Cruise International, the leading UK cruise magazine recently announced the winners for their fifth annual Cruise International Awards. At the September 16th ceremony, Cruise International awarded Disney Cruise Line Best for Families. Disney was also nominated for Best for Onboard Activities and Best for Onboard Entertainment. Previously, Disney Cruise Line took home top billing as Best for Families in 2013 and earned a highly commended in 2014.
Gillian Corley, head of marketing and Dave Coombs, head of Publicity for Disney Destinations International were in attendance to accept the award for Disney Cruise Line.
Liz Jarvis, Editor of Cruise International, said: “The Cruise International Awards 2015 are voted for by the people who go on cruises and the results are a real insight into consumer opinion. With new cruise lines making an impact in 2015 this year’s results have been very interesting. The cruise industry continues to go from strength to strength and we’re delighted to be able to play our part in recognising the extraordinary achievements and incredible innovation of this amazing industry.”
The Winners of the Cruise International Awards 2015
BOLD Categories denote categories in which Disney Cruise Line received nominations.
| Award | Winner | Highly Commended |
| Best for Encrichment | Voyages to Antiquity | Princess Cruises |
| Best for Families | Disney Cruise Line | Iglu Cruise |
| Best Cruise Blogger | Tips for Travelers | English Mum |
| Best Cruise Agent | Titan Travel | Iglu Cruise |
| Best for Adventure | Voyages to Discovery | Celebrity Cruises |
| Best Boutique Cruise Line | Seaborn Cruise | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Best for Food | Princess Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Best for Wellbeing | Oceania Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Best for Value for Money | Saga Cruises | Thomson Cruises |
| Best for First-Time Cruisers | Princess Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Best Destination (Europe) | Norway | Venice |
| Best Destination (World) | Alaska | Hawaii |
| Best for Onboard Activities | Royal Caribbean International | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Best for Onboard Entertainment | Norwegian Getaway | P&O Cruises |
| Best Holiday Extra | Azmara’s AxAmazing Evenings | Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service |
| Ouststanding Contribution to the Cruise Industry | Mikael Krafft, Star Clippers | |
| Best New River Ship | SS Maria Theresa Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection |
Emerald Dawn Emerald Waterways |
| Best New Ocean Ship | Britannia P&O Cruises |
Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean International |
| Best Luxury Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Best Luxury River Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises | Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection |
| Best Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | P&O Cruises |