• Carnival Cruise Line received four major awards at the 2025 Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, including Best Domestic Cruise Line for the tenth year.
• The cruise line was honored for its Best Short Itinerary program, which features popular three- and four-day cruises to destinations like the new Celebration Key.
• Carnival received accolades for its strong partnerships with travel professionals, winning Best Travel Advisor Loyalty Program and Best Group Program.
• The company plans to expand its fleet with five new ships through 2033 and sails from the most U.S. homeports among cruise lines.

Carnival Cruise Line secured four significant victories at the 2025 Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting its performance across several key areas of the cruise industry. The company was notably recognized as the Best Domestic Cruise Line for the tenth consecutive year, a distinction that speaks to its market presence and popularity among U.S. travelers. It also earned the Best Short Itinerary award for the fourth consecutive year, acknowledging the success of its three- and four-day cruises, which provide brief getaways to destinations like its new private venue, Celebration Key.

In addition to guest experience awards, Carnival was also recognized for its partnerships within the travel trade, winning Best Travel Advisor Loyalty Program for the second time and Best Group Program. These honors reflect the cruise line’s investment in supporting travel professionals, exemplified by the introduction of its Funnel Faves campaign, which offers expanded tools, resources, and promotions to advisors.

Carnival President Christine Duffy, who accepted the awards with other senior executives, emphasized that the recognition is a reflection of the team’s work in making cruising fun and accessible. The cruise line operates from more U.S. homeports than any competitor and maintains a fleet of 29 ships, with plans for five more through 2033. These accolades join other recent honors for the brand, including the Best Family Cruise Line, North America’s Best Cruise Line Website, and Best Value for Money.