Cruise Critic, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, announced the winners of its 11th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, naming the best cruise lines of the year across dozens of categories, as chosen by the site’s international team of editors.

In this year’s Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, Disney Cruise Line earned Best for Families for the third consecutive year. Adventures by Disney picked up a Best for Families Editor’s Pick Award for their river cruises with their partnership with AmaWaterways. Additionally, AmaWaterways earned an award for Best for Active Cruisers.

“These awards speak volumes about our incredible cast and crew and their attention to detail,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Signature Experiences. “Whether families are sailing the Caribbean aboard one of our award-winning ships or enjoying a European river cruise with Adventures by Disney, our teams deliver only the most exceptional experiences. Once again, we are honored to be recognized by the editors of Cruise Critic.”

2018 Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Awards

Ocean Category

Best New Ship: Celebrity Edge

Best Ship Refurbishment: Mariner of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International

Best for Adventure: Lindblad Expeditions

Best Cabins: Princess Cruises

Best Dining: Celebrity Cruises

Best Entertainment: Royal Caribbean International

Best for Families: Disney Cruise Line

Best Itineraries: Princess Cruises

Best Nightlife: Carnival Cruise Line

Best Service: Carnival Cruise Line

Best Shore Excursions: Princess Cruises

Best for Solo Travelers: Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Suites: Royal Caribbean International

Best Value for Money: Holland America Line

Best North American Homeport: San Juan, Puerto Rico

River Category

Best River Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Best New River Cruise Ship: The A – U by Uniworld

Best Ship Refurbishment: S.S. Beatrice – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Best for Active Cruisers: AmaWaterways

Best Cabins: Avalon Waterways

Best Dining: Crystal River Cruises

Best Enrichment: American Queen Steamboat Company

Best for Families: Adventures by Disney

Best for First-Timers: Viking River Cruises

Best Itineraries: Viking River Cruises

Best for Luxury: Crystal River Cruises

Best Service: Tauck River Cruising

Best Shore Excursions: Scenic

Best for Solo Travelers: American Cruise Lines

Best Value for Money: Emerald Waterways

Luxury Category

Best Luxury Cruise Line: Seabourn Cruise Line

Best New Luxury Ship: Viking Orion

Best Ship Refurbishment: Silver Spirit – Silversea Cruises

Best for Adventure: Silversea Cruises

Best Cabins: Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Best Dining: Oceania Cruises

Best Enrichment: Crystal Cruises

Best Itineraries: Ponant

Best for Romance: Windstar Cruises

Best Service: Seabourn Cruise Line

Best Shore Excursions: Azamara Club Cruises

Best for Solo Travelers: Seabourn Cruise Line

Best Spa: Viking Ocean Cruises

Best Value for Money: Viking Ocean Cruises

“As the cruise industry continues to evolve, travelers are rewarded with extraordinary options and experiences,” explains Colleen McDaniel, Senior Executive Editor of Cruise Critic. “Cruising already is one of the most groundbreaking travel industries, and cruise lines continue to raise the bar when it comes to guest experience – both onboard and in port. This year’s list of winners includes cruise lines that visit every continent, offer technologies that provide an even more personalized travel experience and boast features like a high-tech planetarium, cabins with infinite verandahs and even an onboard silent disco. These are the absolute best experiences at sea, and what’s most exciting is that there’s even more to look forward to in 2019.”

To view the full details on each category, visit the 2018 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards.