A cruise line has announced that their newest luxury cruise ship will debut sooner than expected next year.
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Oceania Cruises, one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines, announced that their next new ship, Allura, will now debut a week earlier than expected on July 24, 2025.
The cruise line has added a six day cruise that will depart from Trieste, Italy and visit Rijeka, Ravenna, Dubrovnik, and Kotor before arriving in Athens.
Guests who were booked on the maiden voyage will have first access to booking this new sailing.
In addition to this new six day cruise, Oceania Cruises is also opening a unique four day cruise from New York City on September 30, 2025.
Allura will be the eighth ship in Oceania’s fleet and the cruise line’s second Allura class ship. It will have the following amenities:
One chef for every 10 guests
1,200 guests served by 800 crew members, two crew members for every three guests
Most spacious standard staterooms at sea, at an astounding 291 square feet
Five specialty dining venues
A new onboard Crêperie
A luxurious new library, featuring walls of floor-to-ceiling glass
Frank A. Del Rio, President, Oceania Cruises, gave the following statement about their newest ship debuting early:
“Thanks to the progress made by our valued partners at Fincantieri, we are thrilled to bring Allura into service a week earlier than planned. I’m excited to be able to present Allura on a one-time taster voyage to showcase the ship to aspirational travelers who are looking to sample an ultra-premium cruise experience, and even better, sailing from downtown Manhattan, the heart of New York City.”
Oceania Cruises is giving Allura a fresh menu, with a focus on new treats for the Crêperie.
The new Crêperie on Oceania Cruises’ next new ship, Allura
Chefs Alexis Quarett, one of the Executive Culinary Directors for Oceania Cruises, said:
“Oceania Cruises is a cruise line founded by foodies, for foodies, and food is at the heart of everything we do. The team and I are busy testing and tasting a wonderful array of waffles and crêpes, which will be enjoyed by our guests next year aboard Allura. Our guests will be able to customize their waffles and crêpes, which will all be made to order, to be perfectly personalized.
“We have lots of exciting culinary developments underway for Allura, including more than 300 new recipes in active development for The Grand Dining Room, across all three meal services. I am excited to reveal more in the coming months.”
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Royal Caribbean will have three cruise ships visiting Grand Turk this summer on a total of 14 cruises.
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Grand Turk is an extremely rare port visit for Royal Caribbean ships and the world’s largest cruise line will be stopping there 14 times until September 2024.
The cruises range from five to nine nights length and will depart from Port Canaveral, Miami, and Cape Liberty, New Jersey.
Adventure of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas will offer the most port visits to Grand Turk by any Royal Caribbean ship. The ship will visit the port 11 times on three different itineraries (two six night and one eight night) and depart from Port Canaveral, Florida.
The six night sailings that visit Grand Turk are:
May 18
June 1
June 15
June 29
July 13
July 27
August 10
August 24
September 7
September 21
The one eight night sailing with a port stop in Grand Turk will depart on August 16.
All 11 of these cruises also visit Royal Caribbean’s award winning private island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Independence of the Seas
Independence of the Seas will visit Grand Turk on a five night cruise that departs from Miami, Florida on June 10. This cruise will also visit Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas will visit Grand Turk twice this summer, both nine night cruises from Cape Liberty, New Jersey.
The two sailings will depart on July 4 and August 15. In addition to Grand Turk, the other ports stops are Bermuda, La Romana, and Puerto Plata.
The reason for Royal Caribbean making these port visits to Grand Turk is due to the cruise line canceling all port stops through the end of the summer to their private destination in Labadee, Haiti.
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Port Canaveral, the world’s busiest cruise port, will continue to grow after MSC Cruises announced plans to homeport a second ship there in late 2025.
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MSC Grandiosa will homeport at Port Canaveral beginning in December 2025 (Photo: MSC Cruises)
MSC Grandiosa will join MSC Seashore in offering cruises to the Caribbean and The Bahamas from Port Canaveral. MSC Grandiosa will sail its first cruise from Port Canaveral in December 2025.
