Crystal Cruises voted world's best large-ship cruiser

Posted by Susan O’Driscoll

 

Crystal Cruises is the world's best large-ship cruise line according to a survey carried out by Travel and Leisure magazine.

For 15 years now the magazine has been asking its readers to reveal their favourite travel companies, hotels and destinations for its World's Best Awards. This year Crystal Cruises won the category covering large-ship operators with a satisfaction rating of 90.47 out of 100, while Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises completed the top three.

Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and Royal Caribbean International all featured in the top ten with scores of 81 or above.

The favourite cities category saw Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand taking the top two spots, followed by Florence, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico and Rome.

The Galapagos emerged as readers' favourite island destination, while Kauai, the Cyclades, Bali and Hvar also featured in the top five.