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Seadream II CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Seadream II.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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SeaDream Yacht ClubInspected December 21, 2025

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Seadream II scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on December 21, 2025. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+8 vs previous inspection (90, Dec 27, 2018)
96.0average of the last 5 inspections
81lowest score (February 2002)
30inspections since 2002
3failed inspections

Inspection history of Seadream II

Every CDC inspection score on record for Seadream II: 30 inspections from February 4, 2002 to December 21, 2025, 2 perfect scores of 100 and 3 failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20022005200820112014201720202023Feb 4, 2002: 82Feb 23, 2002: 81Mar 30, 2002: 94Oct 26, 2002: 96Mar 16, 2003: 95Nov 23, 2003: 97Apr 11, 2004: 94Feb 20, 2005: 99Jan 22, 2006: 99Nov 26, 2006: 97Nov 14, 2007: 96Mar 30, 2008: 96Dec 19, 2008: 94Apr 5, 2009: 96Oct 25, 2009: 96Mar 21, 2010: 98Nov 28, 2010: 97Apr 8, 2011: 99Jan 21, 2012: 100Mar 31, 2012: 99Jan 20, 2013: 84Dec 13, 2014: 95Apr 5, 2015: 91Nov 22, 2015: 98Mar 19, 2016: 96Nov 19, 2016: 100Apr 15, 2017: 97Feb 3, 2018: 95Dec 27, 2018: 90Dec 21, 2025: 987580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20022007201220172022Feb 4, 2002: 82Feb 23, 2002: 81Mar 30, 2002: 94Oct 26, 2002: 96Mar 16, 2003: 95Nov 23, 2003: 97Apr 11, 2004: 94Feb 20, 2005: 99Jan 22, 2006: 99Nov 26, 2006: 97Nov 14, 2007: 96Mar 30, 2008: 96Dec 19, 2008: 94Apr 5, 2009: 96Oct 25, 2009: 96Mar 21, 2010: 98Nov 28, 2010: 97Apr 8, 2011: 99Jan 21, 2012: 100Mar 31, 2012: 99Jan 20, 2013: 84Dec 13, 2014: 95Apr 5, 2015: 91Nov 22, 2015: 98Mar 19, 2016: 96Nov 19, 2016: 100Apr 15, 2017: 97Feb 3, 2018: 95Dec 27, 2018: 90Dec 21, 2025: 98

All scores

Show all 30 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
December 21, 2025Passedfindings below98
December 27, 2018Passedfindings below90
February 3, 2018Passedfindings below95
April 15, 2017Passed97
November 19, 2016Passed100
March 19, 2016Passed96
November 22, 2015Passed98
April 5, 2015Passed91
December 13, 2014Passed95
January 20, 2013Failed84
March 31, 2012Passed99
January 21, 2012Passed100
April 8, 2011Passed99
November 28, 2010Passed97
March 21, 2010Passed98
October 25, 2009Passed96
April 5, 2009Passed96
December 19, 2008Passed94
March 30, 2008Passed96
November 14, 2007Passed96
November 26, 2006Passed97
January 22, 2006Passed99
February 20, 2005Passed99
April 11, 2004Passed94
November 23, 2003Passed97
March 16, 2003Passed95
October 26, 2002Passed96
March 30, 2002Passed94
February 23, 2002Failed81
February 4, 2002Failed82

What the inspectors found

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).

December 21, 2025

98Passed

33 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • −1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean

All 33 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)20 findings

  • Item 17Deck 5 - Topside

    Refrigerator #2 was listed on the time control plan; however it was not physically labeled as a time control unit.

  • Item 17Deck 2

    The cooling logs listed the time the food started cooling and the time the food finished cooling. When the food required additional cooling beyond the initial two hours, it was unclear if the time documented was the first temperature check or the last temperature check. Staff showed an updated cooling log before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 20Deck 2 Butcher

    The counter-mounted mixer had two slotted fasteners in the food splash area above the mixing bowl.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Topside Pantry

    The sealant along the bottom edges of the dumbwaiter was peeling which created a difficult to clean surface.

  • Item 21Deck 2 - Hot Galley

    The left edge of the flat-top grill where it was repaired was rough and difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Deck 2 - Pastry

    A sticker on the ice cream machine was peeling which created a difficult to clean area.

