Cruiseline.com Reveals Winners of 2026 Member Choice Awards

Cruiseline.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Member Choice Awards. Now in its eleventh year, these awards recognize top cruise lines, ships, and destinations. Recognition is based on reviews submitted to Cruiseline.com by community members who sailed and reviewed cruises between January and December 2025.

Best Cruise Lines
- Mainstream: Royal Caribbean (top honors), followed by Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line.
- Premium: Viking Ocean Cruises led the category.
- Luxury: Crystal took the #1 spot.
- River: AmaWaterways earned the highest ratings.

Best Cruise Ships
- Overall Winner: Utopia of the Seas — praised for dining, service, and staterooms.
- Best New Ship (2026): Star of the Seas debuted impressively.
- Other top performers included Wonder of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, and Celebrity Ascent.

Dining & Service
- Dining: Celebrity Cruises topped the food category.
- Service: Royal Caribbean scored highest, with Utopia of the Seas leading individual ship rankings.

Staterooms
- Celebrity Cruises and Disney Cruise Line were recognized for stateroom quality, with Utopia of the Seas again standing out.

Cruise Ports & Destinations
- Best Port: Skagway, Alaska — showing the enduring appeal of Alaskan itineraries.
- Best Private Destination: Disney’s Castaway Cay in the Bahamas.

These awards are based on verified reviews from Cruiseline.com community members who sailed in 2025, making them a strong reflection of traveler experiences.