Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Oceania Marina.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Oceania CruisesInspected April 7, 2026
98out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Oceania Marina scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 7, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
±0 vs previous inspection (98, Dec 4, 2024)
97.0average of the last 5 inspections
92lowest score (March 2011)
12inspections since 2011
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Oceania Marina
Every CDC inspection score on record for Oceania Marina: 12 inspections from March 28, 2011 to April 7, 2026, 2 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.
The full findings of the last 3 inspections, as written in the CDC reports. Each finding refers to an item of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program standards; points are deducted by item, for a single significant violation or for a pattern of similar ones (CDC FAQ).
April 7, 2026
98Passed
11 findings · 2 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):
−2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
All 11 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 12 Main Pool
The main pool's analyzer was not properly calibrated. The following free halogen residual measurements tested with the crew's kit from different locations in the pool were: 1.15ppm, 1.16ppm, 1.19ppm, and 1.41ppm . The inspector's reading was 1.21ppm. The analyzer's set point was 3.0. The inspector and technician then visited the equipment room, where the analyzer for the main pool read 3.63ppm. During manual sampling in the equipment room, the technician measured the free halogen residual at 2.05ppm and inspector measured 2.17ppm.
Galleys (kitchens)3 findings
Item 19Deck 12 Terrace Cafe
Two bins of cut lettuce were unprotected in the time control refrigeration unit.
Item 22Deck 12 Terrace Cafe
The flight-type dishwash machine was out of order and under maintenance.
Item 24Deck 5 Flight -Type Dishwash
The temperature display gauge read 198°F for the final rinse manifold temperatures. Plate surface temperatures were measured within the appropriate range.
Bars1 finding
Item 39Deck 15 Horizons
One fly was seen in the area.
Buffets1 finding
Item 39Deck 12 Terrace Cafe
Three flies were near the back counter on the cold cuts line. No food was impacted.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 20Food Service General
The following equipment in food areas was out of order and in need of maintenance: Deck 12 Waves Galley: The far-left ice machine. Deck 12 Aquamar Bar: The undercounter refrigerator. Deck 5 Main Galley: The drawer refridgerator in the hot galley. Deck 5 Main Galley: The upright refridgerator in the pantry area.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Reporting of Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)
On 17 March 2026 at 2330 a nonfood worker began experiencing symptoms of AGE. However, the individual did not report to medical until 18 March at 0500.
Other areas1 finding
Item 29Incinerator Room
A large knife was stored on top of the handwashing sink.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Engine Room
The bunker/production potable water line was not striped blue/green/blue or blue after the chemical injection point.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19I-95 Corridor
A pallet of potatoes was placed directly underneath the insect light trap. Crew stated active provisioning was being conducted during the inspection.
December 4, 2024
98Passed
18 findings · 2 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):
−2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
Show all 18 findings
All 18 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.
Buffets3 findings
Item 28Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe
A stack of plates on the hot service line were upright and not protected.
Item 36Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe
The countertop light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the juice stations.
Item 36Deck 4 - Crew Mess
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the handwashing station in the small crew mess dining room.
Other areas1 finding
Item 28Galley Equipment / Location 61
This room was not constructed for food equipment and utensil storage. Cables and pipes were exposed on the deckhead. At least 10 copper pots, 15 small lexan bins, 18 frying pans, 20 ramekins, 40 large lexan bins, and other food equipment were not wrapped or sealed in plastic.
Galleys (kitchens)8 findings
Item 20Deck 5 - Pastry
The undercounter blast chiller was out of service since 2 December.
Item 21Deck 5 - Dishwash Area
The covering of the steam line serving the rack-type dishwash machine was in disrepair. Technicians repaired this immediately.
Item 21Deck 5 - Hot Galley
An open gap was on the backside of the far-left black round tilting kettle handle. Additionally, the metal plate was loose on the backside of the second from left black round tilting kettle handle.
Item 24Deck 5 - Room Service
The chlorine sanitizing solution behind the coffee machine measured less 50 ppm when measured with a test strip.
Item 27Deck 5 - Hot Galley
Old food debris accumulated in the gap between the metal plate and the backside of the second from left black round tilting kettle handle.
Item 27Deck 5 - Hot Galley
Water leaked from the deckhead hi-fog head onto the top of the tilting kettle technical compartment. No food was impacted.
Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Galley
Water leaked from the deckhead hi-fog head onto the top of the tilting kettle technical compartment. No food was impacted.
Item 36Deck 12 - Pizzeria / Waves Grill
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the handwashing station in the Pizzeria corridor.
Bars3 findings
Item 19Deck12 - Waves Bar
The counter-recessed ice bin was open when no crew were in the area. The bar was open for service.
Item 22Deck12 - Waves Bar
A soiled glass was stored on the handwashing station.
Item 29Deck12 - Waves Bar
A soiled glass was stored on the handwashing station.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 26Deck 8 and 9 - Aft Pantries
Black residue was on the inside of the deflector panel of both ice machines. The ice machines were placed out of service and cleaned immediately.
Pantries1 finding
Item 22Deck15 - Horizon Bar
The hood-type glasswash machine was out of service. The heating element was broken.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Pastry Freezer
Approximately eight metal ice cream containers were broken and did not fully protect the ice cream from contamination. The aluminum foil coverings were broken or torn slightly, exposing the ice cream inside.