  • Item 22Deck 2 - Warewash

    The undercounter warewash was out of operation starting the morning of the inspection due to a leak.

  • Item 22Deck 5 - Topside Pantry

    The undercounter warewash machine's door was in disrepair and difficult to close.

  • Item 26Deck 2 - Beverage Area

    The espresso machine's milk frother wand was soiled with brown residue. This area was last used the night before and had been previously cleaned and sanitized.

  • Item 26Deck 2 - Ice Machine

    The ice machine's thickness gauge was soiled with orange residue where the metal pin touches the plastic above the evaporator panel.

  • Item 27Deck 2 - Cold Preparation Area

    Water splashed onto the preparation table next to the handwashing station when the inspector washed their hands. This area was not in operation.

  • Item 27Deck 2 - Beverage Area

    The underside of the espresso machine was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of orange and brown residue. Staff stated this was from a previously repaired leak and they have ordered an new panel.

  • Item 27Deck 2 - Hot Galley

    Condensate collected around undercounter refrigerator #22's door. Droplets formed along the top edge of the compartment when the door was opened. Food was not stored in this refrigerator at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Topside Pantry

    Old food residue accumulated along the bottom edges of the dumbwaiter where the sealant was in disrepair.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Warewash

    A previously cleaned and sanitized bowl was wiped with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth before it was air dried.

  • Item 33Deck 2 - Hot Galley

    The fire suppression system above the deep fat fryer was excessively soiled with grease residue.

  • Item 33Deck 2 - Warewash

    Condensate collected on the deckhead above the clean side of the rack-type warewash machine. Dripping was not observed.

  • Item 33Deck 2

    The deck tile grout was in disrepair in the cold preparation area between the two deck drains.

  • Item 37Deck 2 - Warewash

    Condensate collected on the deckhead above the clean side of the rack-type warewash machine. Dripping was not observed.

  • Item 39Deck 2 - Pastry

    One large fly was flying around this area.

Buffets5 findings

  • Item 21Deck 2

    The water dispenser's countertop mounting plate had circular indentations that were difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Topside

    The espresso machine's countertop mounting plate had circular indentations that were difficult to clean.

  • Item 26Deck 2

    The underside of the coffee dispenser's spigot was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of brown residue.

  • Item 27Deck 2

    The water dispenser's countertop mounting plate had circular indentations that were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of black residue.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Topside

    The espresso machine's countertop mounting plate had circular indentations that were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of black residue.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 21Deck 3 - Main Bar

    The undercounter cabinet below the handwashing sink had an open penetration at the back and on the bottom of the cabinet.

  • Item 28Deck 3 - Main Bar

    Two racks of previously cleaned and sanitized glasses were stored four inches above the deck.

Pantries2 findings

  • Item 26Deck 4 - Ice Machine

    The ice thickness sensor was soiled with a pink substance.

  • Item 27Deck 4 - Ice Machine

    The ice machine’s housing behind the removable exterior panel was soiled with a sticky brown residue.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

  • Item 21Deck 2 - Refrigerators

    The ambient temperature measuring device was positioned on the cooling unit and not in the warmest part of the refrigerator.

  • Item 33Deck 1 - Vegetable Freezer

    The deck under the food storage racks was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    The Excel version of the AGE surveillance log does not include a comments/notes section. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 06Distribution Analyzer Calibration Log

    There was no documentation of a calibration check at the far point on 30 November 2025.

December 27, 2018

90Passed

34 findings · 10 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 10 = 90):

  • −5 ptsItem 16: Potentially hazardous food temperatures storage, preparation display, service, transportation
  • −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
  • −1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 34 findings

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)16 findings

  • Item 21Fish Refrigerator

    The technical space of the upright fish refrigerator had holes and openings to difficult to reach areas, making this space difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Ice Machine

    The space between the ice machine and the upright refrigerator was about 3 inches wide. This spacing between equipment made this area difficult to clean.

  • Item 22Dishwash

    The in-use rack-type warewasher had one upper spray arm nozzle blocked and not spraying. Staff replaced the nozzle after the finding.

  • Item 27Ice Machine

    The space between the ice machine and the upright refrigerator was soiled.

  • Item 27Coffee Station

    The top of the water dispenser was soiled with dust.