The cruise ship will offer alternating seven night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. For those who want a shorter cruise from the port, MSC Seashore will sail three and four night itineraries that visit the cruise line’s private marine reserve, Ocean Cay.
MSC Grandiosa is one of the cruise line’s Meraviglia Plus class ships with 2,421 staterooms. The cruise ship has the following amenities:
Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO, gave the following statement about MSC Grandiosa offering cruises from the port:
“We are honored that MSC Cruises chose Port Canaveral for the North American debut of their magnificent MSC Grandiosa. We are so proud of our cruise partner and their tremendous growth in the United States.”
“Expanding their homeport fleet at Port Canaveral underscores their confidence in our partnership and shared commitment to success. We look forward to welcoming all of their valued cruise guests to our beautiful port.”
Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said:
“The Winter 2025-2026 season will mark our largest presence in the U.S. to date, and our expansion at Port Canaveral is a big part of that. Ever since we started sailing from Port Canaveral in 2021, our guests have told us they love how convenient that makes it to experience MSC Cruises’ unique international flavor.”
“We know people sailing from Central Florida want options, and we’re delighted to offer them two of our most modern and glamorous ships with itineraries that will appeal to everyone from first-time to seasoned cruisers.
MSC Cruises is the third largest cruise line in the world with 22 ships in service.
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One of Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines is giving stranded student volunteers a ride home after they were stuck on an island due to an airline that went out of business.
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A group of student volunteers and their adult chaperones became stranded on the remote island of Vanuatu after Air Vanuatu ceased operations and canceled all flights.
The students were on Vanuatu volunteering for a youth project run by Hive Rotary Club Australia. While on the island, they were participating in a program called Paying it Forward running health clinics and providing medical assistance and training.
P&O Cruises Australia, one of nine cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, came to the rescue and allowed all students and chaperones to board Pacific Adventure for a free ride home to Australia.
P&O Cruises Australia Senior Vice President Peter Little, gave the following statement about helping the stranded volunteers:
“P&O Cruises Australia is delighted to help this inspiring group of students get home. We are proud of our Australian heritage that extends back more than 90 years, and answering a call to help young Australians stranded a long way from home, is the right thing to do.”
“Vanuatu is a favorite destination for our cruise guests, and we were inspired by the students who volunteered their time to help local communities.”
The students have been on Vanuatu since May 5 but will now enjoy a few days of a cruise including visiting Mystery Island.
“We were jumping for joy when P&O made their offer, after such a frustrating and stressful few days wondering how we were going to get home. This will be an exciting and wonderful way to finish our volunteering trip,” said Hive Rotary President Kellie Kadaoui.
The cruise ship is scheduled to arrive in Sydney, Australia on May 23, 2024.
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Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has opened new cruises in 2025-2026 for bookings.
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These new cruises for Royal Caribbean will depart between October 2025 and March 2026 and depart from Singapore. The cruises will take place on Ovation of the Seas, one of the cruise line’s Quantum class ships.
These new voyages will range from three to eight nights long and visit Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The three and four night cruises will visit Penang, Malaysia and Phuket, Thailand. Longer cruises will visit Bali and Lombok, Indonesia.
Angie Stephen, senior vice president, International, Royal Caribbean International, said the following about these new cruises:
“Ovation is a ship packed full of adventure, and with the new season’s line-up of holidays, friends and families can choose to holiday their way between short getaways to Penang and Phuket and longer sailings to Indonesia or with nights out in Phuket.”
“Singapore is the gateway to explore many of Asia’s most loved destinations, and it’s the combination of all the region has to offer and the unparalleled Royal Caribbean experiences that has made Southeast Asia a central part of tens of thousands of memorable holidays over the course of 15-plus years. And that will only continue for years to come.”
These new cruises announced by Royal Caribbean are the last of the cruise line’s opening deployment schedule for 2025-2026.
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A cruise line has opened for booking an epic 132 day cruise in 2026 that will visit 48 ports and all seven continents as the ship sails around the world.
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Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 4, 2026 on the ship Volendam. After leaving Port Everglades, the vessel will sail along the coast of South America down to Antarctica.
