Disney Cruise Line Earns Best for Families and Best in the Caribbean from Two Major Industry Rankings

Disney Cruise Line has been recognized as the top family cruise line by two prominent industry authorities: Cruise Critic named it Best Cruise Line for Families in its 2022 Editor's Picks, while U.S. News & World Report awarded dual Gold Badges for Best Cruise Line for Families and Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean for the ninth consecutive year. The awards recognize the line's spacious stateroom design, family-focused innovation, and consistently high crew service standards.

Disney Cruise Line has swept two of the cruise industry's most prominent annual rankings for 2022, claiming top honors in family cruising from both Cruise Critic and U.S. News & World Report. The recognition arrives as Disney Cruise Line marks its 25th anniversary of operation at sea.

Cruise Critic's 2022 Editor's Pick: Best Cruise Line for Families

Cruise Critic's international editorial team selected Disney Cruise Line as the top family cruise line in the Ocean Category for 2022. The publication's Editor's Picks are designed to help travelers find the right cruise for their needs, and the panel specifically cited the line's signature spacious staterooms with segmented bathrooms — a family-focused design innovation — alongside the quality of crew member service as key differentiators.

U.S. News & World Report: Nine Consecutive Years at the Top

U.S. News & World Report awarded Disney Cruise Line dual Gold Badges for Best Cruise Line for Families and Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean, both for the ninth straight year. The outlet's methodology encompasses ship quality, itinerary diversity, traveler reputation scores, and health assessment results from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — one of the more comprehensive ranking frameworks in travel publishing.

What This Means for Families Evaluating a Cruise Vacation

Back-to-back recognition from two independent authorities reinforces Disney Cruise Line's standing as the family cruising benchmark — particularly for Caribbean sailings, where the line's private island, Castaway Cay, provides an exclusive amenity unavailable elsewhere. With the Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration rolling out in 2023, the fleet enters a milestone year with additional themed programming expected. Families can browse current itineraries and the Silver Anniversary offerings at DisneyCruise.com.