  • Item 27Coffee Station

    The upright refrigerator technical space was soiled with dust.

  • Item 27Hot Section

    The upright refrigerator technical space was soiled with dust.

  • Item 27Hot Section

    The underside areas of both combination ovens were heavily soiled with grease. Cleaning started immediately.

  • Item 27Cold Section

    The upright refrigerator technical space was soiled with dust.

  • Item 27Bakery/Pastry

    The top of the microwave oven was soiled with dust.

  • Item 33Entrance

    The top of the cleaning locker was soiled with dust.

  • Item 33Ice Machine

    A rough material was on the deck below and behind the ice machine. Staff stated that it seemed like dried paint.

  • Item 33Hot Section

    The top of the bulkhead-mounted fire suppression system box was soiled with grease and debris.

  • Item 33Hot Section

    The bulkhead under and behind undercounter refrigerator #22 was either soiled or had an encrusted dark material that was not easily cleanable.

  • Item 33Bakery/Pastry

    The deckhead-mounted sprinkler in front of the deck oven was heavily soiled with dust.

  • Item 38Entrance

    The wet mop in the cleaning locker was not stored in a position that allowed it to air dry.

Pantries8 findings

  • Item 08Deck 3

    The backflow prevention device for the ice machine had the intermediate vents blocked by paint. This was also written on the inspection report of February 2018. The backflow prevention device was changed during the current inspection.

  • Item 27Deck 3

    The technical space of the ice machine was soiled with dust.

  • Item 28Deck 5

    A fly was on a previously cleaned plate.

  • Item 30Deck 5

    The handwashing station had no waste receptacle inside the pantry. The user had to get out of the door to the outer deck to dispose of the paper towel and come back to the pantry through the door. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 5

    The top of the bulkhead-mounted cleaning locker was heavily soiled. Cleaning started immediately.

  • Item 35Deck 5

    Used water was splashing on the deck while the hood-type warewashing machine drained after wash cycles.

  • Item 39Deck 5

    After breakfast service, a fly was inside the pantry. The fly was on a previously cleaned plate when noticed by the inspection team.

  • Item 40Deck 5

    The plastic curtains at the entrance door stuck to each other, creating gaps that were entryways for pests.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

  • Item 16Deck 1 Holding/Thawing Room

    The internal temperature of six salmon fillets was 53°F. Staff took the salmon to a blast chiller. In addition, the inspection team tested a representative sample of eggs selected from 9 cases/360 eggs each, and the internal temperature of the eggs was 51-57°F. Staff stated that provisioning was about 7 days ago. Staff discarded these eggs after the finding and ordered new eggs, expecting them to arrive before departure time.

  • Item 20Deck 1 Holding/Thawing Room

    The ambient temperature was around 57°F at the time of the inspection. Eggs and salmon were stored inside. About 1 hour later, the ambient temperature measured 54°F after technical staff adjusted the refrigeration system.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 27Pool Bar

    The upright refrigerator technical space was soiled with dust and a dead fly.

  • Item 40Pool Bar

    A dead fly was in the upright refrigerator technical space.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 33The Dining Salon

    The waiter stations had soft sealant as coving. The soft sealant was not hard, durable, easily cleanable, and of sufficient thickness to withstand normal wear.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 07Skin Tank Variance

    The salinity meter for tank #4 was not working since 10 December. Staff conducted manual tests and recorded them as requested by the variance documents. Staff presented a purchase order for the prompt correction of this issue.

  • Item 44Disinfection Procedures

    The team responsible for potable water was not aware that jobs that could potentially contaminate the potable water system, such as pipe replacements and backflow prevention device installations, needed disinfection procedures per section 5.3.4.1.4 and annex 13.6. The inspector advised the team and gave examples.

Housekeeping1 finding

  • Item 41Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

    The plan dated January 2017 described the use of the disinfectant Accel TB, which was not onboard. Staff stated that this disinfectant was replaced by Oxivir TB and this was the chemical onboard along with Virox. Oxivir TB was not listed on the OPRP.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02AGE 72-hour Questionnaire

    The AGE 72-hour Questionnaire did not comply with the 2018 VSP Operations Manual. There was no designation if the case was a passenger or a crew member.

