Today, U.S. News & World Report released the 2017 Best Cruise Lines Rankings with Disney Cruise Line holding the #1 spots Best Cruise Line for Families and Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean for the fourth consecutive year. For the first time, Celebrity Cruises was named the Best Cruise Line for the Money and the Best Cruise Line in the Mediterranean. 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.”

U.S. News 2017 Best Cruise Lines Rankings

Best Cruises For the Money

1. Celebrity Cruises
2. Royal Caribbean International
3. Norwegian Cruise Line

Best Cruises for Families

1. Disney Cruise Line
2. Royal Caribbean International
3. Carnival Cruise Lines

Best Cruises For Couples

1. Crystal Cruises
2. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
3. Azamara Club Cruises

Best Cruises In the Caribbean

1. Disney Cruise Line
2. Celebrity Cruises
3. Crystal Cruises

Best Cruises In the Mediterranean

1. Celebrity Cruises
2. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
3. Oceana Cruises

Best Luxury Cruise Lines

1. Crystal Cruises
2. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
3. Oceana Cruises

Check out the complete rankings for Best Cruise Lines rankings on U.S. News & World Report’s dedicated Cruise ranking webpage.

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.