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Mickey Mouse's cruise line continues to dominate
Disney's ships won 11 awards this year
Oceania ships keep getting kudos for food
While Disneyland has long been known as the “happiest place on Earth,” Disney’s cruise ships sound like they’re also pretty cheerful spots to vacation.
Mickey Mouse is expanding on the high seas.
Disney Dream won for “best cruises overall,” “best cruise ship cabins,” “best entertainment,” “best public rooms,” “best service,” and “best for families” in the large ship category.
Disney Fantasy won for “dining,” “best embarkation” and “best fitness and recreation” in the large ship category, while Disney Wonder won for “best entertainment” and “best service” in the midsize category.
The awards are based on consumer reviews by members of the Cruise Critic website.
“Cruise Critic’s community of cruisers is the largest in the world, so to be named to this list is truly an honor,” said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. “Of the thousands of reviews we received in 2014, these ships represent the best-of-the-best, qualified by travelers who have sailed firsthand and shared their experiences once they returned.”
Oceania Riviera won four awards, including “best dining” and “best cabins” in the midsize category for the second year in a row, taking note of the variety of fine dining options, Culinary Center and elegant cabin furnishings.
The new ship Viking Star won for “best cruise ship for first timers.”
Carnival Liberty was named “best value for money” in the large ship category for the second consecutive year.
The awards are bestowed in three ship categories, based on passenger capacity. Large ships carry 2,000 or more passengers. Midsize ships carry 1,200 to 1,999 passengers. Small ships carry fewer than 1,200. Awards are calculated using Cruise Critic member ratings.