Carnival Cruise Line took home two awards in the USA Today10Best Readers’ Choice awards, winning top honours in the Best Ocean Cruise Line and Best Cruise Line For Families categories while Carnival Vista was named Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment.

The awards were based on nominations from a team of cruise industry experts and the winners were determined by an online vote of USA Today readers.

Carnival’s family programming includes Seuss at Sea Hasbro, The Game Show and Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea. Carnival ships also boast some of the largest and most elaborate water parks at sea and offer complimentary children’s programming in three age groups.

Carnival Vista was named Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment for its wide variety entertainment options including the high-tech Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club and Lip Sync Battle Carnival. Engaging and talented live bands, solo acts in lounges and along the promenade, lively DJs, and legendary deck events and late-night parties are also featured throughout the ship.

Carnival Vista also placed second in the Best Cruise Ship for Dining category for its delicious culinary choices, including Ji Ji Asian Kitchen with a diverse menu of Far East favorites, Cucina del Capitano family-style Italian restaurant and Fahrenheit 555, a classic American steakhouse.

“Earning so many accolades across a broad range of categories is a testament to our ongoing efforts at creating fun, memorable experiences at a great value and speaks volumes to our amazing team of employees both on board and ashore who continually go above and beyond in serving our guests,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

Carnival currently has seven ships undergoing extensive dry docks that added a wide variety of food, beverage and entertainment concepts with some ships receiving new staterooms and suites and expansive water parks.
The line’s 26th ship, Carnival Horizon, is set to debut in Europe April 2, 2018.