Enchanted Princess: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's address the elephant in the ballroom: a 93 on the CDC scale isn't just passing, it's practically valedictorian territory when you consider the fleet average hovers around 95 and plenty of ships limp across the line with an 86. The Enchanted Princess earned that number on its January 6, 2026 inspection, and while one inspection is technically a sample size of one (the ship only just entered service scoring territory, so there's no trend to report yet — insufficient data, not a red flag), a 93 out of the gate on a brand-new-ish Royal-class vessel says the galleys and med centers were buttoned up tight from day one. Pair that with a 94.0 food safety score and a "Clean Kitchen" grade, and you've got a ship that seems to actually read its own inspection reports.
Context matters here: this is a 2021-built, 2023-refurbished Fincantieri hull — Princess's newest class, all 145,281 gross tons and 3,668 passengers of it — so there's no decade of wear-and-tear grime to account for, and no outbreak data available to editorialize about one way or the other (we're not going to pretend "no data" means "spotless," because that's not how sanitation reporting works). What we can say is that on the one metric we actually have receipts for, Enchanted Princess is performing like a ship that wants your loyalty program points.
Who it's for: cruisers who want a newer mega-ship experience with Princess's more relaxed, less carnival-esque energy, and anyone who treats CDC scores like a restaurant health grade taped to the door — this one you can walk past without flinching. Who should skip it: outbreak-history obsessives who want a multi-year paper trail before they hand over a deposit, since with only one inspection on record, Enchanted Princess simply hasn't been around long enough to prove it can keep the streak going.
Enchanted Princess at a Glance
Enchanted Princess is a Princess Royal-class ship in the Princess fleet, built in 2021 and refurbished in 2023. It carries 3,668 passengers and measures 145,281 gross tons. Enchanted Princess has 48 sailings on the schedule through July 2027, mostly from Civitavecchia-Rome (25) and Fort Lauderdale (17), most often on 10-night voyages (trips run 7 to 46 nights). The next departure is September 25, 2026 from Piraeus-Athens.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 93 out of 100 on January 6, 2026. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.
Princess Royal-Class Sister Ships
Enchanted Princess has 3 sister ships in the Princess Royal class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Princess | Princess | 99 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Regal Princess | Princess | 98 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Discovery Princess | Princess | 96 | May 26, 2026 |
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Enchanted Princess.
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: Fair Passage
This score reflects how Princess treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Princess 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 nights, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome | Sep 25 | 11N |
| 14 nights, round-trip from Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy | Oct 6 | 14N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy | Oct 6 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy | Oct 13 | 7N |
| 21 nights, round-trip from Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy | Oct 20 | 21N |
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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.