Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Seven Seas Explorer.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Regent Seven Seas CruisesInspected May 22, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Seven Seas Explorer scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on May 22, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+5 vs previous inspection (95, Aug 18, 2024)
97.0average of the last 5 inspections
86lowest score (December 2016)
8inspections since 2016
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Seven Seas Explorer
Every CDC inspection score on record for Seven Seas Explorer: 8 inspections from December 18, 2016 to May 22, 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).
May 22, 2026
100Passed
17 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
All 17 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)9 findings
Item 22Deck 11 - La Veranda
Four of the final sanitizing rinse spray nozzles did not have a fan like spray pattern on the rack type warewashing machine.
Item 22Deck 11 - La Veranda
Excessive amount of steam collected on the deckhead and dripped onto the clean landing of the rack-type warewashing machine.
Item 24Deck 11 - Pool Grill
The hood type warewashing machine’s utensil surface temperature did not reach the minimum 160°F. Two tests measured 150°F and 156°F. The machine was actively in operation prior to testing, and a rack of cleaned and sanitized glass cups had been removed from the machine prior to testing. Upon the third test, the required surface temperature of 160°F and above was achieved.
Item 33Deck 11 - La Veranda
The deck throughout the galley was pitted and had paint chipping. Crew were aware and stated that repairs are ongoing.
Item 33Deck 4
The deck throughout the galley was pitted and had paint chipping. Crew were aware and stated that repairs are ongoing.
Item 33Deck 11 - La Veranda
Condensate dripped from the deckhead exhaust hood onto the clean landing of the rack type warewashing machine.
Item 33Deck 11 - La Veranda
Water pooled inside the middle deckhead light fixture of the walk-in refrigerator. No food was impacted. This was corrected immediately.
Item 33Deck 11 - La Veranda
The walk-in refrigerator bulkhead was missing a screw cap next to the door. This was corrected immediately.
Item 37Deck 11 - La Veranda
Condensate dripped from the deckhead exhaust hood onto the clean landing of the rack type warewashing machine.
A vomit accident occurred in a crew-only stairwell on 9 May 2026; however, no crew member reported to medical with Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms.
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Record Review
When reviewing the AGE logs in the electronic medical record system, no AGE log was available for 19–26 April 2026, and a log for those dates could not be generated. Staff stated that the actual voyage dates were 19 April–3 May 2026. An AGE log was available for 26 April–3 May 2026. Additionally, a printed epidemiologic curve covering 19 April–3 May 2026 was reviewed and showed no reported cases.
Bars1 finding
Item 24Deck 5 - Coffee Bar
The chlorine sanitizing solution measured 25 ppm in two different containers stored on the countertop. This was corrected immediately.
Buffets1 finding
Item 24Deck 11 - La Veranda - Pastry Serving Line
The chlorine solution in the sanitizing bucket measured 25 ppm. This was corrected immediately.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 36Deck 4 - Starboard Aft Waiter Station
The light intensity for cleaning operations at the waiter station measured less than 220 lux. This was corrected prior to the end of the inspection.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 10Jetted Tub Records
There was no record of cleaning and disinfecting the 33 jetted tubs on 7 March 2026, during a two-week voyage from 28 February - 14 March 2026. The ship was outside of US waters during the voyage.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Aft Evaporator Overboard Discharge Reduce Pressure Zone Assembly
The air gap underneath the backflow prevention assembly was not sufficient. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 28Meat Freezer
Blocks of ice used for carving and made with nonpotable water were stored in direct contact with boxes of paper towels. The boxes and ice were moved.
August 18, 2024
95Passed
19 findings · 5 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):
−3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
−2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
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All 19 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 areas3 findings
Item 10Deck 5 Infinity Pool
The bottom of the infinity pool was soiled with black residue and debris in the far left corner.
Item 10Recreational Water Facilities
Water samples from the main pool and the starboard whirlpool were collected less than 18 inches from the surface of the water.
