The World Cruise Awards held its 4th annual ceremony in Funchal, Madeira, announcing winners in the cruise industry for 2024. The event gathered cruise brands to recognize achievements across categories.
The World Cruise Awards is connected to the World Travel Awards, which marks its 31st year.
The results came from votes by industry professionals and the public. Here are the winners:
World Awards
- Best Cruise Terminal: DP World Mina Rashid (Dubai, UAE)
- Best Cruise Destination: Saudi Arabia
- Best Cruise Terminal for Sustainability: Port of Funchal (Madeira, Portugal)
- Best Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Best Boutique Cruise Line: Star Clippers
- Best Green Cruise Line: Grand Pioneers
- Best Cruise Line for Shore Excursions: Silversea
- Best Expedition Cruise Line: The Boat Company
- Best Small Cruise Ship: Evrima (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection)
- Best Midsize Cruise Ship: Disney Magic
- Best Large Cruise Ship: Icon of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
- Best Cruise Ship for Technology: Quantum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
- Best Cruise Ship for Dining: Sun Princess
- Best Cruise Ship for Families: Disney Dream
- Best Cruise Ship for Romance: SeaDream I
- Best Cruise Ship for Activities: Quantum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
- Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment: Symphony of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
- Best Cruise Ship for Gambling: Enchanted Princess
- Best Cruise Ship Suite: Royal Suite – Royal Caribbean International
- Best River Cruise Line: DouroAzul
- Best River Cruise Suite: Explorer Suite – Viking Egdir
- Best River Cruise Destination: Austria
- Best River Cruise Ship: Scenic Azure
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: Cruise Vacations
Regional Awards
Africa
- Best Cruise Terminal: Cape Town Cruise Terminal (South Africa)
- Best Cruise Destination: Egypt
- Best Cruise Line: Cunard
- Best River Cruise Destination: Egypt
- Best River Cruise Suite: Owners Suite – ARAX, Kazazian Cruises
- Best River Cruise Line: Kazazian Cruises
- Best River Cruise Ship: Zambezi Queen
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: Cruise Vacations
Asia
- Best Cruise Terminal: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (Hong Kong)
- Best Cruise Destination: Hong Kong
- Best Cruise Line: Silversea
- Best River Cruise Suite: Royal Panorama Suite – Scenic Spirit
- Best River Cruise Destination: China
- Best River Cruise Line: Century Cruises
- Best River Cruise Ship: Century Oasis
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: Incruising Travel Asia
Caribbean
- Best Cruise Destination: Jamaica
- Best Cruise Terminal: Port of Ocho Rios (Jamaica)
- Best Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: The Indar Weir Travel Centre
Europe
- Best Cruise Terminal: Lisbon Cruise Port (Portugal)
- Best Cruise Destination: Lisbon (Portugal)
- Best Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Best River Cruise Suite: Explorer Suite – Viking Egdir
- Best River Cruise Line: DouroAzul
- Best River Cruise Destination: Austria
- Best River Cruise Ship: Scenic Azure
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: B Cruises
Indian Ocean
- Best Cruise Destination: Seychelles
- Best Cruise Terminal: Port Victoria (Seychelles)
- Best Cruise Line: Silversea
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: Silver Wings Travels
Latin America
- Best Cruise Terminal: Pier Mauá International Cruise Terminal (Brazil)
- Best Cruise Destination: Brazil
- Best Cruise Line: Golden Galapagos Cruises
- Best River Cruise Line: Aqua Expeditions
- Best River Cruise Suite: Deluxe Suite – Manatee Amazon Explorer
- Best River Cruise Destination: Brazil
- Best River Cruise Ship: Manatee Amazon Explorer
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: R11 Travel Viagens e Turismo
Middle East
- Best Cruise Terminal: DP World Mina Rashid (Dubai, UAE)
- Best Cruise Destination: Saudi Arabia
- Best Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: Touri Travel & Tourism
North America
- Best Cruise Terminal: PortMiami (USA)
- Best Cruise Destination: Alaska (USA)
- Best Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
- Best River Cruise Destination: Louisiana (USA)
- Best River Cruise Suite: Grand Suite – American Jazz
- Best River Cruise Line: American Cruise Lines
- Best River Cruise Ship: American Jazz
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: Luxury Cruise Connections
Oceania
- Best Cruise Destination: Fiji
- Best Cruise Terminal: Port of Lautoka (Fiji)
- Best Cruise Line: Silversea
- Best Cruise Travel Agency: Flight Centre
