The Wave Awards, hosted by Cruise Trade News and World of Cruising in partnership with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, will celebrate its 10th anniversary when it returns to The Dorchester on 11 November, with award entries now open for lines and agents

With a decade-long track record of celebrating excellence throughout the cruise industry, this year’s edition of the Wave Awards promises to be grander than ever, with brand-new categories and sponsors promising a night to remember.

Entries are now open for 31 award categories, as well as two special category awards, The Peter Grant Award and the new DEI Champion Award.

Agents, lines and cruise industry suppliers can now submit their entries at thewaveawards.com, with those entering by Monday 29 April benefiting from an exclusive Early Bird Discount.

The deadline to submit all award entry is Friday 31 May.

More ways to win

This year’s Wave Awards will include four brand-new categories, including Best For Accessibility (Onshore and Offshore), celebrating cruise lines that cater for all travellers, whether it be through accessible corridors and boarding processes to specially designed cabins and accessible shoreside excursions.

Best Consortia is dedicated to companies that support, motivate and equip independent agents with the latest tools and knowledge to make more cruise sales, while Best Homeworking Network is designed to highlight and champion those that support remote-working agents.

Lastly, Best Trade Sales Team is open to both cruise lines and agencies, and will be awarded to the trade division that goes above and beyond to ensure clients are always supported with marketing materials, immersive training sessions and sales tips.

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