Best Cruise Lines of 2018, According to “U.S. News & World Report”

by | Jul 10, 2018 | Cruises | 0 comments

Cruising is one of our favorite methods of vacationing. Between the countless on board activities, the amazing destinations, the incredible people we’ve met, and the relaxation, we really can’t say enough about the extraordinary experience of setting sail.

But with so many incredible cruise lines out there, how do you choose which is best for you?

Luckily for us, “U.S. News & World Report” ranked them in its recently published “Best Cruises 2018” piece! Score! And not only does the article include some of the best cruise lines on the planet, but it breaks them down by traveler types!

Double score.

Here are the 2018 top three best cruise lines per traveler type, according to U.S. News & World Report:

Best Cruise Lines for the Money

Cruising on a budget? These three cruise lines encompass all the phenomenal wonders of a cruise ship, at just the right price.

#1. Royal Caribbean International

#2. Celebrity Cruises

#3. Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Cruise Lines for Families

Want to give your kids an experience they’ll remember for a lifetime? Of course you do! These three cruise lines are renowned for keeping the kids entertained, while also having plenty of amenities for the adults.

#1. Disney Cruise Line

#2. Royal Caribbean International

#3. Carnival Cruise Lines

Best Cruise Lines for Couples

Looking for a romantic getaway for just the two of you? These cruise lines might as well be renamed The Love Boat for their seafaring magic!

#1. Seabourn Cruise Line

#2. Viking Ocean Cruises

#3. Crystal Cruises

Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean

Dream of soaking up the Caribbean sun? We all do! These cruise lines will help you explore more islands than you ever thought possible on one trip!

#1. Disney Cruise Line

#2. Royal Caribbean International

#3. Celebrity Cruises

Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean

With way too many ports of call to name, a Mediterranean cruise is a bucket list priority for so many. Enjoy shore excursions across Spain, Italy, Greece and more as you sample local cuisine and visit breathtaking sites!

#1. Viking Ocean Cruises

#2. Seabourn Cruise Line

#3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Best Luxury Cruise Lines

Is the best of the best more your scene? Then this is the list for you! These luxury cruises will pamper you from the inside out.

#1. Crystal Cruises

#2. Seabourn Cruise Line

#3. Viking Ocean Cruises

We can help you find the right cruise for you! Just give us a call.

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