AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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TRAVEL HOT LISTS SINCE 2003READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS: TOP CRUISE LINE
| 2020-2007 | World Travel Awards – Europe's Leading Cruise Line |
| 2020-2013 | World Travel Awards – Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line |
| 2020-2017 | World Travel Awards – North America's Leading Cruise Line |
| 2020-2016 | World Travel Awards – World's Leading Cruise Line |
| 2020 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards – Best Cruise Line - Hawaii |
| 2020 | Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award – Best New Cruise Ship, Norwegian Encore |
| 2020 | Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award – Best Cruise Line Hawaii/Pacific |
| 2020 | Wine Spectator Magazine 2020 Restaurant Award: Cagney’s Steakhouse |
| 2020 | Condé Nast Traveler: 2020 Hot List – Best Cruises: Norwegian Encore |
| 2020 | Porthole Magazine Reader's Choice Award – Best Ocean Ship: Norwegian Encore |
| 2018 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Best Cruise Line in the Panama Canal & Central America |
| 2018 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Best Cruise Line in South America & Antarctica |
| 2018 | Silver Travel Pulse Travvy Awards – Best Contemporary Cruise Line |
| 2018 | Wine Spectator Magazine 2018 Award of Excellence: Cagney’s Steakhouse |
| 2017 | Courier's Distinguished Dozen – Gold Award, Big Ship or River Cruising Company |
| 2017-2012 | World Travel Awards – World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line |
| 2017-2015 | World Travel Awards – World's Leading Cruise Line Website |
| 2016-2015 | World Travel Awards – Europe's Responsible Tourism Award |
| 2016 | ABA & NTA – Best of the Best: Best Cruise Line |
| 2020, 2018-2015, 2013-2012 | Porthole Magazine Reader's Choice Award – Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers |
| 2015 | Porthole Magazine Reader's Choice Award – Best Social Media |
| 2015 | Leisure Travel Awards – Best Luxury Cruise Line |
| 2015 | Travel + Leisure – World's Best Awards: Top Large Ship Cruise Line |
| 2014 | Global Traveler – Best Large Ship Cruise Line in the World |
| 2013 | Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award – Best Rookie Cruise Ship, Norwegian Breakaway |
| 2013 | Travel + Leisure – World's Best Top Mega Ship Cruise Line |
| 2013 | Travel + Leisure – World's Best Top Large Ship Cruise Line |
| 2013-2012 | World Travel Awards – World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line |
| 2011 | Condé Nast Traveler – One of the Top 5 Big Ship Resort Cruise Lines |
| 2011-2006 | Celebrated Living – Top 5 Large Ship Resort Cruise Lines |
| 2010-2003 | Casino Player – Best of Gaming |
| 2010-2005 | Porthole Cruise Travel – Best Hawaii Itineraries |
| 2010-2008 | Porthole Cruise Travel – Best Bermuda Itineraries |
| 2010-2008 | SpaFinder – Top 10 Spas on a Cruise Ship |
| 2009-2008 | Southern Living – Top 5 Best Cruise Lines |
| 2008 | Travel + Leisure – World’s Best Top 10 Large Ship Cruise Lines |
| 2008 | Condé Nast Traveler – One of the Top Cruise Ships, Norwegian Pearl |
| 2007 | Favorite Cruise Line – Leisure Group Travel |
TRAVEL HOT LISTS SINCE 2008“BEST OF” AWARDS
| 2020 | Travel Age West – Best New Ship (Ocean): Norwegian Encore |
| 2020 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best New Ship, Norwegian Encore |
| 2020 | Porthole Magazine Editor-in-Chief Award – Best Art Collaboration: Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, Norwegian Encore | 2020 | Porthole Magazine Editor-in-Chief Award – Best Hawaiian Itineraries |
| 2020 | Travel Age West – Best Cruise Line for Hawaii Sailings |
| 2020 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Casino Rewards Program |
| 2020 | Travel Agent Central – Coolest Cruise Ship Feature: Norwegian Encore Racetrack |
| 2020,2016 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Nightlife |
| 2019 | Cruise Critic – Best New Ship (Ocean), Norwegian Encore |
| 2019 | Cruise Critic – Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers (Ocean) |
| 2018 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards – Best Contemporary Cruise Ship: Norwegian Escape |
| 2018 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards – Best Large Cruise Ship: Norwegian Escape |
| 2017 | Travel Pulse Travvy Awards – Best Contemporary Cruise Ship: Norwegian Epic |
| 2017 | Ocean & Cruise News – Ship of the Year: Norwegian Escape |
| 2017 | Porthole Magazine Editor-in-Chief Award – Best New Cruise Port: Harvest Caye |
