Enchanted Princess: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's get one thing straight: a 96 on the CDC inspection is not a participation trophy — it's a genuinely good score. The Enchanted Princess cleared her September 2025 inspection with a 96, sitting just above the fleet average of 95, which means she's doing the bare minimum to be exceptional and somehow pulling it off. For a Royal-class Princess ship that hauls several thousand guests at a time, keeping the health inspectors nodding approvingly is no small feat. Give credit where it's due.
The kitchen situation is where she really earns her keep. A 94.0 food safety score and a Clean Kitchen grade means the galley is, against all odds, not a crime scene. That designation covers everything from temperature logs to the way someone's handling the shrimp cocktail at the midnight buffet, and Enchanted Princess passed the whole checklist. That said, 94 is not 100, and if you're the type to inspect the buffet sneeze guard like a homicide detective, you will still find reasons to spiral. Most humans, however, will eat the crab cakes and be fine.
Who it's for: Cruisers who want a newer, well-maintained Princess ship with a clean bill of health and no recent drama clouding the horizon. Couples, multi-gen families, and anyone who considers "no outbreaks" a baseline requirement rather than a bonus. Who should skip it: Anyone who needs their ship to have legendary status or rock-bottom prices — Enchanted Princess is solidly competent and that competence comes at a premium. If you're looking for chaos or a bargain, she will disappoint you on both counts.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Enchanted Princess.
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.
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: Fair Passage
This score reflects how treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.4Based on 1,439 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Enchanted Princess 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days, round-trip Mediterranean with Italy Croatia | May 2 | 10N |
| 7 days, round-trip Mediterranean Aegean | May 12 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adriatic | May 19 | 7N |
| 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean, Aegean Adriatic | May 19 | 14N |
| 7 days, round-trip Mediterranean Aegean | May 26 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Enchanted Princess is 93/100 as of January 6, 2026.
No, the Enchanted Princess has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Enchanted Princess has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Enchanted Princess 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 Enchanted Princess 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 Enchanted Princess was last inspected by the CDC on January 6, 2026.