Carnival Cruise Lines took top honors in four categories in Cruise Critic’s annual Editors’ Pick Awards, which recognizes the world’s top cruise lines in a variety of product- and service-related categories.  Carnival’s four awards included Best Main Dining, Best Buffet, Best for First Timers, Best Nightlife  

The winners were chosen by the professional editorial staff at Cruise Critic, an online consumer cruise Web site that attracts more than five million visitors a year and provides a variety of information, including ship reviews and the latest news in the cruise industry.

Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with a fleet of 23 “Fun Ships” operating three- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England Europe and Bermuda.  The line will expand its fleet with the launch of the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic which is scheduled to enter service in June 2011.