Adventure of the Seas: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Adventure of the Seas has been sailing since 2001, which in cruise ship years makes her practically a great-aunt at the family reunion—except this great-aunt got a full face-lift in 2016 and still shows up looking respectable. As one of Royal Caribbean's Voyager Class ships, she's not the newest or flashiest thing in the fleet (138,279 tons and 3,114 passengers is mid-size by today's mega-ship standards), but she's got 15 decks of history and a current rotation out of Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale that keeps her busy. The bigger story here, though, is what's happening on her CDC report card.
Adventure has only been inspected twice in the window we're tracking, and the trajectory is the kind of thing that makes an editor raise an eyebrow: a perfect 100 on 2025-06-03, followed by a 95 on the most recent inspection, 2026-06-02. That's still a comfortable pass—anything 86 or above clears the bar—but it's a five-point slide in one visit, and it lands her below the fleet's latest-score average of 96.7 (median 98) across the 162 ships we track. Her all-time and five-year averages both sit at 97.5, so this isn't a ship with a history of problems, it's a ship whose most recent snapshot happens to be its weakest one on record. We don't have outbreak data available for Adventure right now, so we're not going to pretend we know that side of the story—just flagging that the CDC piece alone shows a downward wobble worth watching on the next inspection.
Who it's for: travelers who want a classic, mid-size Royal Caribbean experience without fighting crowds on a 6,000-passenger behemoth, and who aren't going to panic over a single dip from a flawless 100 to a still-passing 95. Who should skip it: the inspection-score purists who want to see an unbroken streak of perfection before they'll set foot on a lido deck—with only two inspections on file and a declining trend, Adventure hasn't earned an unqualified gold star just yet, even if she's nowhere close to a failing grade.
Adventure of the Seas at a Glance
Adventure of the Seas is a Voyager-class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, built in 2001 and refurbished in 2016. It carries 3,114 passengers and measures 138,279 gross tons. Adventure of the Seas has 50 sailings on the schedule through July 2027, mostly from Port Canaveral (25) and Fort Lauderdale (25), most often on 6-night voyages (trips run 4 to 9 nights). The next departure is September 18, 2026 from Port Canaveral.
We have 2 CDC inspections on record for Adventure of the Seas. The most recent results ran 100 (Jun 2025), 95 (Jun 2026), down 5 points across that span.
Voyager-Class Sister Ships
Adventure of the Seas has 3 sister ships in the Voyager class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mariner of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Navigator of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 96 | Jul 10, 2026 |
Score History
Inspection History
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No violations found. Clean inspection.
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Adventure of the Seas.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
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
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.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
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
★★★★☆ 4.0Based on 3,339 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Adventure 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
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Sep 18 | 8N |
| 6 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Sep 26 | 6N |
| 8 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Oct 2 | 8N |
| 6 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Oct 10 | 6N |
| 8 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Oct 16 | 8N |
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- You want a ship with a passing CDC score (95/100)
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- Scores have been trending downward recently
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Adventure of the Seas is 95/100 as of June 2, 2026.
No, the Adventure of the Seas has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Adventure of the Seas has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Adventure of the Seas has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Adventure of the Seas was last inspected by the CDC on June 2, 2026.