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Best Cruise Ships of 2015 Released

(CNN) — While Disneyland has long been known as the “happiest place on Earth,” Disney’s cruise ships sound like they’re also prett...
Best Cruise Ships – Disney Dream

(CNN) — 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.

At least that’s what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards, announced Monday, are indicating. Disney Cruise Line dominated this year’s awards, winning in 12 categories.

Best Cruise Ships – Disney Dream

Other Disney awards include Disney Dream’s wins for “best entertainment” and “best cruises to the Bahamas” and Disney Fantasy’s wins for “best cabins,” “best service” and “best for families.”

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.

Carnival Liberty was named “best value for money” in the large ship category for the second consecutive year.

The experts at CruiseCritic.com have announced the winners of the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards. The awards name the best cruise ships of the year based entirely on consumer reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website.

First-place winners include:

Best Cruises Overall

Disney Dream (Large); Disney Wonder (Mid-Size); Pacific Princess (Small)

Best Cruise Ship Cabins

Disney Fantasy (Large); Oceania Riviera (Mid-Size); Regent Seven Seas Voyager (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Dining

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam (Large); Oceania Riviera (Mid-Size); Azamara Quest (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Embarkation

Disney Fantasy (Large); Disney Magic (Mid-Size); Crystal Symphony (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment

Disney Dream (Large); Disney Magic (Mid-Size); Pacific Princess (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Fitness

Celebrity Equinox (Large); Oceania Riviera (Mid-Size); Azamara Quest (Small)

Best Cruise Ship Public Rooms

Disney Dream (Large); Oceania Riviera (Mid-Size); Crystal Serenity (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Service

Disney Fantasy (Large); Disney Wonder (Mid-Size); Regent Seven Seas Voyager (Small)

Best Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

Norwegian Pride of America (Large); Coral Princess (Mid-Size); Silversea Silver Galapagos (Small)

Best Cruise Ships for Value

Carnival Liberty (Large); Holland America Zuiderdam (Mid-Size); Pacific Princess (Small)

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.

The complete list of winners can be found at the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards site.

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