Virtuoso Announces Winners in ‘Best Cruise Line’ Categories

Virtuoso, the leading global luxury and experiential travel network, announced the winners of the “Best Cruise Lines” award categories at the organization’s 34th annual Virtuoso Travel Week.

There were three awards in the “Best Cruise Lines” category this year. The awards were Best Ocean Cruise Line, Best River Cruise Line and Best Expedition Cruise Line.

Silversea Cruises won the award for Best Ocean Cruise Line.

Its small luxury ships offer over 900 destinations for travelers to explore, more than any other cruise line. The line’s luxury offerings also include door-to-door transfers, added excursions and expanded all-inclusive service.

The winner of Best River Cruise Line is AmaWaterways.

The family-owned company offers 25 river cruise ships across three continents and offers personalized service with an average of 156 guests per ship. It’s also the only river cruise line inducted into La Chaine des Rotisseurs, a prestigious global culinary organization.

Lindblad Expeditions won the award for Best Expedition Cruise Line.

As the first expedition company in the world, it’s been promoting experiential learning, memorable expeditions and responsible tourism since 1958.

The year’s Virtuoso Travel Week saw thousands of attendees from over one hundred countries, both travel advisors and suppliers.