Word from the group “CruiseComplete” is that their September 2016 pick for best premium/contemporary cruise line is Royal Caribbean. The list is compiled based on the number of price quotes that are received by each line…hmmm – kinda weak in my book.

Here is the top 10 in the premium/contemporary category for September 2016:
Royal Caribbean. – FIRST PLACE

Carnival Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Holland America Line
Celebrity Cruises
Disney Cruise Line
MSC Cruises
Costa Cruise Lines
Viking Ocean Cruises

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Here’s the top 10 in Luxury:

Oceania Cruises – FIRST PLACE

Cunard Line
Crystal Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Azamara Club Cruises
Seabourn
Windstar Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Star Clippers
Paul Gauguin Cruise

The top 10 River lines:

Viking River Cruises – FIRST PLACE

AmaWaterways
American Cruise Lines
Avalon Waterways
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
Scenic
American Queen Steamboat Company
Emerald Waterways
World Quest Cruises
Amras Cruises

What do YOU think about this ranking…..should the number of calls for quotes decide who’s best??