The Center For Disease Control (see link below) performs unannounced inspections, which are conducted twice a year and required for any cruise ship with an international itinerary calling at a U.S. port. Vessels are evaluated proper food handling, preparation and storage procedures, and overall galley cleanliness. Ships’ potable water supplies used in spas and pools are evaluated, as well.
So you can assume if a cruise lines ship passes the CDC food handling and preparation inspection (the dirtiest and most used part of the ship) with high marks. The rest of the ship is also in (ship) shape, and has up to date navigation, and fire protection systems... http://www.shipdetective.com/ships/cdc/cdc_ratings.htm
So you can assume if a cruise lines ship passes the CDC food handling and preparation inspection (the dirtiest and most used part of the ship) with high marks. The rest of the ship is also in (ship) shape, and has up to date navigation, and fire protection systems... http://www.shipdetective.com/ships/cdc/cdc_ratings.htm