Celebrity Cruises recognized as best value, while Viking Ocean Cruises tops three categories.

U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today released its 2025 Best Cruise Lines rankings.

In its 11th year, the rankings highlight 18 of the most popular cruise lines in six
categories catering to various travelers, including couples, families and those in
search of luxury or a scenic Mediterranean adventure.

There’s a new No. 1 in the Best Cruise Lines for the Money ranking this year, as
Celebrity Cruises takes the lead as the best value among ranked cruise lines. Disney
Cruise Line continues to dominate the competition in the Best Cruise Lines for
Families ranking, while also claiming the No. 1 spot in Best Cruise Lines in the
Caribbean. In addition, Viking Ocean Cruises continues its reign as No. 1 in three
categories: Best Luxury Cruise Lines, Best Cruise Lines for Couples and Best Cruise
Lines in the Mediterranean.

“With so many cruise lines to choose from, it may be hard to know where to start
when it comes to finding the perfect cruise vacation,” said Nicola Wood, senior travel
editor at U.S. News. “The 2025 Best Cruise Lines rankings not only recognize the top
cruise lines, but also provide a way for travelers to compare features, amenities and
offerings to find the right cruise for an exciting experience at sea.”
The rankings are based on a comprehensive and transparent methodology that
takes into account expert evaluations of ship quality, traveler ratings, health
assessment results and other relevant factors.

2025 Best Cruise Lines Rankings

Best Cruise Lines for the Money

1. Celebrity Cruises
2. Virgin Voyages
3. MSC Cruises

Best Cruise Lines for Families

1. Disney Cruise Line
2. Royal Caribbean International
3. Norwegian Cruise Lines
   Best Cruise Lines for Couples
4. Viking Ocean Cruises
5. Seabourn Cruise Line
6. Celebrity Cruises
   Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean
7. Disney Cruise Line
8. Celebrity Cruises
9. Virgin Voyages
   Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean
10. Viking Ocean Cruises
11. Seabourn Cruise Line
12. Celebrity Cruises
    Best Luxury Cruise Lines
13. Viking Ocean Cruises
14. Seabourn Cruise Line
15. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
    
    

U.S. News’ digital cruise line and cruise ship profiles – updated annually – allow
travelers to learn more about each cruise carrier’s features, including its onboard
activities, immersive excursions and food offerings. Profiles feature “Insider Tips” from
cruise industry experts to help consumers discover what stands out about each line.
New this year, cruise line profiles now feature a section detailing the latest news and
exciting happenings on board for the upcoming sailing season.

Travelers can also explore an extensive range of cruise advice and articles, including
new spotlights this year on the “Best Cruises for Young Adults,” the “Best New Cruise
Ships Debuting in 2025″ and the “Top Cleanest Cruise Lines.” In addition, U.S. News
now offers an impressive collection of thorough, firsthand accounts of life aboard
some of the newest, most in-demand ships sailing today, including Icon of the Seas,
Utopia of the Seas, Sun Princess and more.

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