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2003
Following the 9 / 11 terrorist attacks of 2001 , Grand Circle emerges stronger than ever and revolutionizes travel industry insurance with no risk booking
2022
The Alan E . Lewis Fund is established as part of Grand Circle Foundation to honor his legacy
2013
Grand Circle Cruise Line makes Conde Nast Traveler ’ s Gold List and Platinum Circle of World ’ s Best River Cruise Lines and Travel + Leisure ’ s World ’ s Best Awards for Top 3 River Cruise Lines ; O . A . T . receives Global Vision Award for Leadership from Travel + Leisure
2015
Grand Circle Cruise Line is ranked among the Top 5 River Cruise Lines in Travel + Leisure ’ s 2015 World ’ s Best Awards Survey
2018
O . A . T . wins “ Best Tours ” award from Solo Traveler for the second year in a row
2021
Travel resumes in July following global pandemic
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2001
1998
Grand Circle Cruise Line is established with its first river cruise ship
Grand Circle launches Vacation Ambassador Referral Program , the most generous rewards package in the travel industry
2016
Grand Circle Cruise Line is named “ World ’ s Best River Cruise Line ” in Condé Nast Traveler ’ s Readers ’ Choice Awards for the fifth year in a row
2022
Travel + Leisure ranks O . A . T . Small Ships “# 2 Best Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise ” and Grand Circle Cruise Line is named 10 Best River Cruise Lines ; GCCL also named Top 5 River Cruises by Condé Nast Traveler
2023
Grand Circle celebrates 65 years of changing lives through travel
O . A . T . celebrates 45 years of adventure and discovery on the road less traveled
Travel + Leisure ranks O . A . T . Small Ships "# 4 Best Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise Line " and Grand Circle Cruise Line is named "# 3 Best River Cruise Line "
Condé Nast Traveler ' s 2023 Readers ' Choice Awards ranks Grand Circle # 6 Top River Cruise Line
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