Best Overall: Regent Seven Seas "For an ultra-luxurious yacht voyage, Regent Seven Seas features all-inclusive pricing and premium service."

Runner-Up, Best Overall: Seabourn "From Alaska to the Amazon and the Mediterranean to Arabia, Seabourn sails exotic itineraries with experts onboard."

Best Luxury Expedition: Ponant "The French-influenced cruise line blends modern technology with traditional French luxury."

Best Excursions: Crystal Cruises "The company offers an impressive 2,000 excursions to choose from in ports all over the world."

Best Small Ships: Silversea "If you’re ready to be completely pampered, Silversea’s five-star service, smaller ships, and all-inclusive pricing is difficult to beat."

Best Yacht Cruise: SeaDream Yacht Club "For active adults, there’s a golf simulator, mountain bikes (for shore excursions), water skiing, and snorkel gear."

Best Tall Sailing Ships: Windstar Cruises "For a combination of traditional sailing and five-star service, consider Windstar Cruises, a luxury tall-sailing ship cruise line."

Best for First-Time Cruisers: Oceania Cruises "For guests who enjoy deluxe cruise lines like Celebrity or Holland America, Oceania is a perfect stepping stone into luxury cruising."