Overview

• Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards drew nearly 180,000 reader responses evaluating cruise lines on staterooms, dining, service, itineraries, onboard activities and overall value.
• Disney Cruise Line topped the large-ship category based on the highest reader ratings among major operators.
• Survey participants praised Disney’s rotational dining concept, attentive hospitality and signature character experiences as key differentiators.
• Fan sites such as MickeyBlog and Diamond-level planner MickeyTravels highlighted the award to encourage bookings on upcoming sailings.
• DCL achieved an average reader score of 88.33, rising from second place in 2024 and outperforming rivals including Cunard and Holland America Line.