Back Newsweek names iCruise one of America’s Best Online Platforms for 2026, making it the only independent cruise retailer recognized among the category’s top 10 platforms.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — July 17, 2026 — iCruise, an arrivia company, has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Best Online Platforms for 2026, becoming the only independent cruise retailer named among the top 10 platforms in the Cruises category. The recognition places iCruise alongside many of the world’s leading cruise brands and reflects the company’s continued focus on delivering an exceptional digital experience for today’s cruise traveler.
The recognition builds on a year of continued momentum for arrivia’s cruise business, including the acquisition of Bon Voyage Travel, expanded supplier relationships and ongoing investments in digital booking capabilities, cruise content and customer experience. Together, these initiatives reinforce arrivia’s long-term strategy of making cruise vacations easier to discover, compare and book while creating value for travelers, loyalty partners and cruise suppliers alike.
“We’re honored to be recognized alongside many of the world’s leading cruise brands,” said Mike Nelson, CEO of arrivia. “Our partners create extraordinary vacation experiences every day. Our responsibility is to help travelers discover those experiences with confidence by giving them the information, technology, and expertise to make the right choice. This recognition reflects the investments we’ve made in delivering an online experience travelers trust and our continued commitment to supporting the success of our cruise partners.”
Newsweek and Statista evaluated more than 20,000 U.S.-based online platforms before recognizing just 500 companies across eight industries and 25 categories. Platforms were assessed using 29 performance criteria spanning customer trust, usability, design, mobile experience, technical performance, and traffic growth. The recognition highlights excellence in the areas that matter most to today’s digital travelers.
Among the top 10 cruise platforms recognized, iCruise was the only independent cruise retailer—a distinction that underscores its ability to deliver a digital experience recognized alongside many of the industry’s most respected brands while giving travelers the unique advantage of comparing vacation options across virtually every major cruise line.
For travelers, iCruise combines powerful shopping tools with experienced cruise specialists who help them compare ships, itineraries, destinations and pricing across the cruise marketplace. That combination of technology, expertise and breadth of choice continues to distinguish iCruise as a trusted resource for planning cruise vacations.
As traveler expectations continue to evolve, arrivia remains committed to investing in the technology, expertise and supplier partnerships that strengthen the online booking experience while supporting the continued growth and success of the cruise industry.
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For more than 25 years, arrivia has powered travel loyalty and rewards programs for some of the world’s most respected cruise, hotel, resort, and financial brands, including American Express®, USAA®, and T‑Mobile’s T Life Travel Program by offering their customers more value through exclusive pricing and personalized options that inspire travel and customer loyalty. Arrivia’s travel privileges technology platform provides travel loyalty, booking, and marketing solutions to deliver exceptional customer value and drive growth through exciting travel rewards and member benefits.
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About iCruise
iCruise, an arrivia company, is one of North America’s leading online cruise retailers, helping travelers discover, compare and book vacations across virtually every major cruise line. Backed by arrivia’s travel technology platform and decades of cruise expertise, iCruise combines powerful digital shopping tools with experienced cruise specialists to deliver a seamless booking experience and exceptional value for travelers. Learn more at www.iCruise.com.
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