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The CDC’s top 10 worst cruise ship hygiene scores for 2024 were published after officials in the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) randomly selected and inspected ships.
A “100” score is perfect, and the vast majority of ships at sea earn a “95” score. Anything below 85 is considered unacceptable in the VSP system and must be corrected immediately.
VSP’s goal is to “assist the cruise industry in preventing and controlling the spread of GI (gastrointestinal) diseases.”
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According to the CDC, 10 outbreaks of bacteria and viruses, primarily norovirus, have been recorded on cruise ships this year.
This year’s lowest score was 62. According to Business Insider, this is believed to be tied with Lederij Clipper Stud Amsterdam’s Stade Amsterdam as the sixth-lowest CDC score in VSP history.
The cruise ship “Hanseatic Inspiration” is owned by the shipping company Hapag-Lloyd. (Jens Büttner/Photo Alliance via Getty Images/Getty Images)
According to the VSP website, “vessels are responsible for correcting all violations. Certain serious violations must be corrected immediately.”
For non-serious violations, vessels must submit a corrective action report to CDC within up to two weeks. Areas where food is prepared or served are of high interest to CDC inspectors.
Vessels subject to inspection under the VSP are “vessels with international itineraries, U.S. ports, and passenger counts exceeding 13,” according to the site.
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Here are the top 10 worst scores of 2024 so far, from best to worst.
1. Crystal Serenity — Crystal Cruise, tested on February 3, Score: 89
2. Carnival Exhilaration — Carnival Cruise Line, tested March 14, Score: 89
3. Adventure of the Seas — Royal Caribbean International, tested January 23, Score: 89
4. National Geographic Sea Birds — Lindblad Expedition, examined July 25 Score: 88
5. Carnival Miracle — Carnival Cruise Line, tested April 21st, Score: 88
6. MSC Magnifica — MSC Cruises, inspected May 17, Score: 86
7. Everyma — Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, inspected February 9, Score: 86
8. Carnival Breeze — Carnival Cruise Line, tested March 21, Score: 86
9. Caribbean Princess — Princess Cruises, inspected March 20, Score: 86
10. Inspiration of the Hanseatic League — Hapag Lloyd Cruz, tested on September 29, Score: 62
“Passengers aren’t too worried about the findings,” The Cruise Guy® said in an exclusive interview with FOX Business.
View of a cruise ship in Miami. (Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images / Getty Images)
“Consumer trust in the cruise industry is among the highest of any travel vacation option. Cruise lines keep their ships in top condition and promptly address and resolve issues when they are discovered. ”
The CDC recommends cruise ship passengers wash their hands frequently, drink water frequently, and self-isolate in their cabins or staterooms if they develop symptoms of an acute gastrointestinal illness.
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The cruise industry is expected to see increased demand in 2024, with nearly 36 million passengers expected by the end of the year, according to JPMorgan.
The CDC and Hapag Lloyd Cruz did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ requests for comment.
