The Wave Awards are proud to be associated with some of the leading brands within the cruise travel industry.
Find out more about our partners below:
HEADLINE SPONSOR
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen originated in Hvitsten, a small town on the shores of Oslofjord, Norway, in 1848 when three Olsen brothers – Fredrik Christian, Petter and Andreas – bought their first ships and began an international shipping company. 175 years later, and now into the fifth generation of the family, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines operate cruises...
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
Cunard
For over 180 years Cunard have set the bar, and then raised it. Our rich history and unrivalled seafaring knowledge means that Cunard has grown into a truly iconic brand. A holiday with Cunard brings untold opportunities to experience something new. Art classes and fine dining. Pub fare and karaoke. An opportunity to simply lay...
WELCOME DRINKS SPONSOR
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
With headquarters in Miami and offices around the world, Regent is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company with a portfolio of three award-winning brands: Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Together, these brands have the youngest and fastest-growing fleet of the major cruise operators with...
GOLD SPONSORS
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages is a cruise line headquartered in Plantation, Florida and a joint venture between the Virgin Group and Bain Capital. As of May 2023, Virgin Voyages has three ships in the fleet, with one more on order, all with an expected capacity of approximately 2,700 passengers each. The first ship, Scarlet Lady, began sailing August 6 2021 from Portsmouth with UK only itineraries. Scarlet Lady...
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s seven small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and feature the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports...
Travelzoo
Travelzoo provides exclusive offers and experiences to 30 million of its global members. With insider deals and one-of-a-kind lifestyle experiences reviewed by experts around the globe. They specialise in outstanding cruise, travel, hotel and entertainment experiences. Travelzoo works directly with operators, cruise companies, hotels, and tourism boards to share inspirational content and travel offers with...
Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. More than 50 years later, the line is renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers millions of...
Cruise Plus
Cruise Plus provides tailor-made cruise and stay packages, incorporating the world’s most popular cruise lines, as well as the best airlines, hotels, and touring companies. Booking a Cruise Plus holiday doesn’t restrict you to the ocean – it opens up a wealth of destinations you may not usually visit on an ordinary package holiday. Opting...
Marella Cruises
Marella’ means ‘shining sea’ in Celtic and beautifully captures who we are and what we do. We sail to 100+ ports around the world, so – whether it’s tropical islands or culture-crammed coastal towns – there’s something new over every horizon. We’ve got two decades of sailing under our belt, and we combine TUI’s vast experience in...
SILVER SPONSORS
Traveltek
Your Partner in Travel Technology. Traveltek is an award-winning travel technology company that provides an innovative and comprehensive range of products that enables travel companies to become more productive, efficient and scalable. Our vision is to build a global marketplace by connecting the world of travel through leading technologies, extensive distribution capabilities and sophisticated data...
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival is “The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line”. Our holidays offer not only outstanding value for the money, but more importantly, FUN! If you enjoy experiencing new things, a Carnival cruise is the perfect holiday choice. You’ll find unique experiences that are simply fit to be shared – slip into cool bars, live entertainment, delectable...
Iconic Luxury Hotels
Iconic Luxury Hotels’ purpose is simple: to provide iconic luxury in its finest form. Staying at an Iconic Luxury Hotel is an experience that lives long in the memory. Service that is thoughtful and discreet; food that attains culinary perfection yet is delivered in a relaxed, comfortable environment; rooms that project opulence but make you...
Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel is an established, traditional and award-winning cruise line, experts in what they do and guaranteed to deliver a fantastic cruise experience. What makes this cruise line so special is its programme of escorted tours and shore excursions, offering experiences such as tours of wineries not open to the public and special concerts in...
Gail Kenny
Regarded as the market leader when it comes to connecting the best travel, digital and technology talent with innovative, diverse and growing brands. Gail Kenny has been delivering senior-level talent for over 15 years, building a highly trusted reputation.
Force24
Founded in 2010, Force24 is now the UK’s fastest-growing marketing automation platform. Force24’s vision is to empower marketers to hold valuable conversations every day, at scale. For over 10 years, the Force24 platform has enabled some of the UK’s biggest brands to become more dominant, and many ambitious SMEs more fearsome.
AWARD CATEGORY SPONSOR
Expedition Cruise Network
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is a commercial B2B membership organisation whose purpose is to connect expedition cruise operators with travel-trade professionals, in order to promote expedition cruising as an incredible choice for travellers from across the world. We are also a voice for the sector that seeks to represent it in authentic, trustworthy, and...
Limitless Travel
Limitless Travel was born in 2014, when Founder, Angus Drummond, was told that one day his illness would prevent him from walking. Angus decided that he wanted to shape a world in which anyone of any ability and any age can travel without limits. Since then, Limitless Travel has created thousands of holiday experiences for customers...