Item 44Recreational Water Facilities
Water samples from the main pool and the starboard whirlpool were not collected following the directions specified in the Vessel Sanitation Program's 2018 Operations Manual. For example, samples were collected less than 18 inches from the surface of the water. Additionally, while collecting several of the samples, the crew member failed to fill the testing vial with pool water to the required level, which could lead to inaccurate results.
Galleys (kitchens)7 findings
Item 13Cooling Logs
The final time and temperature entries for the containers of sliced tomatoes, cut tomatoes, and sliced cabbage were not recorded in the 4 hour log for August 17th. The 'checked by' box for the three food products was initialed even though no values were provided. The inspector emphasized the importance of proper cooling and record keeping.
Item 16Room Service Refrigerator 176
The ambient temperature inside the refrigerator was measured at 59°F by the inspector's thermometer. A packet of butter was measured at 45°F by the inspector's thermometer and at 47°F by a crew member's thermometer. Several containers of yogurt were measure at 43-47°F by both the inspector's and the crew member's thermometers. Milk was measured at 46°F and 48°F by the inspector's and crew member's thermometers, respectively. All potentially hazardous foods were discarded.
Item 16Cooling Logs
The final time and temperature entries for the containers of sliced tomatoes, cut tomatoes, and sliced cabbage were not recorded in the 4 hour log for August 17th. The 'checked by' box for the three food products was initialed even though no values were provided. The inspector emphasized the importance of proper cooling and record keeping.
Item 17Cooling Logs
The final time and temperature entries for the containers of sliced tomatoes, cut tomatoes, and sliced cabbage were not recorded in the 4 hour log for August 17th. The 'checked by' box for the three food products was initialed even though no values were provided. The inspector emphasized the importance of proper cooling and record keeping.
Item 20Room Service Refrigerator 176
The ambient temperature inside the refrigerator was measured at 59°F by the inspector's thermometer. A packet of butter was measured at 45°F by the inspector's thermometer and at 47°F by a crew member's thermometer. Several containers of yogurt were measure at 43-47°F by both the inspector's and the crew member's thermometers. Milk was measured at 46°F and 48°F by the inspector's and crew member's thermometers, respectively. All potentially hazardous foods were discarded.
Item 21Pot Wash
The door to the rack type pot wash was pitted at the hinge, creating an area that was difficult to clean.
Item 33Hot Galley
The deck throughout the galley, but especially in the hot galley, was pitted and in need of repair. Staff stated there was a work plan in place for repairing the deck.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log
The aft and forward fire shore connection backflow prevention assembly was last tested in May 2023 during dry dock.
Item 10Cross-Connection Control Log
The fecal/vomit procedure from 23 July 2019 that was printed and within the online management system stated for loose stools, the contact time was 305 minutes instead of 306 minutes at a concentration of 50 ppm.
Dining rooms2 findings
Item 16Prime 7 Menu
The footnote to the consumer advisory was covered by the bottom lip of the menu holder, which did not allow guests to reference it.
Item 19La Veranda Outdoor Starboard Aft Waiter Station
Three pepper shakers were stored on the dirty side of the waiter station. The shakers were removed to be cleaned and sanitized.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 20Ice Machines
The three inspected ice machines had slotted fasteners on the ice thickness sensors.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 41Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan
The Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP) did not include hypochlorous acid (HOCL) pH requirements during acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks. Staff did have a print out of procedures from January 2024 that included pH procedures.
Pest control1 finding
Item 40Rat Guards
Two mooring lines were not fully protected by a rat guard. Both lines had only a half of a rat guard, leaving the bottom of the rope unprotected from pest entry.
The underlying illness column was blank on the AGE surveillance log for one crew member and two passengers during the 12-19 June 2024 voyage.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 28Deck 3- Vegetable Storage
Ten large, clear storage bins were wet nested in the vegetable store. The bins were sent for rewashing and air drying.
June 17, 2023
97Passed
22 findings · 3 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):
−3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
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All 22 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)7 findings
Item 08Deck 4 Room Service
The backflow prevention device for the water fountain was in disrepair with the atmospheric vents blocked.
