Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Seven Seas Mariner.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Regent Seven Seas CruisesInspected February 5, 2026
93out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Seven Seas Mariner scored 93 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on February 5, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−2 vs previous inspection (95, Jul 10, 2025)
93.2average of the last 5 inspections
83lowest score (August 2001)
34inspections since 2001
1failed inspection
Inspection history of Seven Seas Mariner
Every CDC inspection score on record for Seven Seas Mariner: 34 inspections from April 26, 2001 to February 5, 2026, 6 perfect scores of 100 and 1 failed inspection.
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).
February 5, 2026
93Passed
27 findings · 7 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 7 = 93):
−4 ptsItem 01: Disease reporting
−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
All 27 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.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 33Condition of Decks and Bulkheads
Decks and bulkheads were maintained in disrepair in the following food service locations: -Deck 11 – Pool Grill Show Galley: The deck tile was rough and difficult-to-clean around the removable barrier next to the large mobile grill. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Galley: The epoxy coated deck was peeling and missing along the juncture with the metal landing for the flat-top grill, with grease collecting inside areas of recess. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Galley: The tile grouting underneath reach-in refrigeration unit # 346 was chipped and missing, with food debris accumulating inside areas of recess. -Deck 6 – Coffee Connection: A large gap surrounded the juncture between the pipe and the bulkhead in the technical space underneath the pastry buffet counter. -Deck 5 – Main Galley Bakery: The tile grouting in front of the walk-in refrigeration unit was recessed. -Deck 5 – Main Galley Potwash Area: The grouting between the deck tiles and the aft metal landing next to the three-compartment sink was missing and in disrepair, creating a difficult-to-clean surface. Liquid accumulated inside areas of recess. -Deck 4 – Crew Galley Potwash Soiled Landing: The deck tile grouting in front of the handwashing station was missing and chipped, with liquid accumulating inside areas of recess.
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pests were present in the following food service locations: -Deck 11 - Pool Grill Show Galley: One small fly flew near the crew handwashing station. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Portside Cold Buffet Line: One fruit fly was on the glass display above cut fruit out for service. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Aft Buffet Line: One fruit fly was on the glass display above containers of yogurt out for service. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Aft Buffet Line: One fruit fly was on the deckhead across from the reach-in time control ice cream freezer. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Forward Buffet Line: One fruit fly was on the metal railing above a bowl of grapes out for service. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Galley: One fruit fly was on the side of the deckhead-mounted sliding door storage cabinet. -Deck 11 – La Veranda Scullery: One fruit fly was on the side of the cleaning materials locker adjacent to the handwashing station. -Deck 6 – Horizon Lounge Aft Display Area: One fruit fly was flying around the bulkhead-mounted storage shelves. -Deck 5 – Main Galley Potwash Area: One fruit fly was on the underside of the clean storage rack. -Deck 5 – Main Galley Potwash Area: One fruit fly was on the underside of the pre-rinse counter. -Deck 5 – Main Galley Starboard Warewashing Area: Two fruit flies flew under the soiled landing counter. -Deck 4 – Crew Mess Beverage Station: One fruit fly flew inside the technical compartment underneath the counter-mounted water dispenser.
Medical center2 findings
Item 01Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) 24-Hour Report
A 24-hour AGE report was not submitted prior to arrival in Hilo, HI on 29 January 2026. A 2% special report was submitted 26 January 2026 at 0518, which was more than 36 hours prior to arrival, and a 3% special report was submitted on 29 January 2026 at 0309, the morning of arrival. No email or justification was provided to CDC explaining why the report was not submitted.
Item 44Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) 24-Hour Report
A 24-hour AGE report was not submitted prior to arrival in Hilo, HI on 29 January 2026. A 2% special report was submitted 26 January 2026 at 0518, which was more than 36 hours prior to arrival, and a 3% special report was submitted on 29 January 2026 at 0309, the morning of arrival. No email or justification was provided to CDC explaining why the report was not submitted.
