Norwegian Dawn: Sanitation Record & Health Report
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Norwegian Dawn.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Spotless Galley
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 3 inspections 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: Fair Passage
This score reflects how Norwegian treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Norwegian fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.5Based on 2,027 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Norwegian Dawn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean from Tampa | Mar 15 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean from Tampa | Mar 22 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean from Tampa | Mar 29 | 7N |
| 13 days, one-way from Tampa to Lisbon | Apr 5 | 13N |
| 14 days, one-way from Tampa to Lisbon | Apr 5 | 14N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Norwegian Dawn is 96/100 as of November 23, 2025.
No, the Norwegian Dawn has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Norwegian Dawn has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Norwegian Dawn has a latest CDC sanitation score of 96/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Norwegian Dawn 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 Norwegian Dawn was last inspected by the CDC on November 23, 2025.