Celebrity Silhouette: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Look, a perfect 100 on the CDC inspection is the kind of score that makes other ships question their life choices. Celebrity Silhouette sailed through its August 2025 inspection without a single deduction — not a questionable cutting board, not a lukewarm soup, not a rogue fruit fly daring to test fate near the buffet. That is a flawless galley, and Celebrity has apparently decided that "Spotless" isn't just a marketing word but an actual operational philosophy aboard this ship. For context, the fleet average hovers around 95, which means Silhouette isn't just passing — it's lapping the competition.
Celebrity tends to attract the "premium but approachable" crowd — travelers who want real wine glasses and actual tablecloths but don't need a butler following them around. Silhouette fits that bill perfectly, and the food safety record suggests the kitchen is being run like someone genuinely cares, not like they're sprinting to clean up right before inspectors arrive. A 100 is rare enough that it's worth celebrating, even if the ship itself would probably do it in a very tasteful, understated way with artisanal cheese and a curated playlist.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to eat their weight in premium cruise food without quietly wondering if today's the day the shrimp cocktail wins. Food-focused travelers, germaphobes who still want to vacation, and frankly anyone who appreciates that a ship can be both fun and clean — a bar that, somehow, not everyone clears. Who should skip it: Travelers looking for the massive, chaotic mega-ship energy of a Royal Caribbean behemoth or a Carnival party cruise — Silhouette is polished and premium, and if your idea of a good time involves a waterslide that goes through a loop over the ocean, you may want to keep scrolling.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Celebrity Silhouette.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
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.
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 Celebrity treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Celebrity fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 4.0Based on 394 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Celebrity Silhouette 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to New York | May 2 | 8N |
| 7 days, round-trip Bermuda | May 10 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Bermuda | May 17 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Bermuda | May 24 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Bermuda | May 31 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Celebrity Silhouette is 100/100 as of February 7, 2026.
No, the Celebrity Silhouette has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Celebrity Silhouette has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Celebrity Silhouette 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 Celebrity Silhouette 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 Celebrity Silhouette was last inspected by the CDC on February 7, 2026.