Galleys (kitchens)16 findings
Item 08Deck 5 - Bakery
Corrosion blocked the intermediate atmospheric vents of the backflow prevention device on the potable water supply line for the ice cream machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 17Deck 11 - Pool Grill
Containers of tuna, chicken, fish, and sausages identified for time control were stored in an undercounter refrigeration unit that was neither physically labeled as a time-control unit nor listed on the posted time-control plan. This unit, located across from the grill, had an internal temperature below 41°F.
Item 19Deck 5 - Bakery
One plastic container of pine nuts was stored inside the dry storage cabinet without identification of the common name of the food. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 5 - Garde Manger
Four, in use metal soup ladles were stored inside a container of water that measured 74°F with a calibrated thermometer. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 20Deck 4 - Potwash Area
Food-contact surfaces of the white cutting board stored on the clean storage rack were heavily scored, creating difficult-to-clean recessed surfaces. Green food residue accumulated inside areas of recess. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 11 - La Veranda
The silicone along the bottom nonfood contact surface of the ice machine's front panel was missing and in disrepair, creating a difficult to clean surface. Corrosion and a slimy residue accumulated inside areas of recess.
Item 22Deck 5 - Portside Warewashing Area
Excess steam escaped the soiled end of the starboard rack-type warewashing machine and condensed on the deckhead above. Liquid dripped onto the deck below. The ventilation duct above was not effectively removing steam from the soiled end of the machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 4 - Potwash Area
Green food residue accumulated inside areas of recess throughout the heavily scored food-contact surface of the white cutting board stored on the clean storage rack. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 11 - La Veranda
Corrosion and a slimy residue accumulated inside areas of recessed silicone located along the bottom nonfood-contact surface of the ice machine.
Item 28Deck 5 - Hot Line
Eleven plastic plate covers were stacked inside the undercounter storage cabinets with visible moisture dripping from their surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 5 - Portside Warewashing Area
Liquid pooled on the deck beneath a steady drip caused by excess steam escaping the soiled end of the starboard rack-type warewashing machine and condensing on the deckhead above. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 5 - Potwash Area
Water pooled on the deck beneath a steady leak from the steam supply line for the hood-type potwash machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 34Deck 5 - Potwash Area
The hood-type potwash machine steam supply line was steadily leaking, with water pooling on the deck below. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 36Deck 5 - Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 05.05.45
The light intensity in the far-right corner of the walk-in refrigerator, to the right of the evaporator condenser unit, measured below 110 lux. Sauces and condiments were stored on a shelf in this area.
Item 36Deck 6 - Chartreuse Restaurant
The light intensity at the active three-compartment sink warewashing area measured less than 220 lux. Crew replaced the deckhead-mounted light fixture.
Item 37Deck 5 - Portside Warewashing Area
Excess steam escaped the soiled end of the starboard rack-type warewashing machine and condensed on the deckhead above. Liquid dripped onto the deck below. The ventilation duct above was not effectively removing steam from the soiled end of the machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Buffets3 findings
Item 17Deck 11 - La Veranda Portside Aft Line
Crew stated that the reach in glass ice cream freezer was a unit on time control; however, this unit was not physically identified as a time control unit, nor identified on the posted time control plan. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 11 - La Veranda Portside Aft Line
A plate of ready-to-eat pears was offered for passenger self-service outside the sneeze-protection shield. Additionally, these pears were not wrapped in plastic. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 11 - La Veranda Forward Hot Buffet Line
The starboard swinging door between the passenger self service area and crew area of the buffet was damaged, with difficult-to-clean chipped and frayed areas of wood.
Drinking water3 findings
Item 05Distant Point Analyzer
The free halogen residual measured by the halogen analyzer was 0.74 mg/L (PPM), which was more than 0.2 mg/L (PPM) higher than the free halogen residual measured by the inspector’s and crew member’s manual test kits at 0.50 mg/L (PPM), 0.48 mg/L (PPM), 0.55 mg/L (PPM), and 0.58 mg/L (PPM).
Item 06Bunkering and Production Logs
Calibration was not recorded on a chart or in a logbook at the start of bunkering and production. Although the values of a manual test were documented, there was no notation identifying that “calibration was performed, checked, or verified.”
