( CNN ) While Disneyland has long been known as the `` happiest place on Earth , '' Disney 's cruise ships sound like they 're also pretty cheerful spots to vacation . At least that 's what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers ' Choice Awards , announced Monday , are indicating . Disney Cruise Line dominated this year 's awards , winning in 12 categories . Disney Cruise Line won the coveted `` best overall '' cruise line award for the third year in a row . The Disney Dream ship won in the large ship category , and Disney Wonder won in the midsize category . Other Disney awards include Disney Dream 's wins for `` best entertainment '' and `` best cruises to the Bahamas '' and Disney Fantasy 's wins for `` best cabins , '' `` best service '' and `` best for families . '' The awards are based on consumer reviews by members of the Cruise Critic website . `` Cruise Critic 's community of cruisers is the largest in the world , so to be named to this list is truly an honor , '' said Carolyn Spencer Brown , editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic . `` Of the thousands of reviews we received in 2014 , these ships represent the best-of-the-best , qualified by travelers who have sailed firsthand and shared their experiences once they returned . '' Oceania Riviera won four awards , including `` best dining '' and `` best cabins '' in the midsize category for the second year in a row , taking note of the variety of fine dining options , Culinary Center and elegant cabin furnishings . Carnival Liberty was named `` best value for money '' in the large ship category for the second consecutive year . The awards are bestowed in three ship categories , based on passenger capacity . Large ships carry 2,000 or more passengers . Midsize ships carry 1,200 to 1,999 passengers . Small ships carry fewer than 1,200 . Awards are calculated using Cruise Critic member ratings .
Mickey Mouse 's cruise line dominates cruise awards . Disney 's Dream and Wonder ships take several trophies . Oceania Riviera and Carnival Liberty also win big .