WaterWorld, a themed waterpark in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, has been named by news outlet CNN as one of the World's top 12 Waterparks.

"It is indeed an honour to be listed by CNN as the crème de la crème of waterparks worldwide, and a huge achievement for Cyprus which has been put on the international map," the park owners said.

"WaterWorld themed waterpark is clearly the world's top Waterpark together with 11 others: Wet 'n' Wild, Orlando; Aquaventure, Dubai; Aquatica, Orlando; Area 47, Austria; Beach Park Brazil; Caribbean Bay, South Korea; Siam Park, Tenerife; Tropical Islands, Germany; Watercube Waterpark, Beijing; World Waterpark, Canada; and Yas WaterWorld, Abu Dhabi."

WaterWorld is no newcomer to the international stage, having already received 25 International awards of excellence for marketing and innovation from World Waterpark Association, IAAPA and EWA.