Celebrity Cruises' Le Voyage Makes History with First Forbes Five-Star Rating at Sea

Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), has achieved a historic milestone as its restaurant Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud received the first-ever Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for a cruise ship dining venue. This prestigious recognition for the restaurant aboard the Celebrity Xcel marks a significant shift in luxury hospitality standards within the cruise industry. In addition to this top honor, three other Celebrity restaurants earned Four-Star ratings, while four of the company's ships received overall ratings for 2026. This accolades sweep underscores the company's successful strategy to elevate its culinary and service offerings to compete with land-based luxury resorts. From an investment perspective, these awards enhance brand equity and support the company's ability to drive higher-margin bookings. Analysts view this as a positive development for Royal Caribbean's long-term luxury positioning.