The best cruise lines, according to Consumer Reports

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The best cruise lines, according to Consumer Reports

If you're going to be stuck on a boat for a long period of time, you want to make sure you choose the ship for your vacation

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Cruises have bounced back since the pandemic, with a record 21.7 million Americans set to hit the seas this year, according to AAA.

But not all cruises offer the experience travelers are hoping for, and with scores of cruise lines operating, it can be hard to figure out which ones to book. Consumer Reports ranked the best cruise lines, offering three luxury options and three more affordable ones. It used the results of a survey with almost 19,000 respondents to make the list. Continue reading to see which made the list of the best ones and why.

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