Find out more about health issues on cruises and steps you can take to stay safe and healthy during your trip. If you are feeling sick before your voyage, do not travel and ask your cruise line about rescheduling or reimbursement options.

Jan 4, 2025 · Learn more about outbreaks of gastrointestinal (GI) illness on cruise ships in the Vessel Sanitation Program's (VSP) jurisdiction, including outbreak details and actions taken in response.

Feb 1, 2025 · Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International. Ship name: Radiance of the Seas. Voyage dates: February 1, 2025–February 8, 2025. Voyage number: 20136. Date outbreak reported to VSP: February 4, 2025. Number of passengers who reported being ill during the voyage out of total number of passengers onboard: 89 of 2,164 (4.1%)

The Ship Score of 100 report shows data on a rolling 12-month basis.

May 29, 2024 · CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) A helps the cruise industry prevent and control public health issues. We also provide information for passengers: Tips on healthy cruising, including what to do if you get sick onboard. Cruise ship inspection scores and reports, including violations and recommendations to address them

Oct 15, 2024 · Three U.S. cruise lines' ships have been right at 86 this year: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze in March. Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess in March. Ritz-Carlton Yacht...

Oct 16, 2024 · Ten cruise ships received scores of 89 or lower; a score of 85 or below is considered “not satisfactory.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released new data on the most and...

Cruise ship travel presents a unique combination of health concerns. Travelers from diverse regions brought together in the often crowded, semi-enclosed shipboard environment can facilitate the spread of person-to-person, foodborne, and waterborne diseases.

CDC has provided clear guidance to cruise lines about how to keep their crew safe during the period of the No Sail Order, just as we have provided guidance to the American public. Cruise ships have medical facilities on board that can provide medical care …

Jan 3, 2025 · CDC data suggests the majority of 2024 gastrointestinal outbreaks at sea were associated with the highly contagious norovirus. In December alone, five cruise ships were stricken with the...