Enchantment of the Seas: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Enchantment of the Seas is proof that a 1997-built ship can still show up and act like it means business. The most recent CDC inspection, from January 26, 2026, came back with a perfect 100 — the kind of score that makes an inspector's clipboard feel unnecessary. Here's the catch worth being upfront about: that's the ship's only inspection on record, so the "all-time average," "5-year average," and "highest/lowest" are all just that one 100 wearing different hats. The score trend is officially insufficient_data, and it should stay that way in your head too — one gold star doesn't establish a pattern, it just means the ship aced the one test it's taken so far.
Where things get a little less triumphant is the Food Safety Score, which lands at 90.0 with a "Clean Kitchen" grade — solidly good, comfortably above the 86 passing line, but not the flex that a 100 is. Read it as "the galley is running tight, just not flawless." As for outbreak history, CDC's outbreak data is currently unreachable for this ship, so nobody gets to wave a "spotless record" flag here — not because there's dirt to hide, but because the paperwork genuinely isn't available right now. Anyone telling you otherwise about this particular ship is guessing, and guessing is not what we do around here.
Who it's for: nostalgia cruisers and Vision-class loyalists who want a smaller, 2,284-passenger ship that doesn't feel like boarding a floating shopping mall, especially post-2021 refurb polish layered over nearly three decades of bones. Who should skip it: anyone who needs a long inspection history to feel truly reassured, or passengers who specifically want the mega-ship bells and whistles of Royal Caribbean's newer Oasis- and Icon-class fleet — Enchantment is charming in a "vintage but freshened up" way, not a "record-breaking waterpark at sea" way. For what it is, a perfect single inspection and a clean-if-not-spotless kitchen score is a solid start; just don't let one great report card write the whole yearbook entry yet.
Enchantment of the Seas at a Glance
Enchantment of the Seas is a Rci Vision-class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, built in 1997 and refurbished in 2021. It carries 2,284 passengers and measures 82,910 gross tons. Enchantment of the Seas has 50 sailings on the schedule through September 2027, all departing from Tampa, most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 5 to 8 nights). The next departure is September 19, 2026 from Tampa.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 100 out of 100 on January 26, 2026. 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 Enchantment of the Seas.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
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 | 0 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | -5 | 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 | -5 | 50 | ||
⚠ 5 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 Royal Caribbean treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 4.0Based on 3,339 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Enchantment of the Seas 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 nights, round-trip from Tampa, USA | Sep 19 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Tampa, USA | Sep 26 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Tampa, USA | Oct 3 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Tampa, USA | Oct 10 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Tampa, USA | Oct 17 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Enchantment of the Seas is 100/100 as of January 26, 2026.
No, the Enchantment of the Seas has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Enchantment of the Seas has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Enchantment of the Seas 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 Enchantment of the Seas has a food safety score of 90/100 ("Clean Kitchen"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Enchantment of the Seas was last inspected by the CDC on January 26, 2026.