These Are the Top Rated Cruises in the World, According to a New ReportConde Nast Traveler recently released its list of readers' top cruises across six categories.

The cruise industry has made a triumphant comeback since pandemic restrictions were lifted, with the industryexpected to generate$25.14 billion in revenue by the end of 2023.

And according to a new report by Conde Nast Traveler, it looks like cruising is still a top vacation choice.

According to a newsurvey by the outlet, 47% of people said that they would be interested in setting sail on a ship, even though only 27% of readers went on a cruise last year.

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Conde Nast Traveler readers ranked the top cruise lines of all sizes:

• Norwegian Cruise Lines took the top spot for Mega Ships (over 4,000) passengers,with Royal Caribbean International coming in second place.
• In the Large Ships category (2,500-4,000 passengers) the top spot was Virgin Voyages, followed by Disney Cruise Line, and the luxury British line, Cunard.
• Viking cruises secured the top spot in both the River Ships and Expedition Ships categories.

Vikingalso earned top honorsfor its food and beverage service in a newFood & Winereport, where it was ranked the No. 1 cruise line for foodies — as each ship comes stocked with an onboard herb garden, cooking classes, and no extra fees to dine at the fancier restaurants on board.

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To view the full list of Conde Nast Traveler's top cruise lines of 2023,visit here.