Celebrating Excellence in Cruising
Norwegian works hard to deliver unforgettable cruise experiences, from award-winning entertainment to industry-leading itineraries. Our collection of accomplishments is a testament to our commitment to delivering unforgettable cruise experiences.
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Best In Cruising Awards
| YEAR(S) | AWARDED BY | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | U.S. News & World Report | Best Cruise Line for Families |
| 2025 | Newsweek | America’s Most Responsible Companies |
| 2025 | Cruise Critic’s Best | Best for Solo Travelers |
| 2025 | Cruise Critic’s Best | Best Spa |
| 2025 | TPG Awards | Best Cruise Loyalty Program |
| 2025 | Forbes List | Best Customer Service |
| 2024 | Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards | Best Family Ship—Norwegian Joy |
| 2024 | World Travel Awards | World’s Leading Cruise Line |
| 2024 | World Travel Awards | World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line |
| 2023 | Cruising Journal Awards | Best Ocean Cruise Ship for Value for Money—Norwegian Bliss |
| 2023 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line—Contemporary (Silver) (since 2018) |
| 2022 | World Travel Awards | World’s Leading Cruise Line (since 2017) |
| 2022 | Travel Weekly | Readers’ Choice: Best Advisor Loyalty Program |
| 2022 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line—Family (Bronze) (previously 2021) |
| 2022 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line—Large (Bronze) |
| 2022 | Cruise Critic | Editor’s Pick: Best for Solo Travelers |
| 2021 | World Travel Awards | North America’s Leading Cruise Line (since 2016) |
| 2021 | World Travel Awards | World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line (previously 2012‒2017; 2019) |
| 2021 | Travel Weekly | Readers’ Choice: Best Travel Advisor Loyalty Program (since 2019) |
| 2021 | Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award | Top Cruise Line Mega Ships |
| 2021 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line—Contemporary (Bronze) |
| 2021 | Expat Living Readers’ Choice Awards | Best Cruise Line (Bronze) |
| 2021 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line Website (Silver) (previously 2020) |
| 2021 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line—Agent Support During COVID-19 (Silver) |
| 2020 | U.S. News & World Report | Best Cruise Lines for the Money: Silver Badge Winner (since 2018) |
Ships Awards
| YEAR(S) | SHIP NAME | AWARDED BY | AWARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fleetwide | TravelAge West WAVE Awards | Best Ship within a Ship Concept—The Haven by Norwegian |
| 2023 | Fleetwide | Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards | #1 in the Mega Ship Category |
| 2023 | Norwegian Prima | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Ship—Contemporary (Silver) |
| 2023 | Norwegian Prima | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Ship Overall—(Bronze) |
| 2023 | Norwegian Prima | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Ship—Large (Bronze) |
| 2023 | Norwegian Prima | Travel Weekly Readers Choice Award | New Cruise Ship (Bronze) |
| 2022 | Norwegian Prima | Cruise Critic | Editor’s Pick: Best New Ship of the Year |
| 2022 | Norwegian Encore | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Ship—Contemporary (Silver) |
| 2022 | Norwegian Encore | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Ship—Large (Bronze) |
| 2021 | Norwegian Spirit | TravelAge West | Most Anticipated Refurbished Ship (Ocean-going) |
Destination Awards
| YEAR(S) | DESTINATION | AWARDED BY | AWARD | YEARS IN A ROW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | World Travel Awards | Leading Cruise Line (since 2007) | 17 |
| 2024 | Middle East | World Travel Awards | Leading Cruise Line (since 2022) | 3 |
| 2024 | Caribbean | World Travel Awards | Leading Cruise Line (since 2013) | 12 |
| 2024 | North America | World Travel Awards | Leading Cruise Line | 9 |
| 2024 | Hawaii | TravelAge West WAVE Awards | Best Cruise Line for Hawaii Sailings—NCL | |
| 2023 | Hawaii | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line (Gold) | 5 |
| 2023 | Central & South America | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line (Silver) | 2 |
| 2023 | Hawaii/Pacific Cruise Line | Travel Weekly Readers Choice Award | Best Cruise Line: Hawaii/Pacific | 3 |
| 2022 | Alaska | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line (Bronze) (previously 2021) | 2 |
| 2021 | The Caribbean & the Bahamas | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line (Silver) (previously 2019) | |
| 2020 | Hawaii | Porthole Cruise Magazine | Editor-in-Chief Awards—Best Hawaiian Itineraries (since 2019) | 2 |
Dining, Bars & Lounges Awards
| YEAR(S) | AWARDED BY | AWARD | YEARS IN A ROW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence | Cagney’s Wine List (since 2018) | 5 |
| 2024 | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence | Palomar’s Wine List | 2 |
| 2024 | VIBE Vista | Best Spirit Program (Prima Program) | |
| 2024 | VIBE Vista | Best Beverage Menu (Metropolitan Bar) | |
| 2023 | Cruise Critic | Best Specialty Dining (Ocean Category) | |
| 2023 | VIBE Vista | Best Wine Program | |
| 2023 | VIBE Vista | Best Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program | |
| 2020 | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence | Cagney’s Steakhouse | |
| 2020 | Cheers | Best Multi-Concept Hospitality Beverage Program: Beverage Excellence (BevX) Awards |
Activities & Entertainment Awards
| YEAR(S) | AWARDED BY | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA Today | Readers’ Choice Awards—#7 Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment—Norwegian Encore |
| 2023 | Cruise Critic | Best for Solo Travelers (Ocean Category) |
| 2022 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards | Best Cruise Line—Cruise Entertainment (Silver) (since 2019) |
| 2022 | Cruise Critic | US Editors’ Picks Awards—Best Entertainment (previously 2016) |
| 2020 | Porthole Cruise Magazine | Readers’ Choice Awards—Best Nightlife (previously 2014‒2016) |
| 2020 | Porthole Cruise Magazine | Readers’ Choice Awards—Best Casino Rewards Program |
| 2020 | Travel Agent Central | Coolest Cruise Ship Feature—Norwegian Cruise Line’s Racetrack |
Cruising Lifestyle Awards
| YEAR(S) | AWARDED BY | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cruise Critic | Best Spa (Ocean Category) |
| 2020 | Porthole Cruise Magazine | Readers’ Choice Awards—Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers (previously 2012‒2017) |
| 2020 | Wherever Awards | Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Kids Club: Norwegian Cruise Line Splash Academy |