<p>Carnival Cruise Lines, the world&rsquo;s largest cruise operator, took top honors in eight categories, including Best Value, Entertainment and Best Children&rsquo;s Programs, in the annual Readers Choice Awards sponsored by Porthole Cruise Magazine, the leading consumer cruise magazine.<span></span></p>
<p>The awards are based on surveys of Porthole readers who rated their favorite cruise line in a wide variety of product- and service-related categories.</p>
<p>Since the awards were established in 1999, Carnival Cruise Lines has garnered 109 individual honors &ndash; the most of any cruise line during this period.</p>
<p>Carnival&rsquo;s 2009 Porthole Readers Choice Awards include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Best Value for the Money Line </li>
<li>Best Children&rsquo;s Programs </li>
<li>Best Entertainment </li>
<li>Best Shore Excursions </li>
<li>Best Megaship (Carnival Splendor) </li>
<li>Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries </li>
<li>Best Theme Cruises </li>
<li>Best Web Site </li>
</ul>
<p>&ldquo;To be recognized by consumers as the top cruise choice in so many different categories, particularly in areas such as children&rsquo;s programming, entertainment and value, which are core elements of the Carnival vacation experience, is a truly wonderful honor,&rdquo; said Ruben Rodriguez, Carnival&rsquo;s executive vice president of marketing and guest experience.</p>
<p>Added Bill Panoff, publisher and editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, &ldquo;Carnival Cruise Lines appeals to many different cruisers for many different reasons, which is why our readers continually vote them the best in several categories. From ships to onboard amenities to itineraries, the line continues to be a market leader and I congratulate them on their wins.&rdquo;</p>