The best cruise lines of 2020 have been ranked

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The best cruise lines of 2020
SAILING THE HIGH SEAS? A new ranking shows which cruise lines are the best.

SAN FRANCISCO -- If you're planning on taking a vacation at sea, get ready! U.S. News and World Report is out with its list of the best cruise lines for 2020.

If you're looking to make the most of your travel budget, the list shows Royal Caribbean is the way to go. The cruise line earned praise for its list of amenities, like zip lines and ice skating rinks. Celebrity Cruises is number two, followed by Norwegian.

Experts say the best time to book a cruise is January, February or March. That's when you'll get the best price.

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Here are the other top-ranking cruise lines by category.

Family Cruises:

1. Disney Cruise Line

2. Royal Caribbean International

3. Carnival Cruise Line

Couples Cruises:

1. Viking Ocean Cruises

2. Seabourn Cruise Lines

3. Crystal Cruises

Luxury Cruises:

1. Viking Ocean Cruises

2. Seabourn Cruise Lines

3. Crystal Cruises

Mediterranean Cruises:

1. Seabourn Cruise LIne

2. Crystal Cruises

3. Viking Ocean Cruises

Caribbean Cruises:

1. Disney Cruise Line

2. Royal Caribbean International

3. Seabourn Cruise Line