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UK's Top Cruises of 2019 Announced by Cruise Critic
Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery Named Best New Ocean Ship; AmaMagna Secures Best New River Ship; and Scenic Eclipse Scoops Best New Ship Award in Luxury
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[{"type":"text","content":"Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery Named Best New Ocean Ship; AmaMagna Secures Best New River Ship; and Scenic Eclipse Scoops Best New Ship Award in Luxury Category\n LONDON, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic, the world's largest cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of its 11th annual UK Editors' Picks Awards. The awards are selected by a global panel of impartial cruise experts from Cruise Critic, to highlight the best ocean, river and luxury cruise lines for UK travellers, across dozens of categories. \nAdam Coulter, UK Managing Editor, Cruise Critic said: \"The desire for more experiential holidays, especially amongst younger travellers is certainly helping to boost the UK cruise sector. There is more choice than ever before in ocean, river and expedition cruises as a result of an array of exciting new ships launched this year and next. Whether you are cruising as a multigenerational family, a couple or solo, travellers are starting to realise that there really is a cruise for everyone. Our awards combine our editors' impartial cruise expertise, based on first-hand experiences and industry knowledge, to help travellers select the best cruise choice for them from an increasing number of exciting ships and itineraries that are available – many of which now sail directly from the UK.\"\nThe Ocean's BestThe award for 'Best New Ship' on the ocean went to stunning new-build, Spirit of Discovery, which Saga Cruises debuted in July of this year. Cruise Critic editors agreed that the ship has set a new quality standard in British cruising with its luxurious thermal spa, inclusive speciality restaurants, beautiful, boutique hotel-inspired design and generous 2:1 passenger-to-crew ratio. Saga Cruises also secured the 'Best for Solo Travellers' award for its high number of no-supplement single cabins, and daily events such as meet and greets, group dinners and special shore excursions. \nMarella Cruises additionally secured two awards this year, including the coveted 'Best Refurbishment' award for Marella Explorer 2, following its bow-to-stern makeover which saw the addition of four new-to-the-line venues. For the third consecutive year, the line was also awarded 'Best Value for Money' for its inclusive tips and service charges, as well as alcoholic drinks on some of its ships. \nCelebrity Cr...