Seabourn Sojourn: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Seabourn Sojourn comes to us with exactly one CDC inspection on the books — a 93 logged on January 13, 2026 — so every stat on this page (all-time average, five-year average, high, low) is the same number wearing different hats. That's not a trend, that's a sample size of one, and we're not going to pretend otherwise. A 93 clears the passing bar of 86 with room to spare, which is the good news. The less flattering news sits one line down: our Food Safety score for this ship comes in at 80.0, earning the blunt-force grade of "Needs Scrubbing" — a reminder that a single clean-ish CDC report and a genuinely reassuring food safety picture are not the same document.
Context matters here, because Seabourn isn't out here competing with a floating amusement park for 6,000 people — it's ultra-luxury, small-ship, all-suite, the kind of line where guests expect the galley to be run like a Michelin kitchen because the fare certainly is priced like one. Against that backdrop, a 93 lands below the fleet-wide average latest score of 96.7 and well under the median of 98 across the 162 ships we track. It's not a failing grade, but for a line trading on white-glove exclusivity, "passed, technically" isn't the flex it would be on a mass-market megaship. We also can't tell you anything about this ship's outbreak history one way or the other right now — CDC outbreak data is currently unreachable on our end, so treat that as an open question, not a clean bill of health.
Who it's for: guests who've already bought into the Seabourn promise of quiet luxury and butler service and are willing to treat a single 93 as "fine for now" rather than a verdict. Who should skip it: anyone whose main criterion for a cruise is an immaculate food safety record, since "Needs Scrubbing" is a phrase you don't want rattling around your head while you're eyeing the caviar service. With only one data point on file, the fairest thing we can say is that Seabourn Sojourn hasn't earned either a gold star or a red flag yet — it's earned a "check back after the next inspection."
Seabourn Sojourn at a Glance
Seabourn Sojourn is a ship in the Seabourn fleet. Its most recent CDC inspection scored 93 out of 100 on January 13, 2026. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Seabourn Sojourn.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Needs Scrubbing
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
Food Inspection Breakdown
Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.
| Item | Category | Type | Deducted | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Employee Health & Illness Management | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #12 | Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #13 | Food Safety Management & Knowledge | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | -5 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | -2 | 2 |
| #20 | Food Display & Service | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #24 | Food-Contact Surface Cleaning | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | -3 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -10 | 50 | ||
⚠ 8 points deducted from critical food safety items.
How Is This Calculated?
The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).
Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Seabourn treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Seabourn fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.6Based on 145 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Seabourn Sojourn is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Seabourn Sojourn is 93/100 as of January 13, 2026.
No, the Seabourn Sojourn has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Seabourn Sojourn has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Seabourn Sojourn has a latest CDC sanitation score of 93/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Seabourn Sojourn has a food safety score of 80/100 ("Needs Scrubbing"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Seabourn Sojourn was last inspected by the CDC on January 13, 2026.