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Cruiseline.com Celebrates the 2025 Member Choice Awards

On February 26, 2025, Cruiseline.com marked its significant milestone of ten years of the Member Choice Awards, recognizing excellence in the cruising industry. Over the past decade, the awards have celebrated various aspects of cruising, from ships and destinations to onboard experiences, shaping the vacation choices of countless travelers. The achievements highlighted this year reflect a community-driven selection process grounded in genuine feedback from cruisers.

The Member Choice Awards are determined by rankings submitted by the site's community of users, who review their cruise experiences from January to December of the previous year. This year's analysis was based on insights collected in 2024, offering a comprehensive picture of the best options in cruising. As a nod to the efforts and contributions of those who participated, the awards provided a platform for all cruise enthusiasts to share their experiences, enhancing mutual engagement in the community.

Winning big this year, Royal Caribbean led the pack with nine awards, asserting its dominance in several categories, including Best Mainstream Cruise Line, Best Cruise Ship, and Best New Cruise Ship. Other contenders that garnered accolades included Celebrity Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Viking River Cruises, showcasing a diverse range of top-tier cruise experiences.

Notably, the 2025 Member Choice Awards celebrated top port destinations too, with Willemstad in Curaçao and Castaway Cay, a private island owned by Disney Cruise Line, being recognized as standout cruise destinations. These honors not only signify exceptional service and amenities but also highlight the beauty and uniqueness of these locations, which provide unforgettable memories for travelers.

In an appreciation message, Jamie Cash, Chief Operating Officer of Cruiseline.com, expressed gratitude to community members for their valuable insights. He stated, "Congratulations to all the cruise lines, ships, and ports recognized in our 2025 Cruiseline.com Member Choice Awards. This is the tenth year we have presented these awards, which celebrate excellence in cruising and serve as thanks to community members who shared cruise feedback with us in the previous year."

Exploring specific categories within the awards, the Cruise Line Awards featured winners across numerous aspects:

• - Best Mainstream Cruise Line: 1. Royal Caribbean 2. Celebrity Cruises 3. Princess Cruises
• - Best Premium Cruise Line: 1. Viking Ocean Cruises 2. Windstar Cruises
• - Best Luxury Cruise Line: 1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2. Seabourn
• - Best River Cruise Line: 1. Viking River Cruises 2. Avalon Waterways
• - Best Cruise Line – Food and Dining: 1. Celebrity Cruises 2. Royal Caribbean
• - Best Cruise Line – Onboard Activities and Entertainment: 1. Royal Caribbean 2. Celebrity Cruises
• - Best Cruise Line – Service: 1. Royal Caribbean 2. Celebrity Cruises
• - Best Cruise Line – Staterooms: 1. Celebrity Cruises 2. Royal Caribbean

The Cruise Ship Awards highlighted individual ships and their performances:

• - Best Overall Cruise Ship: Icon of the Seas
• - Best New Cruise Ship of 2025: Icon of the Seas
• - Best Cruise Ship – Food and Dining: Icon of the Seas
• - Best Cruise Ship – Onboard Activities and Entertainment: Icon of the Seas
• - Best Cruise Ship – Service: Icon of the Seas
• - Best Cruise Ship – Staterooms: Icon of the Seas

Lastly, the top-rated Cruise Port Awards celebrated destinations that enhance the cruising experience:

• - Best Cruise Port: Willemstad, Curaçao
• - Best Cruise Line Private Destination: Castaway Cay, Bahamas (Disney Cruise Line)

Cruiseline.com continues to serve as an indispensable resource for both novice and seasoned cruisers alike. Its reviews, personalized advice, and community-driven content make planning cruise vacations more accessible and engaging for everyone. With genuine feedback from real travelers, potential cruisers can make informed decisions tailored to their preferences. The Member Choice Awards for 2025 embody the essence of this commitment, empowering travelers to share and discover the best that cruising has to offer.

For those wanting to dive deeper into the rankings and insights from the 2025 Member Choice Awards, further details and analysis are accessible through Cruiseline.com, ensuring that every traveler can plan their perfect cruise getaway.

For additional media inquiries, contact Brooke Franco, Community Manager at Cruiseline.com.