| 2017 | Porthole Magazine Editor-in-Chief Award – Best Bar: District Brew House |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic US Editors' Picks Awards – Best for Solo Travelers |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic US Editors' Picks Awards – Best Nightlife |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Best Large Ship for Value of Money (Global Awards): Norwegian Sky |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for First-Timers (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jade |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Entertainment (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Epic |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Shore Excursions (Mid-Size Ship Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Fitness (Mid-Size Ship Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best Cabins (Mid-Size Ship Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Entertainment (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Epic |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for First-Timers (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jewel |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Dining (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Escape |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for First-Timers (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Escape |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best Cabins (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Escape |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Entertainment (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Escape |
| 2017-2016 | Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards – Best in Cruise Lines: Hawaii/Pacific |
| 2017-2016 | Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards – Best Agent Loyalty Program |
| 2017 | Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards – Best in Cruise Lines: Family Experience |
| 2017 | VIBE Vista- Best Beer and Wine Programs |
| 2017 | UK Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Best for Entertainment (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Epic |
| 2017 | UK Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Best for Dining (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jade |
| 2017 | UK Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Overall (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jade |
| 2017 | UK Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best for First-Timers (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jade |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Best Shore Excursions (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jewel |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic US Editors' Picks Awards – Best Entertainment |
| 2016 | World Spa Awards – World's Best Cruise Spa: Mandara Spa at Norwegian Cruise Line |
| 2016 | Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award – Norwegian Escape, Contemporary Ship Category |
| 2016 | Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award – Norwegian Escape, Large Ship Category |
| 2016 | Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards – Best in Cruise Lines: Entertainment |
| 2016 | Porthole Magazine Editor-in-Chief Awards – Best Accommodations: The Haven |
| 2016 | Porthole Magazine Editor-in-Chief Awards – Best Onboard Thrill: Walk the Plank |
| 2016-2015 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Specialty Restaurants |
| 2016-2015 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Casinos |
| 2016-2015 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Hawaii Itineraries |
| 2016-2015 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Bermuda Itineraries |
| 2016 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Mega Ship: Norwegian Escape |
| 2016 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Line for Short Cruises |
| 2016 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Fitness Facilities |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Embarkation (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jewel |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Entertainment(Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jewel |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Value (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jewel |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best for First-Timers (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Jewel |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Entertainment (Mid-Size Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Fitness & Recreation (Mid-Size Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Shore Excursions (Mid-Size Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Value (Mid-Size Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Shore Excursions (Large Ship Category): Pride of America |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best Shore Excursions (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Pearl |
