There were a record number of norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year.Photo:GettyWhich cruise ship is the cleanest? And which is more likely to leave you with gastrointestinal distress on your vacation itinerary?The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released the results of itsVessel Sanitation Programinspections, showing which ships are the most sanitary, and which have room for improvement.With arecordhigh of 13 norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year (the highest number since 2012), prospective cruisers may want to take a look at the results before booking.The CDC’s inspections cover eight areas on the ship, including medical facilities, dining rooms, pools and spas, and child activity centers. The twice-a-year inspections result in a score out of 100; 85 or below is considered failing.Celebrity CruisesAccording to the CDC’s website, the following ships were all given a score of 100 in 2023.Allure of the Seas,Royal Caribbean InternationalCarnival Celebration,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.Carnival Panorama,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.Carnival Sunshine,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.Celebrity Edge,Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Millennium,Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Summit,Celebrity CruisesDisney Fantasy,Disney Cruise LinesDisney Wonder,Disney Cruise LinesMSC Seascape,MSC Cruise Management (UK) LtdNorwegian Joy,Norwegian Cruise LinesNorwegian Pearl,Norwegian Cruise LinesOceania Riviera,Oceania CruisesRotterdam,Holland America LineSilver Moon,Silversea Cruises LtdWhile only one ship had a failing score, the MSC Seaside with a shocking 67 rating, the following ships were all given a score of 90 or below this year.Noordam,Holland America Line: 90Star Pride,Wind Star Cruises: 90Le Boreal,Compagnie Du Ponant SA: 90Norwegian Epic,Norwegian Cruise Lines: 89Margaritaville at Sea Paradise,Margaritaville at Sea: 87Carnival Liberty,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.: 86Carnival Pride,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.: 86MSC Seaside,MSC Cruise Management (UK): 67Even a sanitation score of 100 doesn’t mean ships are immune to illnesses. A recent norovirus outbreak occurred in May on Celebrity Cruises’Celebrity Summit,which earned a perfect score.And even sanitation on board isn’t a guarantee of an illness-free voyage. Themost recent outbreakoccurred in June on theViking Neptune, during which 13% of the 838 passengers fell ill. However a Viking representativetold CNNthe passengers are not believed to have contracted the virus aboard the ship, but rather at “a shoreside restaurant in Iceland where a group of guests dined during their free time.”
There were a record number of norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year.Photo:Getty
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Which cruise ship is the cleanest? And which is more likely to leave you with gastrointestinal distress on your vacation itinerary?The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released the results of itsVessel Sanitation Programinspections, showing which ships are the most sanitary, and which have room for improvement.With arecordhigh of 13 norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year (the highest number since 2012), prospective cruisers may want to take a look at the results before booking.The CDC’s inspections cover eight areas on the ship, including medical facilities, dining rooms, pools and spas, and child activity centers. The twice-a-year inspections result in a score out of 100; 85 or below is considered failing.Celebrity CruisesAccording to the CDC’s website, the following ships were all given a score of 100 in 2023.Allure of the Seas,Royal Caribbean InternationalCarnival Celebration,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.Carnival Panorama,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.Carnival Sunshine,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.Celebrity Edge,Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Millennium,Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Summit,Celebrity CruisesDisney Fantasy,Disney Cruise LinesDisney Wonder,Disney Cruise LinesMSC Seascape,MSC Cruise Management (UK) LtdNorwegian Joy,Norwegian Cruise LinesNorwegian Pearl,Norwegian Cruise LinesOceania Riviera,Oceania CruisesRotterdam,Holland America LineSilver Moon,Silversea Cruises LtdWhile only one ship had a failing score, the MSC Seaside with a shocking 67 rating, the following ships were all given a score of 90 or below this year.Noordam,Holland America Line: 90Star Pride,Wind Star Cruises: 90Le Boreal,Compagnie Du Ponant SA: 90Norwegian Epic,Norwegian Cruise Lines: 89Margaritaville at Sea Paradise,Margaritaville at Sea: 87Carnival Liberty,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.: 86Carnival Pride,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.: 86MSC Seaside,MSC Cruise Management (UK): 67Even a sanitation score of 100 doesn’t mean ships are immune to illnesses. A recent norovirus outbreak occurred in May on Celebrity Cruises’Celebrity Summit,which earned a perfect score.And even sanitation on board isn’t a guarantee of an illness-free voyage. Themost recent outbreakoccurred in June on theViking Neptune, during which 13% of the 838 passengers fell ill. However a Viking representativetold CNNthe passengers are not believed to have contracted the virus aboard the ship, but rather at “a shoreside restaurant in Iceland where a group of guests dined during their free time.”
Which cruise ship is the cleanest? And which is more likely to leave you with gastrointestinal distress on your vacation itinerary?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released the results of itsVessel Sanitation Programinspections, showing which ships are the most sanitary, and which have room for improvement.
With arecordhigh of 13 norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year (the highest number since 2012), prospective cruisers may want to take a look at the results before booking.
The CDC’s inspections cover eight areas on the ship, including medical facilities, dining rooms, pools and spas, and child activity centers. The twice-a-year inspections result in a score out of 100; 85 or below is considered failing.
Celebrity Cruises
According to the CDC’s website, the following ships were all given a score of 100 in 2023.
Allure of the Seas,Royal Caribbean International
Carnival Celebration,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.
Carnival Panorama,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.
Carnival Sunshine,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.
Celebrity Edge,Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Millennium,Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Summit,Celebrity Cruises
Disney Fantasy,Disney Cruise Lines
Disney Wonder,Disney Cruise Lines
MSC Seascape,MSC Cruise Management (UK) Ltd
Norwegian Joy,Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian Pearl,Norwegian Cruise Lines
Oceania Riviera,Oceania Cruises
Rotterdam,Holland America Line
Silver Moon,Silversea Cruises Ltd
While only one ship had a failing score, the MSC Seaside with a shocking 67 rating, the following ships were all given a score of 90 or below this year.
Noordam,Holland America Line: 90
Star Pride,Wind Star Cruises: 90
Le Boreal,Compagnie Du Ponant SA: 90
Norwegian Epic,Norwegian Cruise Lines: 89
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise,Margaritaville at Sea: 87
Carnival Liberty,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.: 86
Carnival Pride,Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.: 86
MSC Seaside,MSC Cruise Management (UK): 67
Even a sanitation score of 100 doesn’t mean ships are immune to illnesses. A recent norovirus outbreak occurred in May on Celebrity Cruises’Celebrity Summit,which earned a perfect score.
And even sanitation on board isn’t a guarantee of an illness-free voyage. Themost recent outbreakoccurred in June on theViking Neptune, during which 13% of the 838 passengers fell ill. However a Viking representativetold CNNthe passengers are not believed to have contracted the virus aboard the ship, but rather at “a shoreside restaurant in Iceland where a group of guests dined during their free time.”
source: people.com
