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Lowest cruise ship CDC inspection scores of 2026

The worst CDC Vessel Sanitation Program scores of 2026. Ships fail with 85 or lower.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
  • Independent site, not the CDC

The 28 lowest CDC inspection scores of 2026 so far, out of 209 inspections (ties included). 3 inspections scored 85 or lower and failed.

Lowest scores of 2026

ShipCruise lineInspection dateScore
Emerald PrincessPrincess CruisesOct 16, 202678 Failed
Le LyrialPonantOct 17, 202683 Failed
Norwegian DawnNorwegian Cruise LineMar 29, 202684 Failed
KydonFerries del CaribeMar 30, 202686 Passed
Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise LineMay 14, 202686 Passed
National Geographic Sea LionLindblad ExpeditionsJun 21, 202686 Passed
Queen Mary 2Carnival UKJun 17, 202688 Passed
Norwegian EscapeNorwegian Cruise LineAug 24, 202688 Passed
AmadeaBernhard Schulte Cruise ServicesFeb 10, 202689 Passed
Sun PrincessPrincess CruisesFeb 15, 202689 Passed
MSC MeravigliaMSC Cruise ManagementMar 10, 202689 Passed
Oasis of the SeasRoyal Caribbean InternationalJun 30, 202689 Passed
Queen Mary 2Carnival UKJan 19, 202690 Passed
ZuiderdamHolland America LineJul 17, 202690 Passed
ZuiderdamHolland America LineFeb 27, 202691 Passed
Margaritaville at Sea IslanderMargaritaville at SeaAug 23, 202691 Passed
ZaandamHolland America LineJan 11, 202692 Passed
Norwegian EncoreNorwegian Cruise LineFeb 14, 202692 Passed
Brilliance of the SeasRoyal Caribbean InternationalApr 12, 202692 Passed
Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise LineMay 8, 202692 Passed
Carnival FreedomCarnival Cruise LineJun 29, 202692 Passed
Enchanted PrincessPrincess CruisesJan 6, 202693 Passed
Seven Seas MarinerRegent Seven Seas CruisesFeb 5, 202693 Passed
Caribbean PrincessPrincess CruisesFeb 9, 202693 Passed
Norwegian EpicNorwegian Cruise LineMar 29, 202693 Passed
Carnival PrideCarnival Cruise LineApr 14, 202693 Passed
Island PrincessPrincess CruisesJul 11, 202693 Passed
Seabourn VentureSeabournAug 29, 202693 Passed