Cruise rankings
Rankings put every line or ship on the same criteria (food, cabins, entertainment, value, inclusions, itineraries and who it suits) and say why each one lands where it does, with category winners for specific needs. The method is on how we rate cruises, and the rankings are reviewed every quarter.
- Best cruise linesThe 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.
- Best cruise shipsThe 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.
- Best for AlaskaThe 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.
- Best river cruise linesThe best river cruise lines for 2026–2027, ranked: Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon, Tauck, American Cruise Lines and Celebrity, with what each fare includes.