Although 2016 marks the 9th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, it's the first year that the cruise website has named a full list of winners in the luxury category. Noting its "impeccable service, creative itineraries and sophisticated touches," the editors named Seabourn the best luxury cruise line.
Although 2016 marks the 9th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, it's the first year that the cruise website has named a full list of winners in the luxury category. Noting its "impeccable service, creative itineraries and sophisticated touches," the editors named Seabourn the best luxury cruise line.
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Regent's Seven Seas Explorer, which starting sailing in July 2016, was named the best new luxury ship.
Regent's Seven Seas Explorer, which starting sailing in July 2016, was named the best new luxury ship.
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Two ships operated by Azamara Club Cruises, the Journey and the Quest, tied for best luxury refurbishment. The Quest is shown in Iles des Saintes, France.
Two ships operated by Azamara Club Cruises, the Journey and the Quest, tied for best luxury refurbishment. The Quest is shown in Iles des Saintes, France.
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With desserts like this semifreddo di zabaione con crema al cioccolato e rum, it's no wonder that Oceania Cruises won for best luxury dining.
With desserts like this semifreddo di zabaione con crema al cioccolato e rum, it's no wonder that Oceania Cruises won for best luxury dining.
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The four ships of Regent's Seven Seas won for best luxury cabins.
The four ships of Regent's Seven Seas won for best luxury cabins.
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With trips to the Arctic and Greenland, the Russian Far East, the South Pacific islands and more, Silversea Cruises won for best luxury itineraries.
With trips to the Arctic and Greenland, the Russian Far East, the South Pacific islands and more, Silversea Cruises won for best luxury itineraries.
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Azamara Club Cruises also received honors for best luxury shore excursions, like this "Azamazing Evening Event" at the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, now part of Turkey.
Azamara Club Cruises also received honors for best luxury shore excursions, like this "Azamazing Evening Event" at the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, now part of Turkey.
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Crystal Cruises took the luxury award for best enrichment programs, including wine tasting, tai chi and personalized movies, photo collections and blogs of guests' travels.
Crystal Cruises took the luxury award for best enrichment programs, including wine tasting, tai chi and personalized movies, photo collections and blogs of guests' travels.
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Windstar Cruises, known for its intimate small ship and yacht cruises, took the prize for best luxury cruises for romance.
Windstar Cruises, known for its intimate small ship and yacht cruises, took the prize for best luxury cruises for romance.
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Viking Ocean Cruises won in the category of best luxury value for your money.
Viking Ocean Cruises won in the category of best luxury value for your money.
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Viking Ocean Cruises also won for best spa in the luxury category.
Viking Ocean Cruises also won for best spa in the luxury category.
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