After four days of scenic sailing in Antarctica, the cruise ship will sail up the west coast of South America before visiting Easter Island and the South Pacific.
While in Asia, Volendam will visit Singapore, Bali and the Maldives. During the epic cruise, the ship will also visit Egypt, the Mediterranean, and Northern Europe before heading back across the Atlantic Ocean to conclude the voyage.
The cruise will visit 48 ports in 25 countries and will overnight in the following ports:
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Papeete
Sydney
Bali, Indonesia
Singapore
Malé, Maldives
Safaga (Luxor)
Alexandria (Cairo)
Lisbon, Portugal
The cruise ship will also offer late night port visits in several cities that include Rome, Oslo, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
During the four month cruise, all seven continents will be visited.
Guests who book the full 132 day cruise by June 16, 2025 will receive free perks that include up to $9,350 in on board credits and amenities.
They will also receive a $500 air credit per person if they book their flights with Flight Ease, complimentary airport transfers, $500 discount for past guests (Mariner Discount), and a 3% discount if they pay in full at the time of booking.
Some staterooms will also include prepaid crew appreciation (daily gratuities), complimentary luggage delivery service, and laundry and dry-cleaning service.
Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, gave the following statement about the cruise line’s Grand Voyages planned for 2026:
“Our Grand Voyages are renowned for connecting guests with the world’s most fascinating places while sailing roundtrip from the United States.”
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After recent reports of Carnival Cruise Line attempting to bring Carnival Pride back to Baltimore last week, the cruise line has announced an official return.
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Carnival Pride will be offering the first Carnival sailings out of Baltimore in 3 months.
Three months after the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enough progress has been made to resume cruise sailings again.
Carnival announced on Friday that Carnival Pride would be returning to the Baltimore, Maryland cruise port on May 26, 2024.
The cruise line revealed that the 2,124-passenger vessel will arrive in Baltimore after a 7-day cruise out of Norfolk, Virginia.
According to a statement from Carnival, the ship will set sail on a 14-day Carnival Journeys cruise to Greenland and will then resume regular sailings out of Baltimore well into 2026.
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy expressed gratitude to first responders and local officials in Baltimore and Norfolk for their swift action in a recent, unspecified situation.
“We are extremely grateful to the officials and incredible first responders in Baltimore, who’ve shown great leadership and resolve in this difficult time,” said Duffy. “Their efforts, along with the rapid response from our partners in Norfolk, allowed us to continue delivering our scheduled sailings for our guests.”
Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald posted the message on his Facebook page, adding,
“I’m so happy for the people of Baltimore that they will have the ship back home again. And a special Thank you to everybody for their understanding and patience during the changes that we had to make. And a massive thank you also to my colleagues for everything they did to make sure the Cruises continued from Norfolk.”
This news comes a day after Royal Caribbean announced plans for Vision of the Seas to sail out of the cruise port on May 25 for a 5-night cruise to Bermuda and back.
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The main benefits of cruising are convenience and value: you unpack once, wake up in a new place most days, and your cabin, most meals and evening entertainment are included in one fare. A cruise can be the best vacation for families, groups, first-timers and anyone who wants to see several destinations without the hassle, though it isn’t the right fit for every traveller.
Plenty of people agree. According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a record 37.2 million people cruised in 2025, around 31% of them first-timers, and nearly 90% of surveyed cruisers say they intend to sail again. Below are 10 reasons a cruise can be the best vacation, followed by an honest look at the downsides and how a cruise compares with a land trip.
10 benefits of cruising
1. You unpack once
On a land tour covering four cities you’d normally pack, check out, travel and check in again several times. On a cruise, your hotel moves with you. You unpack on day one and your cabin stays your base until the last morning, which takes a lot of stress out of multi-destination travel.
2. Several destinations in one trip
A week in the Caribbean might take in three or four islands; a Mediterranean cruise can link cities such as Barcelona, Marseille and Rome. It’s an efficient way to sample a region and decide where you’d like to return for longer. Many travellers use a cruise as a “taster” for future land holidays.
