The Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2024

Experiential events

11 culinary experiences – including sushi bar

Chef Michel Roux menu & dishes

First-to-sea Korean BBQ

Official cruise line of James Beard Foundation

Everything made by hand onboard

15 bars across two-ship fleet

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

Vegan restaurant Green & Co

Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei cuisine

Nordic Spa Snow Grotto

First river cruise ship with full-sized pickleball court

Fitness activities: guided hikes, bike rides & canoeing

Deepak Chopra wellbeing voyages

Wellness inspired by the traditions of Ancient Rome

Open-air workout facilities + Pilates Reformers

The Athletic Club boxing ring

Mind-bending magic acts

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

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

AquaTheater + Ice Arena + Broadway musicals

Mission Control immersive submarine simulation game

The Exchange Speakeasy Bar immersive entertainment

Interactive video game arcade

Robotic bartenders + the world’s largest kinetic art sculpture

Two helicopters + submersible + Zodiacs

Virtual reality experiences

Medallion wearable device

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

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

First ships rescued & converted Irish fishing vessels

UK’s leading sustainable & responsible port

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

Become a shepherd for a day in Spain

Visit dolphin grounds in Cambodia on Mekong cruise

See the curve of the earth in Norway

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

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

South Africa cruise – safari & helicopter flights

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

New Taste & Active excursions

Beekeeping tour in Lithuania

Camp in Antarctica

Autism Friendly Program

Pride celebrations last all June + Pride Party at Sea

Chauffeur service provided as standard

Communication Staterooms vibrating bed shaker

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

Specific LGBTQ+ cruises

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

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team – exclusive driving experiences

Relais & Château – chefs onboard

Seuss at Sea programme – themed breakfast & parade + characters

Formula 1 – fan hospitality packages + race weekends

ORCA ocean conservation charity  – tackling whaling

Wasserlust Swimming School – onboard swimming lessons

Gary Barlow – exclusive live charity shows