We’ve had thousand of entries for our annual Readers’ Choice cruise awards and the race for the top slots – Best Ocean Cruise Line and Best River Cruise Line – is looking tight.

Princess is roaring ahead in a number of categories, while Scenic and APT are in a pitch battle to lead on rivers.

In the refined, white-gloved world of luxury, Silversea is just ahead of Crystal, who is just ahead of Regent.

But we’re not saying by how much. We like to keep everyone guessing…

Of course, as sports commentators are fond of saying, anything could happen. So vote now for your favourite and make the ship and crew you love happy.

Results are out in the December issue of Cruise Passenger magazine.

Best ocean cruise line overall

1. Princess Cruises
2. Royal Caribbean International
3. P&O Cruises

Best luxury cruise line

1. Silversea Cruises
2. Crystal Cruises
3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Seabourn (it’s a tie!)

Best premium cruise line

1. Princess Cruises
2. Celebrity Cruises
3. Holland America Line

Best mid-range cruise line

1. Royal Caribbean International
2. P&O Cruises
3. Carnival Cruise Lines

Best adventure cruise line

1. Captain Cook Cruises
2. APT
3. Silversea Cruises

Best river cruise line overall

1. Scenic Tours
2. APT
3. Viking River Cruises

Best luxury river cruise line

1. Scenic Tours
2. APT
3. Viking River Cruises

Best for first-time cruisers

1. Princess Cruises
2. P&O Cruises
3. Royal Caribbean International

Best for wellness/spa

1. Princess Cruises
2. Royal Caribbean International
3. Celebrity Cruises

Best cruise line for food

1. Princess Cruises
2. Royal Caribbean International
3. Scenic Tours

Best for onboard entertainment

1. Royal Caribbean International
2. Princess Cruises
3. Scenic Tours

Best for families

1. Disney Cruise Line
2. P&O Cruises
3. Carnival Cruise Lines

Best for activities

1. Royal Caribbean International
2. Princess Cruises
3. Carnival Cruise Line and P&O Cruises (it’s a tie!)