19 Cruise Ships Earn Perfect CDC Sanitation Scores in 2024
In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted sanitary inspections on over 100 cruise ships, with most vessels earning passing scores of 95 or above. Notably, 19 cruise ships achieved a flawless score of 100 during these random, unannounced inspections, demonstrating the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
Among the top performers are some of the cruise industry’s biggest brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and Disney Cruise Line. The inspections, which took place between January 2 and September 3, involved detailed assessments of various ship areas, from kitchens and pools to children’s activity centers.
The cleanest cruise ships of 2024 include:
- Carnival Spirit – inspected September 3
- Viking Orion – inspected August 18
- Seabourn Odyssey – inspected August 16
- Norwegian Jewel – inspected July 24
- Oceania Regatta – inspected July 24
- Radiance of the Seas – inspected July 21
- MSC Meraviglia – inspected July 9
- Norwegian Bliss – inspected June 22
- MSC Seashore – inspected May 26
- Norwegian Sky – inspected May 23
- Brilliance of the Seas – inspected May 16
- Viking Polaris – inspected April 2
- Celebrity Equinox – inspected February 25
- Norwegian Breakaway – inspected February 25
- Norwegian Escape – inspected January 27
- Explora I – inspected January 25
- Disney Fantasy – inspected January 24
- Celebrity Ascent – inspected January 7
- Norwegian Gem – inspected January 2
The CDC’s inspections are thorough, lasting 6-8 hours depending on ship size and issues identified. Inspectors evaluate both large areas and small details, such as pool cleanliness, kitchen sanitation, and proper dishwasher water temperatures.
While 19 ships earned perfect scores in 2024, this represents a slight decrease compared to last year when 29 cruise ships had earned 100 by this time. The inspections are crucial for ensuring health and safety aboard cruise vessels, and these perfect scores highlight the commitment of these cruise lines to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
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