Item 06Legionella Sampling
The water heaters and the hot water return lines were not sampled for Legionella within the last six months. (New VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)
Other areas1 finding
Item 32Garbage Cold Room
Multiple bulkhead fasteners were missing, creating difficult-to-clean penetrations.
July 10, 2025
95Passed
38 findings · 5 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):
−2 ptsItem 23: Dishes / utensils equipment pre-flushed, scraped, soaked; Wash and rinse temperature
All 38 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.
Bars10 findings
Item 08Deck 6 - Coffee Connection
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
Item 21Deck 5 - Mariner Lounge
The glass shelving doors for the back bar active bottle storage area were in disrepair with chips and scratches making this area difficult to keep clean.
Item 21Deck 5 - Mariner Lounge
The glass door guide racks were in disrepair and heavily soiled.
Item 27Deck 5 - Mariner Lounge
The glass door guide tracks were in disrepair and heavily soiled.
Item 27Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
Multiple areas of the back bar active bottle storage shelves were soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated dirt.
Item 29Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
The water for the handwashing sink did not reach the minimum temperature of 38°C or (100°F).
Item 33Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
The back bar bottle storage area did not have sufficient coving at the deck to bulkhead juncture creating a difficult to clean food storage area.
Item 33Deck 12 - Pool
The back bar active bottle storage shelves did not have coving at the shelf to bulkhead juncture creating difficult to clean food-splash areas.
Item 33Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
The lower back bar bottle storage shelving was not coved at the shelf to back bulkhead juncture making the entire area difficult to keep clean.
Item 33Deck 5 - Mariner Lounge
The back bar active bottle shelving area to bulkhead juncture did not have coving making this food-splash area difficult to keep clean.
Buffets10 findings
Item 08Deck 12 - La Veranda - Coffee Station
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
Item 21Deck 12 - Pool Grill
The ceramic grill area had storage door slide guides that were dislodged from the countertop making this area difficult to keep clean.
Item 21Deck 12 - Pool Grill
The hot line buffet countertop was in disrepair with cracks and pitted areas making the countertop difficult to keep clean.
Item 21Deck 12 - La Veranda - Hot Station
One heat lamp bulb was in disrepair with the protective coating peeling off and difficult to clean.
Item 33Deck 12 - Pool Grill
The deck was heavily soiled with a black slimy material in the technical area beneath the utility sink.
Item 33Deck 12 - Pool Grill
The deck was chipped and scored in multiple areas in front of the hot grill.
Item 36Deck 12 - Pool Grill
The light intensity could not reach 110 lux at the passenger buffet entrance handwashing station.
Item 36Deck 12 - Pool Grill
The buffet light intensity was insufficient and could not reach 220 lux.
Item 38Deck 12 - La Veranda
The chopped ice machine had been out of service for some time. Staff stated this machine is not needed for current operations.
Item 39Deck 12 - Pool Grill
One small fly was in this area.
Galleys (kitchens)8 findings
Item 08Deck 5 - Hot Line
Two backflow prevention devices for both combination ovens were in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
Item 20Deck 5 - Hot Line
The countertop heating element housing frames for the hot line bain marie station had slotted screws in the food splash area making these areas difficult to keep clean.
Item 21Deck 5 - Prime 7 Warewashing Area
The black plastic plate transportation cart was soiled, heavily scored, and difficult to keep clean.
Item 22Deck 5 - Prime 7 Warewashing Area
An over-flow of soiled dishes were stored on the soiled drop-off landing and not racked. Crew stated these dishes would not be washed for two hours due to the number of soiled items in the area. Staff and the inspector discussed other warewashing areas that could be used to help with the over-flow.
Item 23Deck 12 - La Veranda - Dishwashing Area
The wash tank water temperature for the hood-type dishwashing machine ranged between 143°F - 145°F during active service. This machine was the only operating dishwashing machine at the time of the inspection.
Item 26Deck 5 - Hot Line
The underside of the shelving above the hot line bain marie station was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris. Cleaning took place immediately.
Item 27Deck 5 - Prime 7 Warewashing Area
The black plastic plate transportation cart was soiled heavily scored and difficult to keep clean.
