Royal Caribbean Group continues its tradition of excellence this year, having once again proven itself to be a standout in the travel industry by sweeping multiple awards categories at the ninth annual 2023 Travvy Awards gala, held in Fort Lauderdale on November 2.
With a strong commitment to delivering unmatched experiences, the global cruise company secured dozens of top honors spanning various categories, further solidifying its preeminent status in the sector.
The Miami-based company fully owns and operates three popular cruise lines in the U.S.: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, which together took home a total of 25 Gold, Silver and Bronze awards at this year’s prestigious awards gala.
Produced by TravelPulse and AGENTatHOME, the Travvy Awards are held to honor the travel industry's top suppliers across various sectors each year, with winners selected via voting by an audience of travel advisors who know these suppliers’ products best. A range of categories are created annually to honor the premier travel partners in such areas as air travel, cruises, hotels and resorts, tour operators, destinations, tourism boards, rail travel, car rental, travel insurance, advisor education and more.
Out of 33 unique cruise-sector-specific categories—which are determined by such factors as the cruising style, and type, size, and class of cruise lines and vessels, as well as their destination markets served—Royal Caribbean Group’s trio of brands performed exceptionally well in the 15 brackets in which it was nominated.
2021 Travvy Awards. (photo via Eric Bowman)
Royal Caribbean International
The brand that’s probably best-known among consumers at the mainstream level, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) placed in 14 categories, earning first-place Gold accolades as the Best Cruise Line sailing in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia, Oceania (Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific); the Best Large Cruise Line (Over 1,000 Cabins), Best Contemporary Cruise Line, and Best Entertainment in a Cruise Line. The brand also took home several second-place Silver awards, namely for Best Cruise Line sailing in Alaska, Hawaii and Europe, and Best Family Cruise Line.
Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel and current flagship, which entered service last year, the Oasis-class Wonder of the Seas triumphed individually in three categories, being named Best Cruise Ship Overall, Best Large Cruise Ship (Over 1,000 Cabins) and Best Contemporary Cruise Ship. And, at least until her sister ship, Icon of the Seas, enters service in January 2024, she is also objectively the world’s largest cruise ship.
Celebrity Cruises
The Group’s Premium-level brand, Celebrity Cruises won its own set of 10 Travvys, sailing away with Gold awards for Best Premium Cruise Line, Best Expedition/Adventure Cruise Line and Best Cruise Line sailing in Europe; as well as placing Silver in the categories of Best Large Cruise Line (Over 1,000 Cabins), Best Cruise Line sailing in Oceania (Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific), and Central and South America.
Individually, some of Celebrity’s vessels also walked away with top-tier recognitions, with the Celebrity Flora winning Gold for Best Expedition/Adventure Cruise Ship, and Celebrity Beyond claiming the Gold prize for Best Premium Cruise Ship, and earning Silver standing for Best Cruise Ship Overall and Best Large Cruise Ship (Over 1,000 Cabins).
Silversea Cruises
Last, but not least, the Group’s small- to medium-ship luxury line, Silversea Cruises captured Bronze in the category of Best Luxury Cruise Line. With more than 800 destinations on its docket, more than any other cruise line, Silversea operates intimate, all-inclusive voyages all over the globe. Its guests are supremely pampered throughout their journey, enjoying spacious suites with personalized butler service, gourmet dining, and a wide range of included amenities, such as gratuities, beverages and excursions.
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