Seven Seas Mariner: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's be honest: when you're dropping five figures on a cruise, you expect the galley to be cleaner than your own kitchen, your therapist's office, and probably the operating room where you'll eventually need that hip replacement from all the shuffleboard. The Seven Seas Mariner does not disappoint. A perfect 100 food safety score — a literal Spotless Galley designation — means the people handling your lobster bisque are operating at a level of hygiene that would make a Swiss surgeon feel judged. And with a CDC inspection score of 95 as of July 2025, this ship is sitting right at fleet average, which sounds underwhelming until you remember that "fleet average" on a Regent vessel is already the upper crust of the upper crust.
For a ship in Regent Seven Seas' all-inclusive luxury lineup, the Mariner is doing exactly what it's supposed to: quietly, competently, and expensively not poisoning anyone. There are no outbreak skeletons rattling around in this ship's closet, no dramatic CDC failures to sensationalize, no norovirus horror stories circulating on Reddit. It's the cruise ship equivalent of that one friend who shows up to every party exactly on time, brings a thoughtful hostess gift, and leaves before it gets weird. Boring? Maybe. Reassuring? Absolutely.
Who it's for: Travelers who want the full luxury experience without the nagging voice in the back of their head asking what exactly was in that shrimp cocktail. If you're celebrating a milestone anniversary, a retirement, or just the fact that you can afford Regent fares, the Mariner's spotless health record means the only thing ruining your vacation will be your own personality. Who should skip it: Budget cruisers, chaos enjoyers, and anyone who gets a weird thrill from following outbreak tracker forums. This ship simply will not give you a story.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Seven Seas Mariner.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Environmental Rating: A-
Green Cruiser
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Spotless Galley
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 | 0 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | 0 | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -0 | 50 | ||
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 Regent Seven Seas treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Regent Seven Seas fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.7Based on 112 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Seven Seas Mariner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 days, one-way from Cape Town to Lisbon | May 9 | 24N |
| 35 days, one-way from Cape Town to Miami | May 9 | 35N |
| 11 days, one-way from Lisbon to Miami | Jun 2 | 11N |
| 16 days, one-way from Miami to New York | Jun 13 | 16N |
| 18 days, one-way from New York to Reykjavik | Jun 29 | 18N |
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- You want a ship with a passing CDC score (93/100)
- A clean outbreak record matters to you
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- No CDC inspection data is available yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Seven Seas Mariner is 93/100 as of February 5, 2026.
No, the Seven Seas Mariner has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Seven Seas Mariner has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Seven Seas Mariner 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 Seven Seas Mariner has a food safety score of 100/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Seven Seas Mariner was last inspected by the CDC on February 5, 2026.