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The Wave Awards 2017 Results

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RECOGNISING AND REWARDING EXCELLENCE IN THE CRUISE HOLIDAY SECTOR

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Now in its 3rd year, the unique and prestigious Wave Awards recognises and celebrates excellence within the cruise holiday sector. The awards cover all aspects of the industry from both a consumer and trade perspective, while setting a benchmark for excellence.

The majority of the awards is based on rigorous assessment of submitted entries by an esteemed panel of cruise travel experts. There are, however, separate categories which enable the public to vote for their favourite cruise lines, destinations, cruise agents and airlines; scroll down to view all categories.

We are pleased to announce that the 2018 Wave Awards will take place on 1st March 2018 at our new venue the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden. Entries are now open. In order to enter you must first register online – this is designed to make your entry submission more straightforward.

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The Wave Awards 2017 Winners

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Our full list of Wave Awards winners and highly commended finalists:

CategoryWinner
Best UK departure portAssociated British Ports Southampton
(A high commendation was awarded to Port of Tyne)
Best destinationFalkland Islands
Best UK Attraction or ExcursionIntercruises, Tower of London
(A high commendation was awarded to Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh)
Best International Attraction or ExcursionCelebrity Cruises, Chef’s Market Discoveries
Best for Environment & SustainabilityHurtigruten
Best for CuisineOceania Cruises
(A high commendation was awarded to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Europa 2)
Best for EntertainmentNorwegian Cruise Line
Best for well-being or spa facilitiesHapag-Lloyd Cruises
Best for LGBTCelebrity Cruises
Best for EnrichmentVoyages to Antiquity
(A high commendation was awarded to Cunard)
Best for AccommodationRegent Seven Seas Cruises
(A high commendation was awarded to Cunard)
Passenger Favourite Cruise AgentBolsover Cruise Club
(High commendations were awarded to Cruise Nation and Iglu Cruise)
Passenger Favourite AirlineEmirates
(High commendations were awarded to British Airways and Thomson)
Passenger Favourite DestinationGreece
(High commendations were awarded to Barbados and Croatia
Passenger Favourite Specialist Cruise LineAzamara Club Cruises
(High commendations were awarded to Silversea and Voyages to Antiquity
Passenger Favourite Luxury Cruise LineCrystal Cruises
(High commendations were awarded to Cunard and Oceania Cruises
Passenger Favourite River Cruise LineViking Cruises
(High commendations were awarded to Saga River Cruises and Riviera Travel
Passenger Favourite Ocean Cruise LineP&O Cruises
(High commendations were awarded to Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International
Best Digital or Web-based Service or PlatformCruise Nation
Best Advertising, Marketing or PR CampaignCunard, Queen Mary 2. Remastered.
(A high commendation was awarded to Thomson Cruises, #NotForMe social media campaign)
Escorted or Specialist Tour OperatorTitan Travel
Best Transfer ServiceAvalon Waterways.
(A high commendation was awarded to Ports Direct)
Best Cruise AgentWorld Travel Holdings
(A high commendation was awarded to Imagine Cruising)
Best Online Travel AgentCruise Nation
(A high commendation was awarded to Iglu Cruise)
Best Individual Cruise ConsultantStacy Day, ROL Cruise
(A high commendation was awarded to Zoltan Biczo, Ponders Cruise & Travel)
Best New Ship LaunchRoyal Caribbean International, Harmony of the Seas
(A high commendation was awarded to Holland America Line, ms Koningsdam)
Best Specialist Cruise LineAzamara Club Cruises
Best Value-for-money Cruise LineSaga Cruises
Best Family Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean International
Best Adventure Cruise LineSilversea Expeditions
Best Premium Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
(A high commendation was awarded to Oceania Cruises)
Best Luxury Cruise LineSeabourn
(A high commendation was awarded to Crystal Cruises)
Best River Cruise LineUniworld Boutique River Cruises
(A high commendation was awarded to Avalon Waterways)
Best Ocean Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean International

Award Categories

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Cruise Line

  • Best Luxury Cruise Line
  • Best Luxury River Cruise Line
  • Best River Cruise Line
  • Best Ocean Cruise Line
  • Best Family Cruise Line
  • Best Premium Cruise Line
  • Best Specialist Cruise Line
  • Best Value for Money Cruise Line
  • Best Adventure/Expedition Cruise Line
  • Best New Ship Launch (Ocean or River)
  • Best for Solo Travellers
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Ports & Destination

  • Best UK & Ireland Departure Port
  • Best UK or International Attraction/Excursion
  • Best Destination (Port or Country)
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On Board

  • Best for Cuisine
  • Best for Accommodation
  • Best for Wellbeing/Spas
  • Best for Entertainment
  • Best for LGBT
  • Best for Enrichment
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Industry

  • Best Advertising, PR or Marketing Campaign
  • Best Transfer Service
  • Best Escorted & Specialist Tour Operator of the Year
  • Best Digital or Web-based Platform or Service
  • Best Use of Technology
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Agent

  • Best Cruise Travel Agent
  • Best Cruise Online Travel Agent
  • Individual Award for Best Cruise Agent
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Passenger Favourites

  • Favourite Ocean Cruise Line
  • Favourite River Cruise Line
  • Favourite Luxury or Premium Cruise Line
  • Favourite Specialist Cruise Line
  • Favourite Cruise Travel Agent
  • Favourite Cruise Destination
  • Favourite Cruise Travel Blogger
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