[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alaska’s Glacier Bay has been named the number one cruise destination in the world by Cruise Critic.
The cruise reviews website analysed the results of all the reviews for 2018 for their third annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination awards.
Mystery Island has been named the best port in the South Pacific by Cruise Critic. Picture: Supplied
Sydney was named the top port in Australia and New Zealand. The top port in the South Pacific was Mystery Island.
“Our data regularly shows that whether you’re a first-time cruiser or you’ve sailed dozens of times, destination is a top consideration when shopping for a cruise,” Cruise Critic senior executive editor Colleen McDaniel says.
“While tropical destinations will always be popular among cruisers, what’s really exciting to see is the rise in esteem of destinations more known for their immersive and experiential offerings – places like Havana, Edinburgh and Arles.
“By awarding top destinations and now the best lines that visit them, we’re even better able to connect travelers with standout experiences available in the incredible places they’re looking to explore.”
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The full list of Cruise Critic first-place winners includes:
Australia and New Zealand:
Sydney has been named the top port in Australia and New Zealand by Cruise Critic. Picture: Supplied
Top port: Sydney
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Coral Expeditions
South Pacific:
Top port: Mystery Island
Best Large Ship Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Best Small Ship Line: Ponant
Asia:
Top port: Singapore
Singapore is the best cruise port in Asia. Picture: Cruise Critic
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Azamara Club Cruises
Alaska:
Top port: Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay in Alaska has been rated the number one place to visit on a cruise. Picture: Supplied
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: UnCruise Adventures
Top Cruise line with a private island:
Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay
Disney’s Castaway Bay is a huge hit with families. Picture: Cruise Critic
Hawaii:
Top port: Kauai
Best Large Ship Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Hawaii is a great cruise destination for families. Picture: Cruise Critic
Eastern Mediterranean:
Top port: Dubrovnik
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Variety Cruises
Western Mediterranean:
Top port: Villefranche
Best Large Ship Line: Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises)
Best Small Ship Line: Viking Ocean Cruises
British Isles and Western Europe:
Top port: Edinburgh
Edinburgh – home to history, comedy and whisky. Picture: Cruise Critic
Best Large Ship Line: Royal Caribbean International
Best Small Ship Line: Viking Ocean Cruises
The US and Canada:
Top port: Quebec City
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Pearl Seas Cruises
Carribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda:
Top port: King’s Wharf
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Island Windjammers
Western Caribbean and Riveriera Maya:
Havana has come up trumps in the Cruise Critic awards. Picture: supplied
Top port: Havana
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Viking Ocean Cruises
Southern Caribbean:
Top port: Curacao
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Island Windjammers
Mexico:
Top port: Huatulco
Best Large Ship Line: Princess Cruises
Baltics and Scandinavia:
Top port: St. Petersburg
St Petersburg is the best cruise destination in Europe. Picture: Cruise Critic
Best Large Ship Line: Celebrity Cruises
Best Small Ship Line: Viking Ocean Cruises
Panama Canal and Central America:
Top port: Puerto Quetzal
Best Large Ship Line:Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Small Ship Line: Windstar Cruises
South America and Antartica:
Top port: Buenos Aires
Best Large Ship Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Small Ship Line: Australis
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