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7 Cruise Ships Earn Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Ratings

by Dori Saltzman  February 07, 2024
7 Cruise Ships Earn Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Ratings

Celebrity Flora is one of seven ships given a Four Star rating by Forbes. Photo: Celebrity Cruises

For the second year in a row, Forbes Travel Guide is including cruises in its Star awards program. Whereas last year only five ships from Celebrity Cruises made it into the ocean cruise category, this year seven ships made it onto the list, representing four cruise lines.

“We strive to exceed all expectations for our guests seeking the best in premium vacations, from our level of elevated service, thoughtful amenities, and the highest quality of experiences both on and off our ships,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises.

Four of Celebrity’s ships received the coveted Four Star rating: Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Flora, and Celebrity Millennium. Two other Celebrity ships are “Recommended.”

Other ships with a Four Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide are: Seabourn Ovation, Regent Seven Seas Splendor, and Silversea’s Silver Shadow.

Other ships that were “Recommended” are: Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Summit, Oceania’s Insignia, Viking Neptune, and Viking Sky.

  
  
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