Condé Nast Traveler Announces 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for Cruise Lines
New York, NY - condé Nast Traveler has released its highly anticipated 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, spotlighting the world’s top cruise lines across various vessel sizes. The results, published yesterday, October 18, 2025, offer travelers a curated guide to remarkable experiences at sea.
The annual awards, determined by a vote of the magazine’s readership, recognize excellence in the travel industry.This year’s rankings are especially influential as the cruise sector continues its robust recovery, wiht travelers seeking both established favorites and emerging luxury options. The awards provide valuable insight for vacation planners and highlight trends in cruise preferences, from mega-ships offering extensive amenities to intimate yacht-style voyages.
MSC Cruises secured the number one position in the mega-ship category,accommodating over 4,000 passengers. Cunard distinguished itself among large cruise lines, serving between 2,500 and 4,000 guests. Viking emerged as the preferred choice for medium-sized vessels, carrying 500 to 2,500 passengers. For those desiring an exclusive getaway, The Ritz-Carlton yacht collection topped the list for small ships, welcoming fewer than 500 passengers.
Beyond cruises, Condé Nast Traveler also unveiled its rankings for the best hotels in Canada, with four Quebec establishments earning recognition: Auberge Saint-Antoine, Honeyrose Hôtel Montréal, the Nelligan hotel, and the William Gray hotel. The magazine’s readers also selected Valletta, Malta, as the world’s best city, followed by Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa.
The complete list of winners is available at https://www.cntraveller.com/article/readers-choice-winners-2025.
