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We’re humbled by the kudos we receive each year from savvy travel enthusiasts, esteemed publications, and cruise experts who recognize us with inspiring praise year after year. 


Trusted. Tried. True.

We know the importance of partnership in sharing the joy of travel through nearly a century of sharing the world with our guests. We’re also honoured to be recognized by our industry colleagues and travel agents who trust the Globus family of brands to deliver the very best travel experiences for their clients every time. That's Touring. Beyond.

    Reader's Digest

    Reader's Digest has been an iconic family magazine for over 100 years (and almost 80 in Australia). When their readers give you their support, you know you're doing something right.


    • Reader's Digest Quality Service Award - 2024

    Cruise Passenger

    We pride ourselves on ensuring the finest details - from dining through to décor - as well as our renowned relaxed luxury - and we're so thrilled cruisers are noticing!


    • Readers' Choice Best Luxury River Cruise Line Winner - 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019 

    Cruise Critic

    Cruise Critic serves the largest cruise community in the world with an audience of over six million travel enthusiasts. From its annual Editors’ Pick, Best in Class, and Cruisers’ Choice awards, Cruise Critic consistently recognises Avalon's elevated cruise experiences—14 years and counting!


    • Cruisers’ Choice Award Top European River Cruise Ship Line
    • Cruisers’ Choice Award Top 10 River Cruise Ships
    • Cruisers’ Choice Award Best Cabins
    • Editors’ Pick Best Cabins in River Cruising   
    • Editors’ Pick Best Shore Excursions
    • Editors’ Pick Best River Cruises for Solo Travelers 

    Condé Nast Traveler

    As part of the global media company reaching millions of enthusiast readers, CondĂ© Nast Traveler has earned 25 North American Magazine Awards as a trusted and authoritative source for those seeking travel excellence. The revered luxury lifestyle magazine has recognised Avalon Waterways for excellence as well! 


    • Top 10 Best River Cruise Lines

    USA Today Readers’ Choice 

    Each year, USA Today invites its readers to vote on their best travel experiences. Being recognized by travellers is a true honour, as we consider our guests to be the best judge of the excellence we strive for on every Globus tour and Avalon cruise.


    • No. 1 Best River Cruise Line
    • No. 1 Best River Cruise Ship 
    • Top 10 Best Group Tour Company

    Travel + Leisure World’s Best

    Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings thanks to hundreds of thousands of votes cast by insightful readers with shout-outs to their best recent travel experiences.


    • Top 5 World’s Best Readers’ Survey River Cruises
    • Top 10 World’s Best Readers’ Survey River Cruises 
    • Top 10 Small-Ship Cruise Line
    • Top River Cruising for Families

    Newsweek Readers Choice Awards

    Reaching a monthly audience of 100 million each month, Newsweek invites its readership to choose the very best in products and services, including the top 10 vacation tour operators. In 2024, Newsweek readers named Globus as the #1 Best Tour Operator. Our near century of perfecting the art of travel planning is the reason why!   


    • No. 1 Best Tour Operator  

    Recommend Readers’ Choice Awards

    With over 100,000 readers, Recommend magazine keeps travellers up to date on the timeliest travel trends. Each year, its readers honour travel organisations for excellence in advancing the travel industry—and traveller experiences—with its Readers’ Choice Awards. Our greatest adventure is sharing the world with adventurers the world over!


    • Best International Tour Operator  

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