Ventilation1 finding

  • Item 19Deck 2

    Six large bottles of water were stored on the deck of this room next to AC unit #2. The water was in the middle of numerous mechanical parts, such as pumps, buckets, spare parts, and hoses.

February 3, 2018

95Passed

25 findings · 5 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):

  • −2 ptsItem 19: Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored
  • −2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
  • −1 ptItem 40: IPM procedures developed; followed; outer openings protected
Show all 25 findings

All 25 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.

Pantries8 findings

  • Item 08Deck 3

    The backflow prevention device for the ice machine had the intermediate vents blocked by paint. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 21Deck 4

    The top cover of the ice machine was loose creating a gap. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 4

    The technical space of the ice machine was soiled with debris. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 28Deck 5

    Around 1:30 pm before embarkation, the door to this outdoor pantry was open. The dishwash area with dozens of clean plates on the bulkheads were unprotected. In addition, the outdoor deck immediately outside the pantry had two tables with clean utensils like coffee carafes with water inside, an unprotected tray of cutlery and utensils, and a container with juice remnants still inside was next to the clean utensils.

  • Item 30Deck 4

    The handwashing station had no sign advising frequent handwashing. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 30Deck 3

    The handwashing station had no sign advising frequent handwashing. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 39Deck 5

    At the end of breakfast service, the door to this outdoor pantry was open and a fly was inside.

  • Item 40Deck 5

    At the end of breakfast service, the door to this outdoor pantry was open and a fly was inside. In addition, around 1:30 pm before embarkation, the door was still open and this time no one was in the area.

Dining rooms5 findings

  • Item 13Main Salon Lounge

    Numerous food items were stored under the seats and directly on the deck. Supervisory staff knew about using these areas under where passengers seat to store food and food utensils and equipment, knowing that these areas are not appropriate storage areas.

  • Item 19Main Salon Lounge

    Numerous food items were stored under the seats and directly on the deck. For example, salt, pepper, sugar, and drink bitters. The deck was soiled and corroded. The surfaces under the seat cushions were corroded. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 21Main Salon Lounge

    Numerous food items were stored under the seats and directly on the deck. The surfaces under the seat cushions were corroded. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 28Main Salon Lounge

    Numerous food items were stored under the seats and directly on the deck. For example, straws, glasses, paper cups, napkins, cutting boards, blenders, and containers. Some of these items were in boxes but most were not. The deck was soiled and corroded. The surfaces under the seat cushions were corroded. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Main Salon Lounge

    Numerous food items were stored under the seats and directly on the deck. The deck was soiled and corroded. Corrections started immediately.

Pest control2 findings

  • Item 40Active Monitoring

    The records for the active monitoring conducted on 2 February, and 19 and 26 January did not document the time of the inspections.

  • Item 40Main Salon

    No active or passive monitoring was conducted in this area where food storage was found under the seats. This area was not included in the IPM plan.

Galleys (kitchens)5 findings

  • Item 20Bakery

    The area where the attachments to the deck mixer were connected was corroded. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 24Dishwash

    The final rinse gauge of the in-use rack-type warewasher measured 204°F to over 220°F and gave an error when the temperature continued to increase. Large amounts of steam were leaving the final rinse spray nozzles. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 26Clean Storage

    At least five previously cleaned soup bowls and one salad bowl were found soiled in food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 27Clean Storage

    At least five previously cleaned soup bowls and one salad bowl were found soiled in food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Saucier Fridge 19

    The deck had no coving.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas3 findings

  • Item 10Equipment Failure - Manual Readings

    In the last month, the Jacuzzi and pool analyzers malfunctioned, leading to manual readings every 4 hours several days. The analyzers were not working the day of the inspection either. There were nine days of manual readings for the Jacuzzi and nine days of manual readings for the pool

  • Item 10Whirlpool

    The whirlpool was a new installation and several properties of the system could not be verified. For example, if it had suction or gravity drain or fittings.

  • Item 10Shepherd’s Hook

    The hook was not visible from the full perimeter of the pool. Several lounge chairs were in front of it.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 06Equipment Failure - Manual Readings

    At least since 26 January, charts had manual readings every 4 hours. The analyzer was malfunctioning.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 33Dry Store and Walk-in Refrigerators 5, 6, and 7

    The decks had no coving.

To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Seadream II 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.)

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