so take a look…

Best Cruises Overall
Celebrity Reflection (above) – Celebrity Cruises (Large)
Riviera – Oceania Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Star – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ship Cabins
Celebrity Reflection – Celebrity Cruises (Large)
Riviera – Oceania Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Sea – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Dining
Norwegian Jade – Norwegian Cruise Line (Large)
Riviera – Oceania Cruises (Mid-Size)
Saga Sapphire – Saga Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Embarkation
Harmony of the Seas – Royal Caribbean (Large)
Riviera – Oceania Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Star – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
Norwegian Epic – Norwegian Cruise Line (Large)
Thomson Spirit – Thomson Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Sea – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Fitness & Recreation
Ovation of the Seas – Royal Caribbean (Large)
Oriana – P&O Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Sea – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ship Public Rooms
Celebrity Silhouette – Celebrity Cruises (Large)
Riviera – Oceania Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Star – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Service
Celebrity Silhouette – Celebrity Silhouette (Large)
Riviera – Oceania Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Star – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruise Ship Shore Excursions
Celebrity Infinity – Celebrity Cruises (Large)
Thomson Spirit – Thomson Cruises (Mid-Size)
Aegean Odyssey – Voyages to Antiquity (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Value
Celebrity Reflection – Celebrity Cruises (Large)
Thomson Spirit – Thomson Cruises (Mid-Size)
Viking Star – Viking Ocean Cruises (Small)

Best Cruises for Families
Harmony of the Seas – Royal Caribbean

Best for First-Timers
Freedom of the Seas – Royal Caribbean

The 2017 Cruise Critic UK Cruisers’ Choice Awards are based entirely on UK reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website.

UK editor Adam Coulter said: “Overall, the cruise industry excels in its offerings to travellers – from phenomenal entertainment to exceptional service – and these awards highlight the cruise lines that travellers rank as particularly outstanding, in order to assist those planning a cruise.

“Travellers increasingly consult consumer reviews and photos for guidance when researching, and these awards aim to streamline this process further.”

The three ship classes are based on passenger capacity (Large: 2,000+ passengers; Mid-Size: 1,200 to 1,999 passengers; Small: 1,200 or fewer passengers).

For the full list of winners, visit Cruise Critic