Carnival Cruise Lines was named “Best for Budget-Friendly Cruising,” in Cruise Critic’s 2010 Editors’ Picks Awards, which honor the world’s top cruise lines for outstanding performance in 20 major areas.

The winners are selected by the editors at Cruise Critic, an online consumer cruise website 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, which sails from 20 different North American homeports, was recognized for consistently providing guests with “great prices and exceptional value that’s hard to beat.” Carnival offers guests a variety of on-board facilities and features—a diversity of full-service and casual dining options, an expansive spa, extensive children’s facilities, spacious accommodations, and fun-filled activities and entertainment for guests of all ages.