In just a few short months, it will be time to host the Wave Awards 2023, and now the shortlist can be revealed.

This year, the ceremony will be held on the 13 November, at The Dorchester.

Judging for the awards took place in July, with a number of experts from across the industry coming together to determine the final shortlist.

Speaking on the judging day, Marella Cruises MD Chris Hackney said: “The calibre and variety of the submissions really means you have the ‘crème de la crème’.”

Meanwhile, Holland America Line sales & marketing director Karen Farndell added: “I was really impressed with the submissions and it great to work with some of our industry colleagues to debate [the entries].”

For 2023, there are new categories for travel agents, including Best Independent/Solo Agent, as well as a greater focus on technology and how this is changing the cruise sector, through the introduction of Best Technology Innovation and Best Use of Content.

Go to thewaveawards.com to book tickets for the ceremony.

Wave Awards 2023 shortlist

The full shortlist is below, grouped into overall categories.