Best of

Our ranked picks, scored on the criteria in how we rate cruises.

• Best Alaskan cruise line for 2026–2027The best cruise lines for Alaska in 2026–2027, ranked: who goes to Glacier Bay, who runs Denali land tours, the pick for families and the cheapest option.
  From $284 per personChecked October 2026
• Best cruise ships for 2026–2027, ranked by who they suitThe best cruise ships for 2026–2027, ranked with a reason for each: best overall, for teens, for food, for Europe and Alaska, with dated from-prices.
  From $29 per personChecked October 2026
• Cruise lines rankedThe 10 biggest US cruise lines ranked, with the reason for each spot, who should skip it, category winners for food, teens and Europe, and dated from-prices.
  From $29 per personChecked October 2026