3. Strong value for what’s included
Your fare typically includes your cabin, main dining room and buffet meals, basic drinks such as water, coffee and tea, most entertainment, pools, the gym and kids’ clubs. As a rough guide, NerdWallet’s 2026 figures put seven-night mainstream fares from around $500 to $800 per person for an inside cabin, which can work out at well under $100 per person per night before extras. That’s hard to match with a hotel plus meals and shows in many destinations. To compare fares properly, see our guide to finding cruise deals that are actually worth it.
4. Food without planning
You won’t need to research restaurants every night. Even without paying extra, most ships offer a main dining room, a buffet and several casual venues, with specialty restaurants available if you want a splurge. Dietary requirements are usually easier to manage when you can tell the dining team once at the start.
5. Entertainment on your doorstep
Production shows, live music, comedy, trivia, lectures and deck parties are included on most ships, and you can walk back to your cabin afterwards. On larger ships you’ll also find water parks, climbing walls and other attractions that would cost extra on land.
Ships make it easy for different ages to do their own thing and meet up later. Photo: Rahime Gül on Pexels
More reasons to go on a cruise
6. Easier for multigenerational groups
CLIA reports that around a third of cruises now involve multigenerational groups, and it’s easy to see why. Grandparents can relax by a quiet pool, kids can join supervised clubs, teenagers get their own spaces, and everyone meets up for dinner. Nobody has to compromise on one shared itinerary all day.
7. Accessible travel
Most modern ships have accessible cabins with roll-in showers, lifts to every deck and staff used to helping guests with mobility, hearing or visual needs. Not having to change hotels or arrange transport between destinations is a big advantage for travellers with limited mobility. Accessibility in ports varies a lot, especially at tender ports, so check with your cruise line’s access team before booking.
8. Solo-friendly options
Solo travellers have historically paid a “single supplement”, but several lines now offer studio cabins designed and priced for one person, often with access to a solo lounge and organised meet-ups. Hosted activities and shared dining tables make it easy to be sociable when you want to and private when you don’t.
9. Sea days to genuinely rest
Sea days are one of the most underrated benefits of cruising. With no port to rush to, you can sleep in, read by the pool, book a spa treatment or simply watch the ocean. If relaxation is your main goal, choose an itinerary with several sea days and consider one of the best cruise lines for a quiet and relaxing vacation.
10. Private islands and new ships
Cruise lines keep investing in experiences you can’t easily get elsewhere. Several lines run private island or beach destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean, such as Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay and its Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which opened in January 2026, and Carnival’s Celebration Key. New ships arrive every year with fresh restaurants, entertainment and cabin designs, so even repeat cruisers find something new.
Pros and cons of cruising
No vacation suits everyone. Here is a balanced look at the pros and cons of cruising before you book.
Pros
Cons
Unpack once, visit several places
Limited time in each port, often 6 to 10 hours
Meals, entertainment and cabin in one fare
Extra costs: gratuities, drinks, Wi-Fi, excursions, specialty dining
Something for every age group
Big ships and popular ports can feel crowded
Little day-to-day planning
Seasickness is possible, especially on open-ocean routes
Accessible, step-free travel between destinations
Environmental footprint of large ships
Popular ports can get busy when several ships call on the same day. Photo: Diego F. Parra on Pexels
When a cruise isn’t the best vacation
Being honest about the downsides helps you decide whether a cruise is worth it for you.
You want depth, not breadth. A day in Rome or Barcelona is a highlight reel. If you’d rather spend a week getting to know one city, a land trip is better.
You hate add-on charges. Gratuities typically add around $17 to $20 per person per day on mainstream lines, and drinks packages, Wi-Fi and excursions add up fast. Budget for them, or look at more inclusive premium and luxury lines.
Crowds bother you. The largest ships carry several thousand guests, and popular ports can see multiple ships on the same day. Smaller ships, river cruises or off-peak sailings help.
You’re prone to seasickness. Modern ships have stabilisers, and a midship, lower-deck cabin helps, but routes with open-ocean crossings can still be rough. Calmer options include river cruises and sheltered itineraries such as Alaska’s Inside Passage.
