World Cruise Awards opens voting for 2026

Mon 13 July 2026

Voting for the World Cruise Awards 2026 – the global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the global cruise sector – is now open and runs until 21 August.

The annual programme, now in its 6^th edition, honours organisations that are setting new standards in service and innovation within the global cruise sector.

The programme covers the full spectrum of the global cruise sector. Categories include Best Cruise Line, Best Cruise Destination, Best Cruise Travel Agency and Best River Cruise Ship. Nominees range from small companies and start-ups to global brands.

The nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced as the World Cruise Awards 2026 winners. Votes can be cast via the World Cruise Awards website.

World Cruise Awards aims to foster growth, innovation and best practice on a global scale. World Cruise Awards is the sister programme to World Travel Awards, currently in its 33^rd year of celebrating global travel excellence.

For more information about World Cruise Awards, visit worldcruiseawards.com.