CruiseCritic.co.uk Editors' Picks

Each year we honor the World's top cruise lines and celebrate the best of cruising with the announcement of the CruiseCritic.co.uk Editors' Picks Awards. This year we have selected winners in sixteen categories, reflecting the diversity of the cruise ships and amenities available to travelers today. Our congratulations go to the winning cruise lines listed below.

The 2009 CruiseCritic.co.uk Editors' Picks Award winners are:

Best for First Timers - Thomson Cruises

Best New Ship - Celebrity Equinox

Best for Romantics - Grand Princess

Best for Stag and Hen Parties - P&O Cruises

Best for Keeping in Shape - Royal Caribbean International

Best for Cruising with Kids - Ocean Village

Best for Celeb Spotting - Cunard Line

Best for Royalty - Hebridean Island Cruises

Best for Seeing the World - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Best for Non-Stop Fun - Norwegian Cruise Line

Best for Foodies - P&O – Ventura

Best for Luxury - Crystal Cruises

Best for River Cruising - Uniworld

Best Refurbished Ship - Fred. Olsen - Braemar

Best UK Port of Call - Edinburgh

Best UK Departure Port - Southampton