The environmental impact matters to you. Cruise ships burn a lot of fuel. A 2023 study by the campaign group Transport & Environment estimated that Europe’s cruise ships emitted as much sulphur oxide as around a billion cars. Lines are investing in LNG, shore power and other measures, but critics argue progress is slow.
Cruise vs land vacation: a quick comparison
Cruise
Land vacation
Planning effort
Low: one booking covers room, food, transport
Higher: hotels, transport and meals booked separately
Destinations
Several, briefly
Fewer, in more depth
Cost predictability
Good, if you budget for extras
Varies widely with dining and transport
Flexibility
Fixed itinerary and port times
Change plans whenever you like
Best for
Families, groups, first-time visitors to a region, relaxation
Independent travellers, food and culture deep-dives
A useful tip that’s often overlooked: price both options on a like-for-like basis. Add up the cruise fare, taxes, gratuities and your likely onboard spending, then compare it with hotels, meals, transfers and entertainment for the same number of nights on land. Many people find the cruise comes out cheaper for multi-destination trips and more expensive for a single-city stay.
For many travellers, yes: one fare covers your room, most meals, entertainment and travel between several destinations, and you only unpack once. It’s less worthwhile if you want long, in-depth stays in each place, dislike crowds or are prone to seasickness.
What are the main pros and cons of cruising?
The main pros are convenience, visiting several places on one trip, good value for what’s included, and something for every age group. The main cons are limited time in port, extra charges onboard, busy ships and ports, the chance of seasickness and the environmental footprint.
Is a cruise cheaper than a land vacation?
It can be. Base fares on mainstream lines can work out under $100 per person per night for an inside cabin, including food and entertainment. Once you add gratuities, drinks, Wi-Fi and excursions the gap narrows, so compare the full cost of both trips.
What is the main purpose of a cruise?
A cruise combines your hotel, restaurants, entertainment and transport into one trip, so you can see several destinations without repacking or arranging travel between them. Some people cruise mainly for the ship itself and the relaxation of sea days.
Who is a cruise not a good fit for?
Travellers who want to explore one destination deeply, who prefer independent, spontaneous travel, who get badly seasick, or who dislike being around large numbers of people may be happier on a land trip or a small-ship or river cruise.
After sailing out of Port Canaveral for the last couple of years, a Carnival Cruise Line ship has come to New Orleans to offer 7-day sailings to the Caribbean.
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Carnival Liberty just sailed her first voyage out of the Louisiana cruise port and will be homeporting at the new location through April of 2026.
The 2,974-passenger vessel recently came to New Orleans, offering the first cruise on May 6. The ship replaces Carnival Glory which is now homeporting in Port Canaveral.
This move brings new and exciting cruise options for travelers departing from the Big Easy.
New Cruise Offerings for New Orleans
Carnival Liberty is offering a variety of week-long cruise itineraries from New Orleans:
Western Caribbean Cruises: These cruises will include stops at popular destinations such as Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, Belize City in Belize, Montego Bay in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Mahogany Bay in Honduras.
Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean Cruises: Another seven-night itinerary will take passengers to Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas, providing a mix of relaxation and adventure in these beautiful islands.
Additionally, in December 2024, Carnival Liberty will sail on a unique 14-night Carnival Journey, which will include visits to Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curaçao, Cartagena, Colón, Puerto Limón, and Cozumel while sailing to the Panama Canal and the Southern Caribbean.
In 2025, Carnival Liberty is expected to offer itinerary visits to Carnival’s new private island, Celebration Key
Impact on New Orleans Cruise Industry
The arrival of Carnival Liberty is a significant boost for the New Orleans cruise industry. This repositioning is expected to attract more visitors to the city, benefiting the local economy.
Both Carnival Liberty and Carnival Glory are Conquest-class ships, and therefore the newly arrived ship has the same basic passenger capacity that local residents had with the previous Carnival ship.
Port officials and cruise industry experts are optimistic about this development. “We are thrilled to welcome Carnival Liberty to New Orleans,” said a spokesperson for the Port of New Orleans. “This addition not only provides more cruising options for travelers but also supports local businesses and contributes to the overall economic growth of the region.”