Item 33Deck 12 - La Veranda
The top of the cleaning locker cabinet was heavily soiled with an oily substance at the locker to bulkhead juncture.
Pantries6 findings
Item 08Deck 12 - Pool
The backflow prevention device for the ice machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
Item 20Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
The ice machine deflector panel had a glue-like material on the outside of the panel making this area sticky, rough, and difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 12 - Pool Grill
Condensation was trapped between the glass panels of the reach-in refrigeration unit due to a defective seal between the inner and outer panes.
Item 26Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
The ice machine ice deflector panel had a glue-like material on the outside food-splash area of the panel making this area sticky, rough, and difficult to clean.
Item 28Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
Five previously cleaned and sanitized water bottles were stored inverted with their lids fastened, trapping condensate inside and preventing air drying. These bottles were located on racks ready to be used for service.
Item 33Deck 12 - Pool Grill
The deck was chipped and scored in multiple areas in this pantry.
Housekeeping3 findings
Item 08Deck 8 - Pantry
The backflow prevention device for the counter top water dispenser was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents in the pantry next to cabin 835.
The isolation cabins for passengers diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis did not have mandatory cleaning protocols. Staff stated it was up to the passenger if they wanted their cabin cleaned.
The isolation cabins for passengers diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis did not have mandatory cleaning protocols. Staff stated it was up to the passenger if they wanted their cabin cleaned.
Other areas1 finding
Item 08Deck 12 - Pool Area
Two deck washing hose attachment nozzles did not have backflow prevention devices.
All 40 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)17 findings
Item 20Deck 11 La Veranda
The ice machine has been out of order since 7 December 2024.
Item 20Deck 11 La Veranda
The crew drinking fountain was out of order. Water would not dispense from the nozzle when the foot pedal was pressed.
Item 21Deck 11 La Veranda Pizza Oven
The right front leg's mounting plate had a round crevice which created a difficult to clean surface.
Item 21Deck 5 Prime 7
The sealant was recessed and missing along the edges of the left, crew-side, flat top grill.
Item 26Deck 5 Warewash Area
The top, white, rectangular plate stored in the clean storage locker was soiled with old food residue on the food-contact surface.
Item 27Deck 11 La Veranda Pizza Oven
The round crevice on the right front leg's mounting plate was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris.
Item 27Deck 5 Prime 7
The left, crew-side, flat top grill was soiled with a greasy residue where the sealant was recessed and missing. The area was not in operation and had been previously cleaned.
Item 27Deck 5 Prime 7 Dishwash
An empty, clean storage rack was excessively soiled with a sticky residue on the vertical supports. Additionally, an in-use clean storage rack was soiled with food residue on the vertical support.
Item 28Deck 5 Warewash
A trolley of cleaned and sanitized plates and the clean landing of the in-use rack-type warewash machine were below a deckhead air supply vent that was dripping condensate.
Item 28Deck 5 Prime 7 Dishwash
Previously cleaned and sanitized kitchenware was stored on a soiled clean storage rack.
Item 30Deck 5 Coffee Station
The handwashing facility was missing a waste receptacle. Staff stated the waste receptacle was in disrepair and in the process of being repaired.
Item 30Deck 5
The handwashing facility near the tilting kettles was missing a waste receptacle. Staff stated the waste receptacle was in disrepair and in the process of being repaired.
Item 30Deck 5 Prime 7 Dishwash
The handwashing facility did not have a supply of hand-cleansing soap. The area was not in operation.
Item 33Deck 5 Prime 7
Peeling sealant was hanging from the deckhead throughout the area.
Item 33Deck 5 Warewash
Condensate collected on the deckhead air supply vent above a storage trolley of cleaned and sanitized plates and the clean landing of the in-use rack-type warewash machine. Condensate dripped onto the deck.
Item 33Deck 11 La Veranda
The bulkhead wallpaper was peeling away along the bottom edge in the food transportation corridor outside the galley.
Item 37Deck 5 Warewash
Condensate collected on the deckhead air supply vent above a storage trolley of cleaned and sanitized plates and the clean landing of the in-use rack-type warewash machine.
