Dirtiest and Cleanest Cruise Ships

Editorial Summary

The creator explains how travelers can use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vessel Sanitation Program to evaluate the cleanliness of cruise ships. He describes the VSP as a program that conducts unannounced inspections to prevent the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses, assigning ships a score from zero to 100. A passing score is 86 or higher. The video identifies specific ships that have scored 85 or below, including vessels from Carnival, Norwegian, and Silver Sea. Conversely, he lists several ships that achieved a perfect score of 100 over the last twelve months, noting that Disney Cruise Line had three ships on that list. The creator demonstrates how to use the CDC website search tool to look up specific vessels, such as the Celebrity Equinox, to view their most recent sanitation scores and detailed violation reports. He concludes by emphasizing that public health is a vital consideration for cruisers and suggests watching a related video on norovirus prevention.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.