When it comes to “bang for the buck,” two of Royal Holiday’s cruise line affiliates have just earned high praise from one of the largest cruise communities around. Ships with Carnival and Norwegian have taken the top spots in the 2014 U.S. Cruisers’ Choice Awards in the “Value for Money” category.
The Carnival Liberty
In the large ship class, recent passengers aboard the Carnival Liberty gave her 4.7 out of 5 stars in “Best Value,” making her the most economical big ship on the ocean. Cruisers especially liked the ship’s wide variety of choices for dining, as well as its crew’s capable and efficient service.
Not only did the Carnival Liberty do well in affordability, but she also scored well in general. She took fourth place in the “Best Overall” category.
The Norwegian Sun
With one of the broadest selections of cabin accommodations available among mid-sized ships, the Norwegian Sun earned the Cruisers’ Choice top spot for value. Reviewers appreciated her continuing commitment to passenger choice as a pioneer of Norwegian Cruise Line’s casual “Freestyle Cruising” concept.
The Norwegian Sun also placed fourth in the “Best Overall” category in the mid-sized ship class, putting her solidly among the top tier of ships serving American cruisers today.
About the Cruisers’ Choice Awards
The 2014 Cruisers’ Choice Awards are based on reviews published by members of the extensive Cruise Critic online community. Passengers who went on cruises during 2013 voiced their opinions about their personal shipboard experiences. They assessed the ships in a number of categories, including dining, family-friendly atmosphere, shore excursions, and entertainment. Cruise Critic’s staff tabulated the results and organized them according to ship size: small ships, with capacities under 1,200 passengers; mid-sized ships, which carry 1,200 to 1,999; and large ships, with capacities over 2,000 passengers.
Cruise Critic is one of the oldest and largest cruise information services in the world. In operation since 1995, the respected website provides a variety of resources for cruisers, including practical articles, industry news, ship reviews, and a lively Internet forum where real cruisers can meet and exchange advice.