Item 16Deck 4 Cold
As the inspector entered this area, a crew member was slicing a block of ham using the electric slicer. The inspector asked how long the ham had been out-of-temperature. The crew member did not know when they took the ham out of the refrigerator and no documentation was presented. It was stated the ham would be placed back in temperature once the slicing was completed. The ham registered an internal temperature of 58°F with the inspector's thermapen handheld device with a temperature accuracy of 0.2°F. The ham was discarded immediately.
Item 24Deck 10 Prime 7 - Potwash
The sanitizing rinse for the three-compartment sink registered a halogen concentration below 50 ppm. The adjacent potwash machine was not in service. It was determined by the staff and inspector that the existing sanitizing rinse concentration had been used for multiple pots with no other disinfection resources in this area. The water was drained immediately.
Item 26Deck 5 Meridian Lounge
The water arm for the ice machine had black debris on the far back corner. The machine was closed and immediately cleaned and sanitized. The ice cubes in the holding bin were removed and discarded.
Item 27Deck 4 Toaster Station
Two toaster ovens were heavily soiled with food debris on the underside catch trays and on the heat exhaust vents located under the conveyor rack. This area had been previously cleaned. Cleaning began immediately.
Item 28Deck 11 La Veranda
In the warewash area, five stacks or previously cleaned and air-dried plates were stored with the top plate unprotected. Remediation began immediately.
Item 28Deck 11 La Veranda - Potwash
Multiple previously cleaned and air-dried serving utensils were stored unprotected. Remediating began immediately.
Pantries3 findings
Item 21Deck 11 Pool
The countertop coffee machine had a paper description label that was peeling making the area difficult to clean. This area was open for service at the time of the inspection.
Item 24Deck 11 Pool
The hood-type warewash machine had a sanitizing rinse manifold temperature of 202°F. The inspector used a thermocouple measuring device with a ± 0.2 degree of accuracy. Remediation began immediately.
Item 30Deck 11 Pool Grill
The crew toilet for this pantry did not have a self-closing door. Remediation began immediately.
Buffets6 findings
Item 08Deck 11 Beverage Station - Starboard Side
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was in disrepair and the atmospheric vents were blocked.
Item 08Deck 11 Creamery - Portside
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee maker was in disrepair with the atmospheric vents blocked. Remediation began immediately.
Item 12Deck 11 Pool Extra Grill
A food employee changed gloves between tasks but did not wash their hands prior to donning new gloves.
Item 22Deck 11 Pool Extra Grill
The sanitizing bucket water had an oily residue on the surface. The concentration was in range at the time of the inspection.
Item 28Deck 11 Pool Extra Grill
Five previously cleaned cooking pots were stored on a soiled preparation counter located outside. The pots were removed for cleaning.
Item 33Deck 11 Pool Extra Grill
Water pooled in the technical compartment below the handwashing sink. The source was unknown.
Bars3 findings
Item 21Deck 11 Pool
The sealant was chipped at the juncture of the preparation counter and blender's support legs, which created a difficult to clean surface.
Item 27Deck 11 Pool
The inside area of the vertical track for the back bar security shutter was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 33Deck 11 Pool
The deckhead above the back bar bottle storage shelves had un-seated deckhead lights exposing the plenum and chipped light housings with cracked frames. Remediation began immediately.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 06Potable Water
There was no record of potable water samples collected or analyzed for the presence of E. coli during the month of October 2022. Only two samples were collected and analyzed during the month of August 2022.
Item 08Deck 3 Garbage Room
The trolley wash backflow prevention device was in disrepair with the atmospheric vents blocked.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 5 Infinity Pool
There was no safety sign or depth markers inside or outside of the pool. The pool was open but not in use at the time of the inspection.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Seven Seas Explorer 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.)
Gastrointestinal illness outbreaks
The CDC posts an outbreak when 3% or more of passengers or crew report gastrointestinal symptoms to the ship’s medical staff on a voyage, and may also post other outbreaks of public health significance (CDC outbreak list). Outbreaks posted for Seven Seas Explorer since 2023:
