World Cruise Awards 2026 announces global and regional winners

The 2026 World Cruise Awards have announced winners across various categories, recognizing excellence in the global cruise industry. Norwegian Cruise Line was named the ‘Best Cruise Line in the World’, while Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas received the award for ‘Best Large Cruise Ship in the World’.

In the regional categories for Latin America, R11 Travel secured its fourth consecutive title as the ‘Best Cruise Travel Agency in Latin America’. Additionally, Pier Mauá in Brazil was recognized as the ‘Best Cruise Terminal in Latin America’, and Mexico was named the ‘Best Cruise Destination in Latin America’.

Other major global winners include Abu Dhabi as the ‘Best Cruise Destination in the World’, DP World Mina Rashid in Dubai as the ‘Best Cruise Terminal in the World’, and Vietnam as the ‘Best River Cruise Destination in the World’.