2015 Members' Choice Awards - Ship Features

Royal Caribbean: Despite a narrow loss to Disney, Royal Caribbean has nothing to be ashamed of with its offerings. The ships feature onboard activities unlike any other line, with unique features that range from trapeze classes to ice-skating to bumper cars.

"Lots to keep you occupied including miniature golf, wall climbing, volleyball, bingo, etc." - poochandgucci

Carnival Cruise Lines: This line has always been known for onboard fun, but its FunShip 2.0 upgrades like ropes courses and Hasbro game shows have given Carnival a huge boost in this category.

"From day one until the last day there was never a dull moment aboard ship. From the night clubs to the shows to the amazing dining experiences and trivia challenges, I can't say enough about the amazing trip we had." - jcotton02

Royal Caribbean: With a combination of traditional Broadway shows, like “Chicago” and “Hairspray,” with off-stage entertainment in the line’s outdoor AquaTheater and shipwide parades, Royal Caribbean’s entertainment is extremely well-rounded.

"As always, the shows were spectacular, and the talent very impressive in every venue. Best ice show ever, by far!" - rkpianos

MSC Cruises: MSC Divina once again proved to be an all-around powerhouse. Its mix of Michael Jackson and Abba impersonators and the acrobatic “Pirates” production impressed our members just enough to beat out Norwegian Cruise Line’s exciting list of offerings.

"The shows were mind blowing and full of unexpected talents. Every night topped the show from the night before." - CruiseFiance

Royal Caribbean: Our members consistently praised the hospitality and attention to detail of Royal Caribbean’s staff.

"The staff on board were incredible. Five star service all the way! Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be working on board the ship." - FlashpackerFam 

Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity’s staff delivers top-notch service without being overly stuffy, a boast confirmed by the water volleyball games between passengers and the uniformed crew.

"Would love to have taken most of the staff home. From the cleaners to the waiters, room attendant and on and on all were very helpful and pleasant at all times." - jhnbelland22 

Celebrity Cruises: Our members raved about the Top Chef at Sea Experience, along with other specialty restaurants like Blu, CQsine, and the Lawn Club Grill, where passengers can sear their own meat.

"Great variety, great quality (even the buffet with its various cooking stations provide good variety and good quality food); Qusine is a good experience for adults and children alike." - TC86

Royal Caribbean: While Dynamic Dining got off to a rough start, Royal Caribbean's culinary approach -  including innovative cuisine at Wonderland and the classic Windjammer buffet - still pleased passengers across the fleet in 2014. 

"The food in the main dining room is very good, and the service is as good as any that you would get at a four or five-star restaurant." - jessicadudley08

Celebrity Cruises: In addition to its unique top deck with real grass and layouts that our members found refreshingly easy to navigate, Celebrity ships have a reputation for being meticulously maintained.

"I have been on a lot of cruises and I thought the lay out of this ship was the best I have experienced. Very easy to find things and get oriented. Obviously a lot of thought went into the lay out." - Igastineau

Royal Caribbean: Our members loved Royal Caribbeans’s fleet of massive ships, and the line’s unique approach to layouts and designs — with innovations like ship “neighborhoods” — made for many days of fun exploration.

"there were always crew members cleaning or painting, keeping it in great shape!" - melodious

Royal Caribbean: With the innovative “Virtual Balcony” inside cabins introduced in 2014, Royal Caribbean is giving a view to even the most price-conscious cruisers.

"There's more than enough space and the bed was very comfortable." - not2sweet87

Celebrity Cruises: The conventional wisdom among many experienced cruisers is that you’re only in your stateroom to sleep and shower, so why spend a lot of money on the view? Our members tell us that you can still have a great cabin – and save a few dollars to spend at Crush Martini Bar – by booking an inside stateroom on Celebrity.

"The stateroom was also well designed with space to put everyhing away. I like when the bathroom has enough storage space for what I bring." - EvelynR4 

MSC Cruises: Comfortable and affordable, ocean view cabins on MSC offered our members a window on the world while they experienced Mediterranean Style Cruising.

"we had our linen changed three times a day with fresh towels." - raybennett

Costa Cruises: Our members told us that an Oceanview cabin on Costa is a great middle-of-the-road choice, offering savings over a balcony but more room and light than an inside stateroom.

"Good and clean." - patty8

Celebrity Cruises: The little things matter when it comes to cabin bathrooms, like extra storage space and a shaving bar in the shower. Celebrity’s Solstice-class ships have them both, so they edged out their sister line Royal Caribbean to claim second place in the Balcony category.

"Very impressed with the size of the Cabin. We had wondered if we would feel crowded with the amount of luggage and cloths we brought but everything fit just fine and considering we were on a ship it felt more like a luxury hotel room." - jhnbelland22

Royal Caribbean: With an unprecedented selection of balcony cabins to choose from, it’s no surprise that Royal Caribbean claimed a spot in this category. Where else butR oyal Caribbean can you choose a balcony overlooking Central Park, an ocean-side boardwalk or the sea itself? And did we mention those choices are all on the same ship?

"The balcony room was spacious enough and we loved sitting on the balcony watchnig the entry and exit of each port." - Sk1pp3r

Princess Cruises: While the suites on most Princess ships tend to be a bit more modest and traditional than some other lines, their loss to Royal Caribbean was on the narrowest of margins, a clear indication that our members think highly of these accommodations. The mini suites are particularly popular, offering extra space and the luxury of a full-size tub.

"With our family of 8 on board it was great to have a meeting room large enough to have Christmas gift exchange. Our grandson slept in our room on the hide-a-bed giving his mom and dad and sister a little more room in their room. It was great and our steward was also great." - cbears

Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian is well-known for The Haven, a ship-within-a-ship that offers a private pool courtyard, a private lounge and private dining room just for suite guests. Our members clearly appreciate the privacy and VIP touches that define Cruising Like a Norwegian in a suite.

"We booked a Penthouse Suite in the Haven and now we're not sure we can ever go back to anything less. It was well worth the little extra it cost. The service was beyond belief. There was simply no request that the staff in the Haven was unable to fulfill." - jbenson171