• TIME Global Recognition: Carnival Corporation earned a coveted spot on TIME’s fourth annual World’s Best Companies list for 2026, highlighting corporate responsibility and resilience.
• Comprehensive Evaluation Criteria: Rankings are determined by evaluating three vital areas, including anonymous employee satisfaction surveys, three-year revenue growth, and sustainability transparency.
• Expanding Industry Accolades: The honor follows other major recognitions, including placement on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list and recent ESG community contribution awards.
• World-Class Cruise Portfolio: The corporation oversees a diverse collection of leading travel brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess, Holland America, Cunard, and Seabourn

Global corporate excellence and leadership in responsible tourism received major international recognition as Carnival Corporation was named to TIME’s prestigious list of the World’s Best Companies for 2026. Published in partnership with Statista, this annual global ranking honors enterprises that demonstrate exceptional financial strength, high standards of employee satisfaction, and transparent corporate sustainability practices. Evaluating organizations generating over one hundred million dollars in annual revenue, the rigorous assessment incorporates feedback from two hundred thousand surveyed employees across more than fifty countries, alongside multi-year financial growth and robust environmental governance metrics.

CEO Josh Weinstein expressed deep pride in the achievement, attributing the honor to the dedication of the company’s global team members who deliver unforgettable vacation happiness while protecting the oceans and communities they visit. Operating a renowned portfolio of world-class cruise lines including Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn, the corporation continues to set benchmarks for modern leisure travel.

This recognition adds to a growing series of prestigious accolades earned by the organization, including recent placement on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list and the ESG Shipping Awards’ Community Contribution Leader honor for sustainable development in the Bahamas. By combining strong financial performance with proactive environmental stewardship and vibrant workplace culture, Carnival Corporation reinforces its standing as a trusted global leader dedicated to shaping a sustainable and inspiring future for ocean travel.