Which Cruise Line Should You Choose In 2026? (Ranking the top 7 Lines)

CRUISE LINE RANKING 2026 | Best Cruise Line 2026 | Royal Caribbean vs Carnival vs Celebrity vs Disney | Norwegian Cruise Line News | MSC Cruises Review | Cruise Tips 2026 Which cruise line should you actually book in 2026? In this in-depth cruise ranking, I break down the Top 7 cruise lines ranked worst to best for 2026, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Holland America Line. With 21.7 million Americans cruising this year, choosing the wrong cruise line could ruin your vacation. I analyzed rankings from Consumer Reports, U.S. News, Cruise Critic, The Points Guy, CDC inspection scores, passenger reviews, industry news, and the latest Norwegian Cruise Line controversy involving Elliott Investment Management. In this video, you'll discover: Why Norwegian Cruise Line is facing leadership turmoil in 2026 Carnival Cruise Line loyalty changes and sanitation scores MSC Cruises value vs consistency issues Why Holland America is quietly dominating satisfaction rankings Why Disney Cruise Line remains the best family cruise option Why Celebrity Cruises is the best premium value cruise line Why Royal Caribbean is the #1 cruise line for 2026 We cover Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, MSC World America, Disney Destiny, Celebrity Edge-class ships, and more. 00:00 — The Cruise Line in Serious Trouble 00:15 — Why This Ranking Matters in 2026 02:00 — #7 Norwegian Cruise Line (Worst) 04:30 — #6 Carnival Cruise Line 06:15 — #5 MSC Cruises 08:30 — #4 Holland America Line 09:45 — #3 Disney Cruise Line 11:30 — #2 Celebrity Cruises 13:15 — #1 Best Cruise Line for 2026 (Revealed) 15:30 — Bonus: The ONE Thing to Check Before Booking If you're planning a Caribbean cruise, Alaska cruise, Bahamas cruise, or family cruise in 2026, this ranking will help you avoid costly mistakes and choose the best cruise line for your vacation style and budget. Subscribe for more cruise reviews, cruise comparisons, cruise news, cruise tips, and honest cruise line rankings. Royal Caribbean 2026 Best cruise line 2026 Carnival vs Royal Caribbean Norwegian Cruise Line problems Celebrity Cruises review Disney Cruise Line review 2026 MSC Cruises review Cruise ranking worst to best Icon of the Seas review Star of the Seas 2026 Perfect Day at CocoCay Best cruise for families 2026 Best cruise for couples 2026 Cruise tips 2026 Cruise news today #CruiseLines2026 #BestCruiseLine #CruiseLineRanking #StarOfTheSeas #CruiseTips