Buffets9 findings
Item 16Deck 6 Coffee Connection
A tray of four yogurt parfaits, two oatmeal parfaits, and eight sealed containers of yogurt out for passenger consumption did have a time control label. The area is in operation from 0530 until 1800.
Item 19Deck 11 La Veranda
A container of yellow liquid and a container of dark brown liquid that were removed from their original containers and out for passenger use were not labeled with the common name of the food.
Item 20Deck 11 La Veranda
Undercounter refrigerator #5 had been out of order since the morning of the inspection.
Item 26Deck 11 La Veranda Omelet Station
A plate stored next to the omelet cooking station was soiled with a piece of cooked onion on the food contact surface.
Item 27Deck 11 La Veranda
Water pooled in the technical space below the pasta cooker.
Item 27Deck 11 Pool Grill
Condensate collected around the four doors of time control refrigerator #169. Condensate dripped onto the deck when one of the doors was opened.
Item 28Deck 11 La Veranda Omelet Station
Two stacks of previously cleaned and sanitized plates were stored next to the omelet cooking station. The third plate down in one stack was soiled with a piece of cooked onion on the food contact surface.
Item 33Deck 11 La Veranda
Water pooled on the deck below the pasta cooker.
Item 39Deck 11 La Veranda
One small fly was near the omelet station.
Food preparation rooms3 findings
Item 16Deck 4
Approximately three pounds of veal, stored in a plastic container in the thawing room, measured between 45°F to 47°F with the crew and inspector's tip-sensitive thermometers. The veal was prepared on 16 December 2024. Staff discarded the veal.
Item 17Deck 4
Approximately three pounds of veal, stored in a plastic container in the thawing room, measured between 45°F to 47°F with the crew and inspector's tip-sensitive thermometers. The veal was prepared on 16 December 2024. Staff discarded the veal.
Item 33Deck 4
Water dripped from between the deckhead panels near the entrance of the poultry thawing room.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Decks
The painted decks, deck tiles, and deck tile grout were in disrepair throughout the food areas. This included La Veranda galley, La Veranda buffet, Stars Lounge pantry, and Main galley.
Dining rooms2 findings
Item 16Deck 6 Chartreuse
The menu's cover completely covered the consumer advisory at the bottom of the page.
Item 21Deck 11 La Veranda Starboard Waiter Station
The undercounter cabinet door handle was in disrepair on the dirty side of the waiter station. The bottom half of the handle was not secured to the door.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Deck 4 Incinerator Room
The atmospheric vents of the backflow prevention device attached to the deck cleaning water hose were blocked. Corrections began immediately.
Item 44Fire Shore Connection Testing
The cross connection-control log stated the backflow prevention assemblies for both international shore connections were tested while at sea and not at a dry dock. However, when the inspector discussed the process of energizing the system to test this assembly with the safety officer and potable water engineers, the knowledge as to how to test these devices was questioned and the equipment/couplings to conduct this test could not be found for 45 minutes. Staff stated that a set of protocols and training would be written and conducted.
Bars1 finding
Item 36Deck 12 Observation Lounge
The light intensity measured 15 lux at the handwashing sink. The light above the handwashing sink was in disrepair and replaced before the end of the inspection.
Pest control1 finding
Item 40Passive Monitoring Log
Passive monitoring results for the glue trap insect control devices were not entered into the log for November or December. Staff stated results are typically entered during their three monthly inspections and the device is changed once 50% or more of the trap is populated.
Medical center1 finding
Item 02Food and Beverage Questionnaire
On 12 February and 22 January 2024, the food and beverage questionnaire stated that on the day of acute gastroenteritis symptom onset, the two crew members were in the crew mess for lunch and dinner; however, their isolation times began prior to these meals. Staff stated it was an error.
Other areas1 finding
Item 32Deck 4 Incinerator Room
The deckhead in the cold storage room had a hole creating a potential ingress for pest migration.
Pantries1 finding
Item 39Deck 6 Horizons
One small fly was in the area.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 11 Main Pool
The flotation device could not be used as designed. The line attached to the flotation device could not be extended if the device was used.
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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 Mariner since 2023:
