U.S. News & World Report Releases the 2017 Best Cruise Lines

14/11/2016 22:01

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2017 Best Cruise Lines rankings, evaluating 15 top cruise lines across six categories. Twenty-four million passengers are expected to take a cruise this year and interest continues to climb. The rankings help travelers select the best cruise by brand, region, itinerary and budget.

For the first time, Celebrity Cruises is named the No. 1 Best Cruise Line for the Money and the No. 1 Best Cruise Line in the Mediterranean. Disney Cruise Line earns distinctions both as the Best Cruise Line for Families and the Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean for the fourth consecutive year. Crystal Cruises continues its reign as the Best Luxury Cruise Line and the Best Cruise Line for Couples.

"Cruise lines are going above and beyond to reach new audiences and keep existing customers happy by offering high-quality amenities, brand-new ships and updated itineraries – but that doesn't mean choosing one is easy," said Gwen Shearman, travel editor at U.S. News. "The Best Cruise Lines rankings help travelers sort through their options by showcasing the lines and ships that meet the high expectations of travelers and critics alike."

The methodology for the Best Cruise Lines rankings factors in expert evaluations of cruise ship quality, reputation among travelers, results from health assessments conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other factors such as price class and itinerary offerings.

2017 U.S. News Best Cruise Lines Rankings

For the Money	For Luxury
1. Celebrity Cruises	1. Crystal Cruises
2. Royal Caribbean International	2. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
3. Norwegian Cruise Line	3. Oceania Cruises

For Families	For Couples
1. Disney Cruise Line	1. Crystal Cruises
2. Royal Caribbean International	2. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
3. Carnival Cruise Lines	3. Azamara Club Cruises

In The Mediterranean	In The Caribbean
1. Celebrity Cruises	1. Disney Cruise Line
2. Regent Seven Seas Cruises	2. Celebrity Cruises
3. Oceania Cruises	3. Crystal Cruises

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