Star Pride: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's be honest: a CDC score of 95 is exactly where you want a cruise ship to land, and Star Pride is sitting right at the fleet average like a student who studied just enough to ace the test without breaking a sweat. Its most recent inspection in September 2025 came back clean, and a food safety score of 94 with a "Clean Kitchen" grade means whoever is running that galley actually takes their job seriously — which, considering the number of ships that have failed spectacularly at this exact thing, is not something to take for granted.
Star Pride is a smaller, intimate yacht-style vessel, which means the kitchen-to-passenger ratio is more manageable than on a mega-ship where the buffet alone feeds a small city. That context matters. Keeping a tight ship (literally) clean is still an achievement, but Star Pride earns its score without any asterisks or embarrassing footnotes. No outbreak history rearing its head here. The kind of vessel where you can eat the sushi without mentally drafting your Yelp review from the infirmary.
Who it's for: Travelers who want a well-maintained, boutique experience without gambling on whether the sanitation department showed up this week. If clean water and a functional kitchen are your baseline requirements — as they absolutely should be — Star Pride clears that bar comfortably. Who should skip it: Anyone chasing drama or looking to collect a cautionary tale for the family group chat. Star Pride is boringly, reassuringly competent, and some people just aren't ready for that kind of peace of mind.
Star Pride at a Glance
Star Pride is a Star Ship megayacht-class ship in the Windstar fleet, built in 1988 and refurbished in 2021. It carries 343 passengers and measures 12,995 gross tons. Star Pride has 48 sailings on the schedule through August 2027, mostly from San Juan (21) and London-Tilbury (6), most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 3 to 25 nights). The next departure is September 25, 2026 from Montreal.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 95 out of 100 on September 26, 2025. 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 Star Pride.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
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 | 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 | -3 | 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 Windstar treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Windstar fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.4Based on 67 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Star Pride 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 nights, one-way from Montreal to Boston | Sep 25 | 25N |
| 14 nights, round-trip from Montreal, Canada | Sep 25 | 14N |
| 19 nights, one-way from Montreal to San Juan | Oct 9 | 19N |
| 11 nights, one-way from Montreal to Boston | Oct 9 | 11N |
| 8 nights, one-way from Boston to San Juan | Oct 20 | 8N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Star Pride is 95/100 as of September 26, 2025.
No, the Star Pride has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Star Pride has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Star Pride has a latest CDC sanitation score of 95/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Star Pride 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 Star Pride was last inspected by the CDC on September 26, 2025.