Despite the challenging weather, last night saw the cream of cruise turn out for the industry’s most prestigious event of the year, The Wave Awards 2018. The Wave Awards is voted for by both the trade and the public, so winners truly are the best of the best.
Held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden and with entertainment by Taskmaster and 8 Out of 10 Cats star, Alex Horne and his band, the night also saw a special announcement – the launch of The John Honeywell Award, in tribute to our late friend and colleague Captain Greybeard.
This inaugural award was collected by John’s wife Sheila, and their two sons, Russell and Nick. Over the following years, it will be awarded to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the cruise industry.
Congratulations to all the deserving winners; for full coverage and pictures of the event, don’t miss the April issue of Cruise Trade News.
PUBLIC VOTE
Favourite Cruise Blogger: Emma Le Teace, Cruising Isn’t Just for Old People
Favourite Cruise Agent: Bolsover Cruise Club
Favourite Destination: Jamaica
Favourite Luxury or Premium Cruise Line: Cunard
Favourite Specialist Cruise Line: Cruise & Maritime Voyages
Favourite River Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Favourite Ocean Cruise Line: P&O Cruises
INDUSTRY
Best Advertising, PR or Marketing Campaign: Barrhead Travel
Best Transfer Service: Titan Travel
Best Use of Technology: Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services
Best Digital or Web-Based Platform or Service: ROL Cruises
Best Escorted & Specialist Tour Operator: Wendy Wu Tours
ON BOARD
Best for Entertainment: Marella Cruises
Best for Cuisine: Oceania Cruises
Best for Accommodation: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Best for Wellbeing/Spas: Viking Ocean Cruises
Best for Enrichment: Voyages to Antiquity
PORTS & DESTINATIONS
Best UK & Ireland Departure Port: ABP Southampton
Best Excursion: Tauck – Rendezvous on the Seine
Best Destination (Port or Country): Singapore
AGENT
Individual Award for Best Cruise Agent: Poppy Outram – Bolsover Cruise Club
Best Online Cruise Travel Agent: Iglu Cruise
Best Cruise Travel Agent: World Travel Holdings
CRUISE LINE
Best New Ship Launch: Seabourn Encore
Best Family Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Best Value-for-Money Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Best for Solo Travellers: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Best Specialist Cruise Line: Star Clippers
Best Premium Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Best Adventure/Expedition Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Best Luxury River Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises
Best River Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Best Ocean Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line