The winners of the Wave Awards 2021 have been revealed.
Organised by Real Response Media (RRM), publisher of Cruise Trade News, the event saw cruise lines, travel agents, tourist boards and many more come together for an evening of pure celebration.
Guests gathered at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, on Friday 15 October, as winners were announced across a range of categories – including both judged and passenger favourites, as voted for by the public.
Cruise Trade News editor Gary Peters said: “It was wonderful to welcome so many people from the cruise industry to the Wave Awards 2021.
“We’ve been waiting for this night for some time, and it did not disappoint. The after-party, sponsored by Royal Caribbean, was one particular highlight, with a retro-games experiencing proving a big hit. Congratulations to all the winners. Stay tuned for more information about the Wave Awards 2022.”
Below is a full list of all winners on the night.
Special awards
The Peter Grant Contribution to the Cruise Industry Award: Lynn Narraway, UK & Ireland Managing Director, Holland America Line and Seabourn
CTN Best Companies: AmaWaterways; Cosmos Tours; Mundy Cruising and The Cruise Portfolio; WTH UK
Grand Prix Award: Saga Cruises
Passenger Favourites
Favourite Cruise Travel Blogger: Cruise with Ben & David
Favourite Cruise Destination: Greece
Favourite Cruise Travel Agent: Fred. Olsen Travel and Fred.\ River Cruises
Favourite Luxury/Premium Cruise Line: Cunard
Favourite Specialist Cruise Line: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Favourite River Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Favourite Ocean Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Industry
Best Advertising, PR or Marketing Campaign: Accord Marketing & Celebrity Cruises
Best Use of Technology: Princess Cruises
Best Digital or Web-based Platform or Service: Azamara
Best Environmental Initiative: Solent Stevedores
Best Transfer Service: Titan Travel
Best Escorted & Specialist Tour Operator: Riviera Travel
Best Brand Partnership: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and British Legion – D-Day 75 Voyage of Remembrance
On board
Best for Entertainment: Marella Cruises
Best for Cuisine: Oceania Cruises
Best for Accommodation: Norwegian Cruise Line
Best for Wellbeing/Spas: Seabourn
Best for Enrichment: Holland America Line
Ports & Destinations
Best Port: Port of Southampton
Best Destination: Jamaica
Best Excursion or Excursion Programme: Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Go Local and Small Group Tours
Agent
Best Online Agent: Cruise118
Best Agent Consortia or Homeworking Agency: Hays Travel
Best Retail Agent: Barrhead Travel
Best Specialist Cruise Agent: ROL Cruise
Cruise line
Best Family Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Best Value-for-Money Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Best for Solo Travellers: Saga Cruises
Best Specialist Cruise Line: Hebridean Island Cruises
Best Premium Cruise Line: Cunard
Best Expedition Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Best New Ship Launch: MSC Cruises – MSC Bellissima
Best Luxury River Cruise Line: Crystal River Cruises
Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Best River Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Best Ocean Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International