Carnival Liberty’s arrival is part of a broader trend of increasing cruise activity in New Orleans. Another Carnival ship is helping to expand the cruise line’s presence in the city:
Carnival Valor: This ship will continue to sail from New Orleans, offering four- and five-night cruises to Mexico and the Western Caribbean, with itineraries visiting Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Puerto Progreso.
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How have cruise ships scored with their health inspections in 2024 so far? We examined every CDC inspection report to get an average score for each cruise line, in addition to revealing how each ship tested has scored.
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Cruise ships can be tested twice each year to ensure safety and sanitation. The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) helps prevent and control gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses on board.
Areas of the ships that are inspected include dining areas, kitchens, swimming pools, spas, water systems, waste management, medical facilities, and cabins.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest VSP inspections, including average scores for each cruise line.
Cruise lines are listed in order of the best scores first. Cruise lines that only had one vessel inspected are listed at the bottom of the article.
Disney Cruise Lines (Average Score: 99.33)
Disney Dream (2/9/2024): 99
Disney Fantasy (1/24/2024): 100
Disney Magic (2/26/2024): 99
Norwegian Cruise Lines (Average Score: 98.5)
Norwegian Breakaway (2/25/2024): 100
Norwegian Epic (1/28/2024): 97
Norwegian Escape (1/27/2024): 100
Norwegian Gem (1/2/2024): 100
Norwegian Getaway (4/15/2024): 98
Norwegian Jade (2/18/2024): 98
Norwegian Joy (4/9/2024): 97
Norwegian Viva (2/11/2024): 93
Holland America Line (Average Score: 98.33)
Nieuw Amsterdam (3/19/2024): 99
Nieuw Statendam (3/10/2024): 99
Rotterdam (4/7/2024): 98
Celebrity Cruises (Average Score: 97.29)
Celebrity Apex (3/9/2024): 98
Celebrity Ascent (1/7/2024): 100
Celebrity Constellation (2/24/2024): 91
Celebrity Equinox (2/15/2024): 100
Celebrity Reflection (4/16/2024): 98
Celebrity Silhouette (4/4/2024): 98
Celebrity Summit (4/6/2024): 98
Royal Caribbean International (Average Score: 95.94)
Adventure of the Seas (1/23/2024): 89
Allure of the Seas (1/26/2024): 99
Anthem of the Seas (3/3/2024): 98
Enchantment of the Seas (2/17/2024): 98
Grandeur of the Seas (3/18/2024): 98
Harmony of the Seas (2/4/2024): 92
Jewel of the Seas (4/5/2024): 97
Liberty of the Seas (3/8/2024): 97
Mariner of the Seas (1/29/2024): 97
Oasis of the Seas (3/17/2024): 94
Odyssey of the Seas (3/30/2024): 99
Radiance of the Seas (3/28/2024): 98
Wonder Of The Seas (4/17/2024): 99
Princess Cruises (Average Score: 92.2)
Caribbean Princess (3/20/2024): 86
Crown Princess (2/4/2024): 96
Emerald Princess (2/21/2024): 94
Enchanted Princess (3/7/2024): 96
Ruby Princess (1/9/2024): 95
Sky Princess (1/27/2024): 95
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. (Average Score: 92.08)
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise (Margaritaville at Sea) (5/1/2024): 83
Seven Seas Grandeur (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) (2/27/2024): 96
Silver Dawn (Silversea Cruises) (2/17/2024): 98
Valiant Lady (Virgin Voyages) (2/10/2024): 95
Viking Polaris (Viking) (4/2/2024): 100
MSC Seascape (MSC Cruises) (3/16/2024): 98
This article will be updated occasionally to keep up with the latest health inspection scores for the year.
Also note that if a cruise ship sails away from the United States for a long period of time you may not see any health inspection reports. But when the ship comes back to a U.S. port it may be subject to an inspection.
You can check out inspection reports in more detail, including why the ship may have failed an inspection, by checking out the CDC’s inspection results.
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