Best Cruise Ships According to the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards

Cruising is a wonderful way to travel but there are hundreds of cruises to choose from on dozens of cruise lines, so Cruise Critic is helping cruisers out by releasing their 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards.

Taking the reviews from their users, Cruise Critic determined the best cruises. The information was gathered from cruisers who cruised in 2012. They rated ships in three ship classes, small (1,199 passengers or fewer), mid-sized (1,200 to 1,999) and large (2,000+). Then for each category, the top 10 ships were chosen in categories such as Overall, Cabins, Dining, Embarkation, Entertainment, Fitness, Public Rooms, Service, Shore Excursions and Value for Money.

Awards were also given to ships that go to specific regions like Alaska, Bahamas, Caribbean and the Mediterranean

The big winner was Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, Disney Fantasy as it was chosen as the best in five categories. The ship, which debuted in March 2012, was named Best Large Ship, Best Cabins, Best Entertainment, Best Public Rooms, and Best Service. Another Disney ship, the Disney Dream took to top spot for having the Best Shore Excursions.

"These awards are based entirely on reviews submitted by cruisers, so offer a terrific insight into what consumers think of the ships they have sailed on," explained Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. "It's interesting to note that eight out of 10 awards in the Large Ship category went to ships launched within the past two years, so it seems that cruisers are enthusiastic about many of the emerging trends in dining, entertainment and onboard experiences."

Best Mid-sized Ship went to Holland America's Noordam and Azmara Quest won Best Small Ship and Best for Fitness and Best Service in the Small Ship category.

Here are all of the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards:

Best Large Ships

Disney Fantasy: Best Overall Large Ship, Best Cabins, Best Entertainment, Best Public Rooms, Best Service

Disney Dream: Best Shore Excursions

Celebrity Reflection: Best Dining

Allure of the Seas (Royal Caribbean): Best for Fitness, Best for Embarkation

Celebrity Eclipse: Best Value for Money

Best Mid-Sized Ships

Noordam (Holland America): Best Overall Mid-Sized Ship

Marina (Oceania): Best Cabins, Best Dining, Best Public Rooms

Thomson Dream: Best Entertainment, Best Service

Westerdam (Holland America): Best for Fitness, Best Shore Excursions