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Grand Circle Cruise Line #1
Grand Circle Cruise Line Nabs Top Conde Nast Award
Grand Circle Cruise Line has been named the #1 “World’s Best River Cruise Line” in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the fourth year in a row that Grand Circle Cruise Line has taken the top spot and the 11th year it has been included as a top cruise line. Not a bad track record at all.
Grand Circle Cruise Line received an overall excellence rating of 92.572, the highest score of any cruise line in all categories. Conde Nast Traveler’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards were announced on line today and will be featured in the magazine’s November issue, on newsstands October 28, 2015.
“We are delighted to be named the world’s best river cruise line for the fourth year and to be among the top cruise lines for so many years,” said Grand Circle Cruise Line CEO Michael Dowd.
“We design our itineraries to bring travelers off our ships and into homes, markets, schools and communities so that travelers can meet locals and experience their way of life firsthand,” said Dowd.
“We are honored to be recognized by Conde Nast Travelerand appreciate our travelers for sharing their experiences of us.”
Established in 1998 with a single river cruise ship, Grand Circle Cruise Line’s fleet now includes 20 river ships and small ships, including 15 privately-owned river ships, and three 4-star plus 50-passenger ships. For 2016 Grand Circle Cruise Line will offer more than 30 cruise and cruise tour itineraries throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, Panama, and beyond.
What is extremely attractive for solo travelers and people ditching their spouses is Grand Circle’s comprehensive solo-friendly programs. They include free or reduced Single Supplements, free Single Supplements on all pre-and post-trip extension options, a free roommate matching service, a complimentary online travel companion program, and best price and lowest price guarantees.
A record number of more than 128,000 travelers participated in Conde Nast Traveler’s 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, which ranks the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and cruise lines in the world. In the river ship category, readers rated their experiences based on the ships’ activities/facilities, cabins, crew/service, design/layout, food/dining, itineraries/schedule, and shore excursions.
