U.S. News & World Report Reveals the 2019 Best Cruise Lines

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2019 Best Cruise Lines rankings, evaluating 169 ships in 17 top cruise lines across six categories. The rankings help travelers select the best cruise by brand, region, traveler type and budget.

With its combination of high traveler and health scores, as well as top-notch service and onboard amenities, Seabourn Cruise Line takes the No. 1 spot as the Best Cruise Line in the Mediterranean and the Best Luxury Cruise Line. Celebrity Cruises is the No. 1 Best Cruise Line for the Money, while Viking Ocean Cruises takes the top spot as the Best Cruise Line for Couples. Disney Cruise Line continues its reign as the No. 1 Best Cruise Line for Families and the No. 1 Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean for the sixth consecutive year.

As technologies advance and cruisers expect more out of their vacation experience, cruise lines are introducing new tech-savvy features and amenities. On some ships, wearable devices or cellphone apps are replacing key cards, allowing passengers to unlock their rooms, pay for food and drinks, book onboard activities and keep track of their friends and families with a pendant or bracelet, or their own phones. Additionally, as health and wellness continue to be a priority for today's travelers, cruise lines have initiated more relevant offerings to stay on trend. These include onboard juice bars, spinning and on-deck yoga classes, acupuncture, spa-specific staterooms and more.

"There are many factors to consider when choosing a cruise, and as trends evolve, consumers have more options than ever at their fingertips," said Nicola Wood, travel editor at U.S. News. "The U.S. News Best Cruise Lines rankings offer insights that allow consumers to select the perfect overseas experience that caters to their needs. Whether that be a luxurious getaway, a family vacation or a cruise that doesn't break the bank, the rankings have every traveler covered."

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.

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