2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards

Get to know the best cruise lines in a variety of categories, based on member review ratings for cruises taken in the last year.

Best Small Cruises Overall

Viking Ocean Cruises

1 of 3 Best Small Cruises Overall

"We may be getting spoiled with Viking's consistently outstanding ships, crews, food & accommodations, but that is why we keep going back to Viking."

Cruise Critic Member RHunt8218


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Viking Expeditions

2 of 3 Best Small Cruises Overall

"On the far edge of the world, you still have an incredible variety of sumptuous food, wonderful places to relax, a large and absolutely first-rate library with books of all sorts, and a captain and crew who are clearly at the top of their game. Our best vacation ever."

Cruise Critic Member rgoodby

Windstar Cruises

3 of 3 Best Small Cruises Overall

"The excellence of this experience is the result of the combination of superior service on all staff levels, exceptional dining, quality cabins and the many adventures you may partake all while visiting the most idyllic island and oceanic scenery."

Cruise Critic Member welcometocruising


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