All 34 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.
Galleys (kitchens)12 findings
Item 08Potwash
The backflow prevention device of the spray hose at the prewash station was continuously leaking.
Item 20Galley
Four of the combination ovens were out of service.
Item 20Waves Grill Pantry
The ice thickness probe of the ice machine's cuber panel had three slotted fasteners in the food zone.
Item 21Potwash
Plastic clothes hangers were used at the clean storage racks to dry silicone mats and molds. The metal parts had signs of corrosion, making them difficult to clean.
Item 22Dishwash
The wash temperature of the in-use rack-type warewashing machine measured 148°F. The data plate required a minimum wash temperature of 160°F.
Item 22Potwash
The potwash machine was out of service. Staff put it to work, but it was making the potwash area to vibrate.
Item 22Potwash
The potwash machine was out of service.
Item 22Toscana
The undercounter warewashing machine was out of service.
Item 30Men's Crew Toilet Room
The toilet was soiled and did not flush. Additionally, there was no paper towel at the handwashing station. Food personnel was working in several areas of the galley.
Item 30Women's Crew Toilet Room
The door did not self-close completely.
Item 34Soup Station
The in-use left soup kettle was leaking water from underneath. Water was pooled on the deck below and the surrounding area.
Item 35Soup Station
The in-use left soup kettle was leaking water from underneath. Water was pooled on the deck below and the surrounding area.
Buffets8 findings
Item 16Terrace Café
At the starboard beverage station, the milk compartment of the espresso machine was on time control but was not identified as such. This unit was listed on the time control plan.
Item 19Barista Buffet Counter
The sneeze shield did not effectively protect the food items placed under it. The food items were moved behind the bar. This area will be updated during the upcoming April 2020 dry dock.
Item 28Veranda
Stacks of previously cleaned plates, coffee cups, and cream dispensers were stored upright and unprotected on the countertops of the outside waiter stations. The area was not in operation.
Item 33Veranda
The deck coving of the outside waiter stations was in bad state of repair.
Item 36Staff Mess
The light intensity behind and around the espresso machine, water dispenser, and juice dispenser was less than 110 lux.
Item 36Terrace Café
The light intensity at the waiter stations could not be raised to at least 220 lux for cleaning operations.
Item 36Terrace Café
The light intensity behind and around the pizza oven was less than 110 lux.
Item 36Crew Mess
The light intensity behind and around the juice and ice/water dispensers was less than 110 lux.
Dining rooms3 findings
Item 28Waves Grill
The outside waiter stations had previously cleaned upright and unprotected plates.
Item 36Red Ginger Restaurant
The light intensity at the galley side waiter stations could not be raised to at least 220 lux for cleaning operations.
Item 36Jacques Restaurant
The light intensity at the galley side waiter stations could not be raised to at least 220 lux for cleaning operations.
Other areas4 findings
Item 16Executive Lounge
The milk compartment of the espresso machine was on time control but was not identified as such. This unit was listed on the time control plan.
Item 21Concierge Lounge
The pipe and cables to the water dispenser were draped on the counter, making cleaning difficult.
Item 21Executive Lounge
The pipe and cables to the water dispenser were draped on the counter, making cleaning difficult.
Item 36Executive Lounge
The light intensity behind and around the espresso machine and water dispenser was less than 110 lux.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 22Butcher
The wash temperature gauge of the in-use potwash machine measured 154°F while the water temperature during the cycle was measured at 159-160°F.
Drinking water3 findings
Item 08Distillate Line
The distillate line was striped blue/dark blue/blue in two places. The line had other blue/gray/blue striping. The blue/dark blue/blue striping was removed.
Item 08Aft Evaporator
A bucket was placed under the vent of the backflow preventer located on the overboard discharge line. This created an insufficient air gap. The bucket was removed.
Item 08Tank Maintenance Records
On May 20, 2019, potable water tank #15 starboard was disinfected. The free halogen residual level prior to being placed back in service was not documented.
Food storage (provisions)2 findings
Item 19Water Storage Room
In the back of the room, there were flower shop supplies in close proximity to the pallets of water. There was a table and shelves with flower pots, scissors, flower photos, and other materials for flower decorations.
Item 38Water Storage Room
In the back of the room, there were flower shop supplies in close proximity to the pallets of water. There was a table and shelves with flower pots, scissors, flower photos, and other materials for flower decorations.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Whirlpool Spas
There were several instances where the water in the whirlpool spas were not changed every 72 hours. Specifically, on January 15, the deck 14 port and starboard whirlpools spas were filled at 0405 but the facilities were not drained until 2315 on January 18. On January 19, the deck 14 port and starboard whirlpool spas were filled at 0420. but the facilities were not drained the morning of the inspection, exceeding the 72 hour requirement. Additionally, on January 15, the deck 12 starboard and portside whirlpool spas were filled at 0410 but the facilities were not drained until 2255 on January 18. On January 18, the facilities were filled at 430 but the facilities were not drained the morning of the inspection, exceeding the 72 hour requirement. Staff explained that it was an oversight. All other water changes, since at least 15 days before recent arrival to the U.S., were documented as not exceeding 72 hours.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Oceania Marina in the list of cruise ships, select “All Dates” and press Search, then open “Report” next to the inspection date. (The CDC tool does not allow direct links to a single report.)
