Silver Ray: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's talk about Silver Ray, because Silversea's baby EVOLUTION-class ship just walked into its first CDC inspection and walked out with a perfect 100. One inspection, one shining report card, and a Clean Kitchen food safety score of 94.0 to match. For a ship that only launched in 2024, this is basically the culinary equivalent of acing the SATs on the first try — impressive, if a little too soon to call it a trend.
And that's really the catch here: with just one inspection on the books, Score Trend reads "insufficient_data," so nobody — least of all us — gets to spike the football yet. A single 100 tells you the galley was spotless on 2025-12-05. It doesn't tell you whether that's the ship's personality or just a very good day. We also don't have outbreak data to check against right now (CDC's outbreak records are unreachable at time of writing), so consider this a strong opening chapter with several blank pages still to be filled. At 556 passengers and 54,700 tons, Silver Ray is small enough that a determined crew can actually keep an eye on every corner of the ship — which may be exactly why the numbers look this clean.
Who it's for: Ultra-luxury travelers who want an intimate, all-suite ship fresh off the line at Meyer Werft, with a spotless (if brief) inspection history and the kind of passenger-to-crew ratio that makes germs work overtime to find a foothold. If "newest ship in a top-tier fleet with a perfect first inspection" sounds reassuring, Silver Ray delivers.
Who should skip it: Anyone who needs a long track record before they trust a number. One inspection is a data point, not a pattern, and the score trend genuinely can't tell you anything yet — so if you're the type who wants five years of receipts before booking, give Silver Ray a couple more inspection cycles to build out its file.
Silver Ray at a Glance
Silver Ray is a Silversea EVOLUTION-class ship in the Silversea fleet, built in 2024. It carries 556 passengers and measures 54,700 gross tons. Silver Ray has 50 sailings on the schedule through September 2027, mostly from Barcelona (14) and Monte Carlo (9), most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 7 to 25 nights). The next departure is September 17, 2026 from Monte Carlo.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 100 out of 100 on December 5, 2025. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.
Silversea EVOLUTION-Class Sister Ships
Silver Ray has 1 sister ship in the Silversea EVOLUTION class. Here is how its latest CDC score compares.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Nova | Silversea | 97 | May 5, 2026 |
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Silver Ray.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Environmental Rating: B-
Making Effort
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Clean Kitchen
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 | -3 | 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 | -3 | 50 | ||
⚠ 3 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 Silversea treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Silversea fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.5Based on 198 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Silver Ray 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 nights, one-way from Monte Carlo to Barcelona | Sep 17 | 11N |
| 10 nights, one-way from Barcelona to Monte Carlo | Sep 28 | 10N |
| 10 nights, one-way from Monte Carlo to Civitavecchia-Rome | Oct 8 | 10N |
| 11 nights, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Oct 18 | 11N |
| 10 nights, round-trip from Barcelona, Spain | Oct 29 | 10N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Silver Ray is 100/100 as of December 5, 2025.
No, the Silver Ray has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Silver Ray has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Silver Ray has a latest CDC sanitation score of 100/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Silver Ray has a food safety score of 94/100 ("Clean Kitchen"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Silver Ray was last inspected by the CDC on December 5, 2025.