The Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2024

Official cruise line of James Beard Foundation

Chef Michel Roux menu & dishes

15 bars across two-ship fleet

Epicurean Perfection programme: Tastings, classes + deck-top regional BBQs

Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei cuisine

First-to-sea Korean BBQ

Everything made by hand onboard

Vegan restaurant Green & Co

Experiential events

11 culinary experiences – including sushi bar

Fitness activities: guided hikes, bike rides & canoeing

First river cruise ship with full-sized pickleball court

Open-air workout facilities + Pilates Reformers

Nordic Spa Snow Grotto

Deepak Chopra wellbeing voyages

The Athletic Club boxing ring

Wellness inspired by the traditions of Ancient Rome

AquaTheater + Ice Arena + Broadway musicals

Currents – a technology-rich underwater-themed area spanning two decks

The Exchange Speakeasy Bar immersive entertainment

Mission Control immersive submarine simulation game

Mind-bending magic acts

World’s first freefall dry slide + three-level racetrack at sea

Robotic bartenders + the world’s largest kinetic art sculpture

Two helicopters + submersible + Zodiacs

Interactive video game arcade

Medallion wearable device

Virtual reality experiences

UK’s leading sustainable & responsible port

Operated industry’s first net-zero greenhouse gas emissions voyage

First ships rescued & converted Irish fishing vessels

Sustainable food sourcing, eliminating fish eggs & tuna + Dr Sylvia Earle partnership

Hybrid-powered ships with large battery packs + shore-power connectivity

See the curve of the earth in Norway

South Africa cruise – safari & helicopter flights

Camp in Antarctica

New Taste & Active excursions

15-night Japan Intensive Voyage – 6 extended days + 2 overnight stays

Become a shepherd for a day in Spain

Visit dolphin grounds in Cambodia on Mekong cruise

Exclusive after-hours visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice

Only cruise line to visit Canada’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site

Beekeeping tour in Lithuania

Chauffeur service provided as standard

Dedicated kids’ club room + 12 family cabins that sleep up to five

Specific LGBTQ+ cruises

Pride month – themed parties, cocktails & on-deck DJs

Communication Staterooms vibrating bed shaker

Pride celebrations last all June + Pride Party at Sea

Autism Friendly Program

Seuss at Sea programme – themed breakfast & parade + characters

Wasserlust Swimming School – onboard swimming lessons

Gary Barlow – exclusive live charity shows

Formula 1 – fan hospitality packages + race weekends

ORCA ocean conservation charity  – tackling whaling

Relais & Château – chefs onboard

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team – exclusive driving experiences