Crystal named ‘world’s best’ midsize-ship cruise by Travel + Leisure

Cruise operator Crystal has once again been named the Top Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in Travel + Leisure’s highly coveted ‘World’s Best’ 2025 readers’ awards, an accolade it has held for nearly 30 years. 

Competing in the midsize category, which includes ships with 300 to 799 cabins, Crystal earned an impressive reader score of 94.85 in this year’s survey, which marks the publication’s 30th Anniversary Awards.  

Readers of the US-based travel magazine were asked to vote on factors including food, cabins and facilities, itineraries and destinations, excursions and value for money.

They particularly praised Crystal’s newly refurbished ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, highlighting their inviting ambience, enriching educational classes and lectures, outstanding cuisine and top-notch entertainment.