Celebrity Cruises has received Forbes Travel Guide’s first-ever Five-Star rating for a restaurant at sea. Le Voyage, a restaurant aboard Celebrity Xcel, which was formed in partnership with the cruise line’s global culinary ambassador, Chef Daniel Boulud, joined an elite group of restaurants globally holding the Five-Star award.
“At Celebrity Cruises, elevated hospitality is in our DNA. Guided by our guests, we dream up and deliver experiences that create memories and stories they cannot experience anywhere else. This dedication to excellence is reflected in our culinary offerings – from our award‑winning wine collection to our partnership with industry visionary, chef Daniel Boulud,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “We are extremely proud and honored to earn Forbes Travel Guides’ first Five-Star rating for a restaurant at sea. This industry‑leading recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to culinary excellence.”
Forbes Travel Guide is an independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises. In 2023, Celebrity Cruises became the first cruise line to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Star Award. In 2025, the cruise line received recognition in the inaugural ratings for restaurants on cruise ships. However, this year, the cruise line received eight awards across the fleet for its ships and restaurants.
Chef Daniel Boulud shared, “I have the honor of being Celebrity Cruises’ global culinary ambassador, supporting their delivery of elevated culinary experiences. Throughout the years of partnership, I recognized Celebrity’s drive for culinary innovation and dedication to quality service. We began expanding our collaboration, first featuring my menus for their Suite guests, then trusting Celebrity to launch my first-ever restaurant at sea. Le Voyage is the culmination of our years-long partnership, and we are thrilled to be recognized with Forbes Travel Guides’ Five Stars. Together, we look forward to continuing to redefine the possibilities of dining at sea.”
Celebrity Cruises’ other awards include:
- Le Voyage on Celebrity Ascent received a Four-Star rating,
- Fine Cut Steakhouse on Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Apex each received a Four-Star rating, and
- Celebrity Ascent received a Four-Star Rating, and
- Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Flora each received a “recommended” rating
Each of these ratings further solidifies the cruise line’s ability to deliver consistent and elevated hospitality.