Navigator of the Seas: Sanitation Record & Health Report

🟢 Smooth Sailing
95 Latest Score
95 Avg Score
0 Outbreaks
June 30, 2025 Last Inspection
Cruise Line Royal Caribbean
Year Built 2002 (refurb 2019)
Passengers 3,114
Gross Tonnage 139,999 GT
Length 311.0 m
Beam 39.0 m
Speed 11.9 knots
Draft 9.1 m
Ship Class Voyager Class
Home Ports Los Angeles
Status Active
Crew 1,180
Decks 15
Builder Kvaerner Masa-Yards
IMO Number 9227508
Country of Registry The Bahamas
Last CDC inspection: June 30, 2025 · Data last verified: Mar 14, 2026

Score History

95 All-Time Avg
95 5-Year Avg
95 Highest
95 Lowest
1 Total Inspections
N/A Trend

Inspection History

Outbreak Timeline

No outbreaks on record for the Navigator of the Seas.

Outbreak-free: No outbreaks on record

Total outbreaks on record: 0

98ExcellentSafety Score
Inspection Health35%
100
Incident History25%
100
CDC Sanitation20%
95
Crime Rate10%
85
Major Investigations10%
100

Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026

How Does This Compare?

98 This Ship
98 Royal Caribbean Fleet Avg
97 Industry Average

USCG Deficiency Records

No USCG deficiencies on record.

Marine Casualties & Investigations

No marine casualties or investigations on record.

Crime Rate Context

Royal Caribbean Crime Rate

Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Royal Caribbean has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.

How is the Maritime Safety Score calculated?

C64/100Room to ImproveGreen Score

Environmental Rating: C

Room to Improve

Score Breakdown

EU Emissions (MRV)40%
N/A
Environmental Advocacy (FOE)35%
20
Compliance (PSIX)25%
N/A

Friends of the Earth Report Card

FOverall
CSewage
FAir
FWater
DTransparency

USCG Environmental Compliance

Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.

82/100Crew's ChoiceCrew Treatment

Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice

This score reflects how Royal Caribbean treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet share this line-level rating.

Glassdoor Employee Rating

4.0

Based on 3,339 employee reviews

72% recommend to a friend

Score Breakdown

Glassdoor Reviews (40%)
75
Flag State Quality (20%)
100
Crew Safety Compliance (20%)
N/A
Editorial Assessment (20%)
78

Flag State Quality

Navigator of the Seas is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100

Upcoming Sailings

Next Sailing
4 days, round-trip Catalina Ensenada Cruise
Mar 16, 2026 · 4 nights
1
days away
⚠ 50 schedule changes in the last 30 days
Voyage Departs Duration
4 days, round-trip Catalina Ensenada Cruise Mar 16 4N
7 days, round-trip Cabo, Vallarta Mazatlan Cruise Mar 20 7N
3 days, round-trip Ensenada Cruise Mar 27 3N
4 days, round-trip Catalina Ensenada Cruise Mar 30 4N
3 days, round-trip Ensenada Cruise Apr 3 3N

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How This Ship Compares

-2.1 vs Royal Caribbean Fleet
-1 vs Industry Average
#15 of 23 Fleet Rank
#42 of 163 Industry Rank

Should You Book?

Good For You If...

  • You want a ship with a passing CDC score (95/100)
  • A clean outbreak record matters to you

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latest CDC sanitation score for the Navigator of the Seas is 95/100 as of June 30, 2025.

No, the Navigator of the Seas has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.

No, the Navigator of the Seas has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.

Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Navigator of the Seas has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.

The Navigator of the Seas was last inspected by the CDC on June 30, 2025.