| 2015 | Travel Channel – Travel's Best: Cruises for 2015 - Best Hawaii Cruises |
| 2015 | Porthole Magazine Editor-in-Chief Award – Best Accommodations |
| 2015 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader's Choice Awards – Best Signature Cocktail |
| 2015 | Cruise Critic US Editors' Picks Awards – Best Nightlife |
| 2015 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Best Shore Excursions (Large Ship Category): Pride of America |
| 2015 | Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards – Best in Cruise Lines: Hawaii/Pacific |
| 2015 | Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards – Best Travel Agent Educational Program |
| 2015 | Cruise International Awards – Winner: Best for Onboard Entertainment |
| 2015 | Cruise International Awards – Highly Commended: Best for Onboard Activities |
| 2015 | Cruise International Awards – Highly Commended: Best for First-Time Cruisers |
| 2015 | Sieger Single Award – Best Studio Concept (Germany) |
| 2014 | Bon Voyage Editor's Choice Awards – Norwegian Cruise Line, Best for Singles |
| 2014 | Cruise Critic – Best Ship for Value of Money (Mid-Size Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2014 | Cruise Critic – Best Ship for Fitness (Mid-Size Category): Norwegian Sun |
| 2013 | Courier's Distinguished Dozen – Favorite Big Ship or River Cruising Experience |
| 2013 | Cruise Critic – Best Inside Cabins |
| 2013 | Cruise Critic – Best New Ship, Norwegian Breakaway |
| 2013 | Cruise Critic – Norwegian Spirit - Best Midsized Ship for Value of Money |
| 2013 | Cruise Critic – Norwegian Star - Best from the Northeast |
| 2013 | Porthole – Best Nightclub to Make You Dance Like a Love Machine |
| 2013 | Porthole – Best Theme Cruise |
| 2013 | Porthole – Best Website |
| 2013 | Porthole – Best Satellite Restaurants |
| 2013-2012 | Porthole – Best Short-Duration Cruise |
| 2013-2012 | Porthole – Best Casinos |
| 2013-2012 | Porthole – Best Hawai'I Itineraries |
| 2013-2012 | Porthole – Best Bermuda Itineraries |
| 2012 | Today Travel – 2012 Best Cruise Ships for Kids: Norwegian Epic |
| 2012 | Caribbean Travel + Leisure – 2013 Best Cruises for 2013 - The Value Cruise |
| 2012 | Cruise Critic – 2012 Best Cruise for Sea Days: Norwegian Epic |
| 2012 | Porthole – Best Fitness Facilities |
| 2012 | Porthole – Best Alternative Restaurants |
| 2012 | Porthole – Best Mega-Ship (Min. 2000 Pax) - Norwegian Epic |
| 2012 | VIBE Vista – Best Wine Program in Hotel, Casino & Cruise Line Segment |
| 2012 | Cruise Critic – Best for First-Timers |
| 2012 | Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award – Best Overall Individual Cruise Ship: Norwegian Epic |
| 2012 | Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award – Best Travel Agent Program: NCL University |
| 2011 | Condé Nast Traveler – One of the Top 5 Big Ship Cruise Lines |
| 2011-2006 | Celebrated Living – Top 5 Large Ship Cruise Lines |
| 2011-2003 | Casino Player – Best of Gaming |
| 2010-2005 | Porthole Cruise Travel – Best Hawaii Itineraries |
| 2010-2008 | Porthole Cruise Travel – Best Bermuda Itineraries |
| 2009-2008 | Southern Living – Top 5 Best Cruise Lines |
| 2009 | Bahamas Dept. of Tourism – Cruise Line of the Year |
| 2009 | AOL Travel – Best Cruise Line for First Timers |
| 2008 | Travel + Leisure – World’s Best Top Ten Large Ship Cruise Lines |
TRAVEL HOT LISTS SINCE 2007BEST FAMILY CRUISE VACATION AWARDS
| 2020 | 2020 Wherever Awards – Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Kids Club: Norwegian Cruise Line, Splash Academy |
| 2017 | UK Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best for Families (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Epic |
| 2017 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Families (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Dawn |
| 2016 | Cruise Critic Choice Awards – Top 5 Best for Families (Large Ship Category): Norwegian Getaway |
| 2015 | USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award – Best Cruise Ship for Families: Norwegian Breakaway |
| 2013 | Yahoo Travel – Norwegian Breakaway Voted 2013 Best Cruise for Families |
| 2013 | Family Circle – 2013 Best Family Cruises - Freedom Of Choice Winner - Norwegian Breakaway |
| 2012 | Travel + Leisure – Top Large-Ship Cruise Lines for Families |
| 2011 | Family Circle Magazine – One of the Best Family Cruises |
| 2010 | Travel Weekly – Best Pool Design/AquaPark |
| 2009 | SmarterTravel – Best Family Friendly Staterooms |
| 2009 | Travel Age West – Best Onboard Children’s Program |
| 2009 | Travel Age West – Best Cruise Ship for Families (Norwegian Pearl) |
| 2008 | Family Circle – Best Family Cruises |
| 2007-2006 | Travel Age West – Best Onboard Teen Program |
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