Carnival Corporation & plc has been named to the Forbes 2026 list of America’s Best Large Employers, marking its inclusion in the 11th annual ranking. Among the 700 U.S. organizations recognized across various sectors, the company emerged as the highest-ranked entity specifically within the cruise industry. The selection process, managed by Forbes and Statista Inc., involved an independent survey of more than 217,000 employees from American companies with workforces exceeding 5,000 members.
The methodology behind the ranking utilized over 3.5 million evaluations collected periodically over a three-year span. This longitudinal approach was designed to differentiate between long-term employment excellence and temporary performance. Participants evaluated their current and former employers based on diverse criteria, including workplace atmosphere, professional development opportunities, salary structures, company image, corporate culture, and general working conditions.
Bettina Deynes, the global chief human resources officer for Carnival Corporation, attributed this achievement to the dedication of the company’s 160,000 employees. She emphasized that the workforce is the primary driver behind both the internal workplace culture and the external guest experiences provided by the company’s various cruise brands.
This recognition adds to a collection of recent accolades for the organization. In addition to the Forbes honor, Carnival Corporation was named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2026 by Fortune and included in the Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 for 2025. As the world’s largest cruise operator, the company manages a portfolio that includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line, among others. The company remains focused on maintaining its business performance while fostering a supportive environment for its global team.
Important Topics to Know
- Industry Leadership: Carnival Corporation is the top-ranked cruise-specific company on the Forbes 2026 list of America’s Best Large Employers.
- Rigorous Methodology: The ranking is based on 3.5 million evaluations from a three-year period to ensure the consistency of employer excellence.
- Employee Evaluation Criteria: Ratings were determined by metrics such as salary, development, working conditions, and corporate culture.
- Recent Corporate Accolades: The company has also been recognized recently by Fortune as a Most Admired Company and by the Wall Street Journal for management quality.