READERS of Cruise International Magazine have recognised ABP Southampton as the Best UK Port at an award ceremony at the Ritz.

Leading figures from the cruise industry gathered for the ceremony which was hosted by TV wine critic Oz Clarke. Cruise International is the leading cruise publication in the UK and has a global circulation of 80,000 people.

Liz Jarvis, Editor of Cruise International, said: “The past year has been fantastic for the cruise industry and thousands and thousands of consumers voted in this year’s Cruise Awards.

“All the finalists have done amazingly well and should feel justifiably proud of their achievements.”

This year’s Cruise Awards featured three new categories – Best UK Port, Best Online Travel Agent and Best Escorted & Specialist Tour Operator – alongside others across the 26 categories, which include Best River Cruise Line, Best New Ship and Best for First-Time Cruisers.