The Sustainable Leadership Award is a prestigious and highly respected recognition at the Tourism Innovation Awards. It celebrates visionary organisations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to sustainability, innovation, and responsible leadership, setting inspiring new standards within the global tourism sector.
Awards & Achievements
UNITED WATERWAYS
River Cruise Innovation of the Year 2025 – Finalist
The Seatrade Cruise Award is presented to companies, organisations, or individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to placing social and environmental sustainability at the forefront of their operations. Entries are evaluated on their quality, context, and impact, highlighting clear examples, measurable results, and the core values and goals driving each initiative.
Best Sustainable
Leadership 2025
Feenstra Riviercruises
Vakantie
Awards
2025
The Vakantie Awards are prestigious accolades within the Dutch travel industry, presented by industry professionals to their peers. They honour companies that demonstrate exceptional quality and passion in the tourism sector. The awards ceremony took place during the Reisgala at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Johann Strauss has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in the inland waterway transport category. Setting new benchmarks for sustainable shipping, the ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards. Our proactive commitment to protecting the environment is recognised by the award, which also underlines our responsibility for a green future.
Green Award Bronze
2025 – 2028
The Rembrandt van Rijn has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in the inland waterway transport category. Setting new benchmarks for sustainable shipping, the ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards. Our proactive commitment to protecting the environment is recognised by the award, which also underlines our responsibility for a green future.
Vakantie
Awards
2024
The Vakantie Awards are prestigious accolades within the Dutch travel industry, presented by industry professionals to their peers. They honour companies that demonstrate exceptional quality and passion in the tourism sector. The awards ceremony took place during the Reisgala at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk.
KD
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The MS RheinFantasie has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in the inland waterway transport category. Setting new benchmarks for sustainable shipping, the ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards. Our proactive commitment to protecting the environment is recognised by the award, which also underlines our responsibility for a green future.
Green Award
Gold
2025 – 2028
The MS RheinGalaxie has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in the inland waterway transport category. Setting new benchmarks for sustainable shipping, the ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards. Our proactive commitment to protecting the environment is recognised by the award, which also underlines our responsibility for a green future.
ESG Bronze Medaille
2024
The company was recognised by EcoVadis for its exceptional sustainability performance. The areas assessed were environmental protection, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. With a ranking in the 71st percentile, KD is among the top 29% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis, highlighting its strong commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
Oceandiva
Silver Technology Leader Award
2025
Oceandiva received the silver Technology Leader Award at the ESG Shipping Awards for its leading role in maritime sustainability. The award was given to the fully electric event ship Oceandiva Nova, which innovatively combines design, experience, and sustainability. The jury particularly praised the company’s forward-looking vision.
Green Award
Gold Platinum
2023 – 2028
The Oceandiva Nova has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in the inland waterway transport category. Setting new benchmarks for sustainable shipping, the ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards. Our proactive commitment to protecting the environment is recognised by the award, which also underlines our responsibility for a green future.
Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt
Green Award Silver
2023 – 2026
The Gräfin Cosel has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in the inland waterway transport category. Setting new benchmarks for sustainable shipping, the ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards. Our proactive commitment to protecting the environment is recognised by the award, which also underlines our responsibility for a green future.
STARLING FLEET
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Antonio Bellucci has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025-2028
The Charles Dickens has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2024 – 2027
The KD Moment has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Monarch Baroness has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Monarch Countess has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Monarch Princess has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Monarch Queen has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Nicko Spirit has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Rhein Melodie has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Bronze
2025 – 2028
The Rhein Symphonie has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award
Gold
2023 – 2026
The Thurgau Gold has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Bronze
2023 – 2026
The Ultra has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Vista Neo has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.
Green Award Silver
2025 – 2028
The Vista Star has been awarded the prestigious Green Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable inland waterway transport. The ship meets the highest safety and environmental standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental protection. The Green Award recognises ships that exemplify sustainable and responsible shipping as a mark of quality.