U.S. News and World Report Ranks Top Cruise Ships

U.S. News and World Report has released its ranking of the top cruise ships by affordability, luxury, and region for 2016. The rankings are based on cruise ship quality, reputation among travelers, health assessments done by the CDC, price class, itinerary offerings, and other factors.

While Disney is the best cruise line for families and the best in the Caribbean for the third year in a row, Crystal Cruises reclaimed its number one ranking for best cruise lines for romance and Royal Caribbean got the nod as best cruise line for the money for the third consecutive year.

Other highlights include:

Best Cruise Ship for Affordability
1. Allure of the Seas
2. Regal Princess
3. Celebrity Reflection
Freedom of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas

Best Cruise Ship for Luxury
1. Silver Whisper
Crystal Symphony
3. Riviera
4. Silver Spirit
Crystal Serenity

Best Cruise Ship by Region