For many years, the editors of Condé Nast Traveller have been compiling this annual compendium of inns and cruises we’ve found or fallen in love with over again. We spotlight them not just for their magnificence, consolation, or impeccable service, but additionally as a result of we’ve developed deeply emotional relationships with them: These are the inns and cruises we advocate to our pals, that we inform tales about later. Below are the best cruises in the world, in accordance with our editors. View the complete 2025 Gold List here.