Disney Fantasy: Sanitation Record & Health Report

๐ŸŸข Smooth Sailing
100 Latest Score
99 Avg Score
โ€” Outbreaks
June 24, 2026 Last Inspection
Cruise Line Disney
Year Built 2012 (refurb 2025)
Passengers 4,000
Gross Tonnage 129,690 GT
Length 339.8 m
Beam 37.0 m
Speed 12.7 knots
Ship Class Dream Class
Departs From Port Canaveral
Status Active
Crew 1,458
Decks 14
Builder Meyer Werft
IMO Number 9445590
Country of Registry The Bahamas
Last CDC inspection: June 24, 2026 · Data last verified: Sep 16, 2026

ShipTea Verdict

Let's start with the number that matters: a 100 on the Disney Fantasy's latest CDC inspection, logged June 24, 2026. That's not a "pretty good, considering" score โ€” that's the ceiling, the kind of score that makes rival ships look like they've been microwaving buffet shrimp since Tuesday. The catch, and it's a real one, is that this is the ship's only inspection on record so far, so there isn't a trend to brag about yet โ€” just one very clean snapshot. The lowest score in this admittedly tiny sample is still a 98, which tells you Disney isn't exactly winging it on sanitation even during a slow year.

Context matters here: this is a 2012-built Dream-class ship that just went through a refurbishment in 2025, so you're getting a hull with over a decade of saltwater experience wearing what is functionally a new interior. At 129,690 tons and carrying up to 4,000 passengers with a hefty 1,458-person crew, the Fantasy has plenty of surface area for something to go wrong โ€” and instead, on the one inspection we have, it didn't. We don't have outbreak data to point to either way here (the CDC's outbreak records are currently unreachable), so consider this a scorecard on cleanliness inspections only, not a verdict on norovirus history.

Who it's for: families sailing out of Port Canaveral who want the full Disney theming without gambling on galley hygiene, and anyone who reflexively checks CDC scores before booking and wants a number they can feel good about. Who should skip it: travelers hoping for a long, proven track record to point to โ€” with just one inspection on the books, the Fantasy hasn't had the chance to prove it can repeat this performance yet, even if the early read is about as good as it gets.

Disney Fantasy at a Glance

Disney Fantasy is a Dream-class ship in the Disney fleet, built in 2012 and refurbished in 2025. It carries 4,000 passengers and measures 129,690 gross tons. Disney Fantasy has 49 sailings on the schedule through April 2027, all departing from Port Canaveral, most often on 5-night voyages (trips run 3 to 5 nights). The next departure is September 20, 2026 from Port Canaveral.

We have 2 CDC inspections on record for Disney Fantasy. The most recent results ran 98 (Nov 2024), 100 (Jun 2026), up 2 points across that span.

Dream-Class Sister Ships

Disney Fantasy has 4 sister ships in the Dream class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.

ShipLineLatest CDC scoreInspected
Disney Dream Disney 100 May 2, 2026
Carnival Dream Carnival 98 Jul 5, 2026
Carnival Magic Carnival 96 Jun 7, 2026
Carnival Breeze Carnival 86 May 14, 2026

Score History

99 All-Time Avg
99 5-Year Avg
100 Highest
98 Lowest
2 Total Inspections
โ†‘ Improving Trend

Inspection History

Outbreak Timeline

No outbreaks on record for the Disney Fantasy.

Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.

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

Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026

How Does This Compare?

98 This Ship
98 Disney Fleet Avg
98 Industry Average

USCG Deficiency Records

No USCG deficiencies on record.

Marine Casualties & Investigations

No marine casualties or investigations on record.

Crime Rate Context

Disney Crime Rate

Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Disney 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?

A-88/100Green CruiserGreen Score

Environmental Rating: A-

Green Cruiser

Score Breakdown

EU Emissions (MRV)40%
N/A
Environmental Advocacy (FOE)35%
70
Compliance (PSIX)25%
N/A

Friends of the Earth Report Card

B-Overall
CSewage
B+Air
N/AWater
ATransparency

USCG Environmental Compliance

Clean environmental compliance record โ€” no MARPOL deficiencies on file.

82/100Crew's ChoiceCrew Treatment

Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice

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

Glassdoor Employee Rating

3.6

Based on 228 employee reviews

68% recommend to a friend

Score Breakdown

Glassdoor Reviews (40%)
65
Flag State Quality (20%)
100
Crew Safety Compliance (20%)
N/A
Editorial Assessment (20%)
85

Flag State Quality

Disney Fantasy is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state โ€” the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100

Upcoming Sailings

Next Sailing
5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA
Sep 20, 2026 · 5 nights
2
days away
Voyage Departs Duration
5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Sep 20 5N
5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Sep 25 5N
4 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Sep 30 4N
5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Oct 4 5N
5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Oct 9 5N

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How This Ship Compares

-0.5 vs Disney Fleet
+2.3 vs Industry Average
#3 of 6 Fleet Rank
#44 of 162 Industry Rank

Should You Book?

Good For You If...

  • You want a ship with an excellent latest score (100/100)
  • You like ships that are trending upward

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latest CDC sanitation score for the Disney Fantasy is 100/100 as of June 24, 2026.

No, the Disney Fantasy has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.

No, the Disney Fantasy has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.

Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Disney Fantasy has a ShipTea rating of "๐ŸŸข Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.

The Disney Fantasy was last inspected by the CDC on June 24, 2026.