Grand Princess gets cruise award

A Princess Cruises vessel has been named the best bet for couples on honeymoons and those in the mood for romance.

According to cruise and review website CruiseCritic.co.uk, the Grand Princess was the best for romantics, while the Fred Olsen line found the most votes for seeing the world.

Edinburgh, described as "a vibrant city", was named the UK's best destination port by cruise travellers.

The prize for best departure port went to Southampton, finding favour for its night life and good transport links.

Voted the best shipping company for celebrity spotting, Cunard line was given the top spot by awards organisers CruiseCritic.co.uk. Thomson Cruises stole the show for giving first-time cruise holidaymakers a good time.

Travellers in search of the high life were advised to take Crystal Cruises, which was voted best for luxury, while NCL was awarded top spot for non-stop fun with P&O's Ventura for food.

The best new ship prize went to the Celebrity Equinox.

Ocean Village was best for families, the site said, while Royal Caribbean was the best bet for holidaymakers to keep in shape.

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