Cruise.co.uk has recognised suppliers from across the industry at its annual awards ceremony.
The event was held during the agency’s 20th conference and was attended by more than 25 senior industry delegates.
Hosted by chief executive officer Chris Gardner and managing director Tony Andrews, the winners were chosen partly by the cruise specialist’s internal team and voted for by 8,000 of their customers.
Princess Cruises won Best Mainstream Cruise Line in the large category and Best Cruise Line for First-Time Cruisers, as well as an individual gong for Best Account Manager, for Nikki Dos Santos.
Meanwhile, MSC Cruises won Best Trading Partner and Seascanenr.co.uk Partner Award, alongside an individual award for Best Account Manager for Amanda Skilbeck, marking the second time she was given the honour.
P&O Cruises won two internally voted categories, one for Best Reward Scheme and the other for Best Booking System.
Gardner said: “The relationships we hold with our cruise line partners are fundamental to our success and it’s fantastic to celebrate their achievements together.
“Our awards also reflect the voice of the customer, which remains a crucial benchmark for our industry as we continue evolving to provide the best cruise experiences for our mutual guests.”
Andrews added: “The support and collaboration we receive from our suppliers and their account managers are second to none.
“Their dedication allows us to showcase an incredible variety of sailings to our customers, and it’s rewarding to see passenger numbers continue to grow, whether from returning guests or first-time cruisers.”
Winners:
- Best Mainstream Cruise Line (Large): Princess Cruises
- Best Mainstream Cruise Line (Medium): Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Best Cruise Line for Families: Royal Caribbean International
- Best Cruise Line for First-Time Cruisers: Princess Cruises
- Best Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Best Luxury Cruise Line: Azamara
- Best Reward Scheme: P&O Cruises
- Best Booking System: P&O Cruises
- Most Helpful Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
- Best Trading Partner: MSC Cruises
- Best Account Manager: Princess Cruises, Nikki Dos Santos
- Best Account Manager: MSC Cruises, Amanda Skilbeck
- Seascanner.co.uk Partner Award: MSC Cruises
- Above & Beyond Partner Award: Oceania Cruises