Summary of CDC Cruise Ship Ratings

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Cruise News Headlines

St. Kitts will feature new Argro-Tourism Demonstration Farm - Posted Feb 4, 2012

Man overboard on Allure of the Seas - posted Feb 3, 2012

CDC Ratings

New ships added - updated Feb 3, 2012

Tropical Storm Updates

All Clear - Season begins June 1st and runs through November 31st.

Center for Disease Control Sanitation Ratings

center for disease control cruise ship sanitation ratings

 

Last update Feb 3, 2012. Best Score = 100. A Score 85 or less is considered NOT satisfactory.

February 2012 Cruise Ship Ratings

Cruise Ship

Rating

No ships to report at this time
January Sanitation Ratings
   
 

The Center For Disease Control (CDC) performs unannounced inspections, which are conducted twice a year and required for any cruise ship with an international itinerary calling at a U.S. port. Vessels are evaluated proper food handling, preparation and storage procedures, and overall galley cleanliness. Ships’ potable water supplies used in spas and pools are evaluated, as well.