Carnival Jubilee: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Everything good about the Celebration applies to Jubilee, with a 97 CDC score and the same Excel-class platform. Based in Galveston, this is the best cruise ship homeported in Texas by a wide margin. The Texan-themed bars and dining options actually work without being too kitschy.
LNG-powered like its sister, Jubilee represents Carnival's environmental progress — though the line still has work to do industry-wide.
**Who it's for:** Texas-based cruisers (Galveston homeport). Carnival fans in the Gulf region. Anyone wanting a modern Carnival experience.
**Who should skip it:** Same as Celebration — if you want luxury, look elsewhere.
Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Carnival Jubilee.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
How Does This Compare?
USCG Deficiency Records
No USCG deficiencies on record.
Marine Casualties & Investigations
No marine casualties or investigations on record.
Crime Rate Context
Carnival Crime Rate
Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Carnival has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.
Environmental Rating: B-
Making Effort
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Crew Treatment: Fair Passage
This score reflects how Carnival treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Carnival fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.9Based on 718 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Carnival Jubilee is registered under a Paris MOU Grey List flag state — average performance on port state inspections. Flag State Score: 50/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mar 14 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mar 21 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mar 28 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Apr 4 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Apr 11 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Carnival Jubilee is 97/100 as of October 25, 2025.
No, the Carnival Jubilee has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Carnival Jubilee has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Carnival Jubilee has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Carnival Jubilee was last inspected by the CDC on October 25, 2025.