Carnival Corporation was named to the ninth annual list of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2026 by Forbes.

The list comprises top 700 U.S. companies, with rankings determined through an independent survey of over 146,000 women working for companies employing at least 1,000 people in the U.S., the cruise line said in a press release.

“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences and contributions of women across our company. With more than 160,000 team members from nearly 150 countries, we have an extraordinary opportunity and responsibility to create a culture where people have a voice, opportunities to grow and the support to build meaningful careers,” said Bettina Deynes, global chief human resources officer.

“We are proud of the progress we have made and will continue raising the bar as we work to make Carnival the world’s number-one choice for hospitality, travel and leisure careers.”

Over 4 million employer evaluations were considered through the survey, which was conducted over a three-year period, according to the press release.

Respondents were asked to rank their employers based on several criteria, including how likely they were to recommend their employers and in areas like company culture, atmosphere, representation and parental leave.

Additionally, the percentage of women in executive and board positions at each company was analyzed.

This follows the appointment of Daniela Gargiulo as Carnival global fleet’s first female Staff Captain that was announced last week.